Description

If you are excited and passionate about helping#LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc.is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paidVolunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

THE ROLE:Xylem seeks to hire a Monitoring Specialist based out of its Columbia, MD office to support the AFO Monitoring Group in the on-going remote site maintenance and optimization of their acoustic monitoring sites located all over the world.

SoundPrint™ Acoustic Fiber Optics technology continuously monitors the acoustic activity of various pipelines, bridges, and structures.  In pipelines SoundPrint™ AFO identifies acoustic events associated with the failure of prestressing wires. SoundPrint™ AFO continuously tracks the condition of each pipe in the line and reports the time and location of breaking prestressing wires. Our engineers and physicists maintain the monitoring systems, analyze the data, and provide owners with continuous on-line updates on the condition of their infrastructure.

We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO)forsalaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

• Review system operation of Xylem monitoring sites for various clients
• Remote analysis and troubleshooting of site performance
• Quickly addressing, troubleshooting, and resolving all site concerns
• Performing maintenance on existing systems as required, and testing of new equipment before on-site installation
• Management of site optimization and system parameters, ensuring reliable and accurate data acquisition
• Analysis of data trends to aid in the identification of concerns with our Pipeline Management Group
• Review of pipeline drawings, inspection data and client lay schedules to help develop and evaluate graphical mapping display of acoustic information and pipeline attributes
• Data and signal analysis of acoustic information
• Commissioning of new monitoring equipment
• Support various engineering operation needs in the design and installation of new monitoring sites
• Regular communication of site functionality to project team
• Client contact providing regular reports highlighting system functionality and uptime
• Occasional travel throughout North America may be required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline
• Experience with pipeline mapping and construction lay sheets and drawings preferred
• Computer, networking, and operating system knowledge and troubleshooting experience preferred
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintenance of data acquisition systems an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel VBA, PowerBI or PowerApps experience
• Solid problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presenting
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting and changing priorities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Capability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• Some pipeline construction background or knowledge is a plus

DAY IN THE LIFE:

In this role, the working environment is a normal officeandthe physical demands may include but not limited to: regularly sitting, standing, and walking about the facility.Employee must comply with all local regulations and published Company work rules as well as written instructions.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolioofsmart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.