Description

Xylem |ˈzīləm|

1) The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots;
2) a leading global water technology company.

We’re a global team unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. Developing new technologies 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 portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. In more than 150 countries, we have strong, long-standing relationships with customers who know us for our powerful combination of leading product brands and applications expertise with a strong focus on developing comprehensive, sustainable solutions. For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com

If you are excited and passionate about helping us solve water, we want to hear from you!

Wachs Water is the external leak detection and valve maintenance/repair division of Pure Technologies, a world leader in the development and application of innovative technologies and solutions. We are an industry-leading company that offers a range of technology-driven services and innovative products for water and wastewater pipeline operators.  In January 2018, Pure Technologies was acquired by Xylem, a leading global water and energy technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges. At Pure Technologies, our people are the key to our success. We take pride in recruiting the best talent available for all areas of our business. 

The Role: Xylem seeks to hire an Equipment Manager to be responsible for preparing, repairing, maintaining and tracking operational assets (tools, trucks, and trailers) needed to support buried infrastructure assessment and maintenance. The Equipment Manager will administrate and manage the Asset Management software related to the maintenance, repair, tracking, and scheduling of operational assets. Maximizing up-time and providing periodic reporting on asset utilization are key deliverables.

 Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Function as the lead administrator and manager of the Fixed Asset Tracking Software, and be able to contribute to system level improvements and formal and informal training for users of the Fixed Asset Tracking Software
• Maintain high levels of up-time on all operational assets
• Interface and collaborate with the different departments to create alignment and ensure the reliability and quality of asset fleet.
• Mentor and train future direct reports to become high level users and administrators of the Fixed Asset Tracking Software
• Supply tool utilization data to key stakeholders to optimize appropriate operational asset inventory levels and to help determine end-of-life cycles
• Ensure Field Operations and Project Management are supplied with all necessary processes, training, and support to efficiently request and report on operational assets
• Establish relationships with vendors at each hub to serve as primary providers of repair and fabrication services.  Identify and advise staff to avoid underperforming vendors.
• Serve as first point of contact for troubleshooting of tools in field, and route requests to other appropriate subject matter experts as needed
• Prepare or coordinate preparation of operational assets as needed by internal customers
• Inspect or coordinate inspection of operational assets returning from jobs for damage; repair or send to appropriate repair location, and track in the asset tracking software
• Complete or coordinate completion of operational asset testing and replenishment for tools as needed, updating the asset tracking software as needed
• Enter or coordinate entering of demand for replenishment parts required to maintain operational asset readiness
• Track operational assets and update asset tracking software to maintain a current snapshot of where all assets are at any time
• Provide outstanding customer service and support to both internal and external clients
• Be familiar with, and abide by, all Pure Technologies corporate philosophy and policies

Minimum Qualifications – Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Strong departmental level tool or fleet management experience
• Minimum of three years experience in same or related field
• Ability to communicate timely, effectively and professionally; both verbal and written
• Mechanical aptitude to conduct minor repairs and function testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to follow technical documentation for assembly, disassembly, testing, and part replacement
• Solid organizational skills; able to prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated, strong problem-solving skills and proven decision-making skills
• Proven ability to influence process creation / implementation with stakeholders
• Influence and work collaboratively with other departments
• Brings continuous improvement to role and company
• A high attention to detail required
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PC skills
• Requires strong mechanical, electronics and troubleshooting skills
• Previous project management or technical delivery experience preferred

Physical Demands:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The position is office and warehouse based
• Travel: minimal, may be required to travel for meetings/training (10% annual)

EOE including disability and veteran