Field Service Support

Field Service Support

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY

Lindsay Corporation is a global company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world’s leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation’s infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world.

ROLE PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILTIES

Field Service Support

Functions: The Field Service Support is the primary point of contact for operational deployment and monitoring of all Permanent and Leased Road Zipper projects, as well as Road Safety Products and Road Marking Tape. This role will be based in Italy and will cover the EMEA region. Responsibilities include providing on-site training for customers, distributors, and contractors covering mobilization, installation, setup, maintenance, operation, and (when required) de-mobilization of Barrier Transfer Machines, barrier wall components, road safety products, and road marking tape. Additionally, this position will assist with troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repair of equipment or system malfunctions to support our customers either remotely or on-site when necessary. Travel will be required (including international based upon need) to facilitate the various project phases listed above and periodic visits to conduct and document routine maintenance inspections of machines and projects. 

Responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Foster positive, productive relationships with associated Regional Business Development Manager and all assigned Road Zipper customers via routine written, verbal, and/or in-person interactions
• Be the system technical expert – Responsible for assisting customers with troubleshooting, establishing a corrective action plan, and sourcing repair parts as needed if issues arise
• Coordinate with the LTS Project Manager and Field Support Manager to ensure all contractual obligations are satisfied in a timely manner
• Act as field liaison to communicate machine issues with personnel at the manufacturing facility in Rio Vista, California when equipment is returning for refurbishment
• Document customer communications, unscheduled maintenance events, and/or incidents via platforms such as MS Office, SalesForce, and Smartsheet tools
• Communicate in a clear, precise, and timely manner with internal and external customers
• Perform on-site or remote training sessions with the customer’s operator teams as necessary
• Perform hands-on periodic maintenance tasks on lease machines when appropriate
• Promote safety in everyday actions and drive operational excellence while leading and/or participating in continuous improvement project
• Exhibit Lindsay’s core behaviors (One Lindsay, Building Trust, Customer-First Innovation, and Unlocking Creativity) both internally and externally at all times
• Maintain all barrier storage yards located within the assigned region

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a minimum of five years of heavy equipment maintenance experience; 10 years preferred.
• Experience in highway infrastructure and Road Zipper systems/operations is a plus.
• Experience working with customers as primary point of contact.
• Experience leading customer projects or leading training.
• Experience with electro-mechanical and hydraulic systems a plus.
• Experience with platforms such as MS Office, SalesForce, and Smartsheet a plus.
• Road safety or construction experience is desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Language skills: Italian, English, and German.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive heavy lifting up to 25kg.
• Long periods of standing, stooping, bending, and climbing.
• Varying shift schedules while on the road in support of customer operations possible.
• Exposure to different elements including heat, cold, wet, and dry conditions, excessive noise, and various types of chemicals used in a shop.
• 50% to 70% travel.

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