Field Technician, Assessment Services

Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

The Role:

Xylem seeks to hire a Field Technician, a qualified individual who executes complex projects, maintains equipment, and able to delegate simpler tasks to newer technicians. This is a position that requires someone who is great with technology/mechanics, can problem solve, and is a team player. This position allows for career growth and will develop more extensive knowledge of the current company technologies.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Completes site assessments and operates equipment on both pressurized and depressurized pipelines.
• Provide basic maintenance on tools/equipment across locations and project sites
• Support regional inventory, material handling, and warehouse needs as required.
• May act in the role of Site manager for simple technology projects with supervision
• May coordinate preparation and planning of single technology projects
• Ability to train more junior technicians on the proper handling and use of equipment as per standard operating procedures
• Provides feedback to the safety and technical teams on concerns and makes recommendations for improvement
• Identify opportunities to influence and promote inter-team and project collaboration
• Focused on continuous improvement by consistently looking for ways to improve and promote quality, efficacy, and safety

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with up to 5 years previous field/shop/construction experience
• Post Secondary education a plus; certification in engineering discipline preferred; with 1-2 years of previous work experience in a field/shop/construction environment
• Previous experience within a water services/utility organization a plus
• Proven ability to make decisions that are based on analytics/facts/observations and adhere to standard operating procedures/policies
• Dedicated team player committed to the safe and successful operations for everyone involved
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and/or maps and can translate to the field
• Knowledge of water systems
• Exhibits proficient technical/mechanical aptitude proven through education/work experience
• Availability to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed
• Must have a valid driver’s license; must have a reasonable driver’s record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Be able to work in confined space strongly desired; confined space certified
• Safety and CPR certification a plus

Physical Demands:

• Be able to stand on feet for a prolonged amount of time
• May need to bend, lift, carry, and stretch to perform duties
• Continually required to use hands and fingers and reach with arms
• Frequently required to lift up to 50 lbs

Work Environment:

• Work requires ability to work outdoors in various weather, traffic and environmental conditions.
• Up to 50% travel.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

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