SUMMARY:  The Installation Technician manages and coordinates the specific installation aspects of equipment ordered on a project.  Review relevant projects and determines the most efficient means of assisting the customer with coordinating the unique components of a purchased system while meeting the performance objectives required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaison with Project Managers, Project Engineers and Application Engineers
• To promote Heat and Control and deliver the best service to the customer on site at all times
• Utilize Vibratory, Horizontal Motion Conveyor and industrial product handling systems learnings critical to growth Internationally
• Provide support to sales team, including customer site visits for troubleshooting, help find solid solutions
• Be the conduit through which all Heat and Control related communications with the project are channeled.
• Laisse with customer, vendor and contractor in a pleasant and professional manner
• Integrate plant production requirements with project installation
• Prepare daily progress reports while attending and organizing daily meetings
• Audit and supervise all lifting and setting of Heat and Control equipment
• Make “real time” decisions needed to expedite installation
• Maximizing vendors, contractors and Heat and Control commissioning resources on site
• Prepare the installation up to I/O checking phase for hand-over to Commissioning
• Check out all equipment with an emphasis on details
• Maintaining site protocols and health and safety as well as work procedures.
• Supervise integrated service routings.
• Establish consistency in build and installation standards minimizing warranty issues if possible
• Provide “punch list” action reports.
• Assist with in house testing, trials and R&D efforts as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational Requirements:

• Associate of Applied Science degree in engineering-related field (i.e. – Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, Architectural Design, etc.) a plus.

Required Skills Include:

• USDA custom lathe; USDA food grade approval welding; developing, testing and evaluating new equipment designs.
• On-Machine Seasoning (OMS) Certificate and Fork Trucking Certificate required.
• 5-7 Years of on the job experience

Personal and Professional Characteristics required for this position:

• Personally schedule, organize, multi-task and prioritize the tasks given to him/her
• Ability to learn technical requirements and characteristics of the H&C Product Handling equipment.
• Demonstrate reliable and self-directed work habits. Meet the deadlines required for the tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate proper judgment and decision-making skills, both technically and professionally.