Job title:  Field Service Technician

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

The Field Service Technician provides on-site installation, inspection, repair, troubleshooting and rebuilding of field-installed equipment located at customer sites. The position involves frequent travel throughout eastern Canada.

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Installing and commissioning equipment used in sawmills and pulp and paper mills;
• Conducting inspection, repairs, and preventive maintenance work on installed equipment;
• Providing customers with technical support and training on the operation and maintenance of products sold by the company;
• Assisting in the acquisition of technical data and other information required to support the company’s business activities;
• Preparing technical and administrative reports such as service reports, time sheets, and repair and inspection records;
• Maintaining safe work practices and adhering to company, customer, and governmental safety policies and regulations;
• Travelling to customer premises throughout all eastern Canada;
• Working irregular hours, including weekends.

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting skills;
• Three years or more of experience working in an industrial environment assembling, repairing, and/or troubleshooting industrial machinery;
• Good verbal and written communication skills, both French and English;
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products;
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and engineering specifications;
• Possession of a valid driver's license;
• Ability to travel by air and work in all regions of Canada;
• Capable to work autonomously with minimum supervision;
• Able to prioritize and organize work to meet objectives and deadlines;
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Other valued, but non-essential skills, abilities, and experience include:

• A vocational degree in industrial mechanics or electro-mechanics;
• Experience with measurement and diagnostic tools used for troubleshooting industrial machinery;
• Knowledge of the sawmill and/or pulp mill industries, preferably with primary wood processing equipment;
• Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of wood chip producing devices such as disc chippers and chipper canters;
• Understanding of ring debarkers and their operation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.