Field Services Specialist

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Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: $72700-$131700

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.  Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan 
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description Summary

The Active Oxygens (AO) Field Service Specialist will report to the Technical Services and Engineering Department and will be responsible for the assembly, fabrication, and installation of chemical handling equipment across the North American AO customer base.  The Field Service Specialist will split time between fabricating equipment in Evonik’s Tonawanda, NY based Fabrication Shop and traveling domestically to Evonik AO’s customer base to perform chemical system installations, commissioning, inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on Evonik-owned equipment.  Average travel requirements are expected to be 50%.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To install AO chemical systems and to supervise outside contractors installing systems for customers as required (travel requirement).

• To perform routine and preventive maintenance on systems as needed and make recommendations accordingly (travel requirement).

• To troubleshoot system problems, and to field design and install equipment for chemical trials in order to ensure that customer systems are operational and safe (travel requirement).

• To assemble and fabricate piping and pumping equipment for customer trials and permanent applications and to refurbish equipment as necessary for the AO Product Lines (hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid (PAA) and persulfates). Work may involve pipe fitting, welding, electrical tie-ins, and general layout skills. Work may also entail use of electrical instrumentation and controllers. 

• Ability to interface with third parties for fabrication, electrical and control work when non-Evonik resources are needed.

• Consult with department engineering personnel as needed on fabrication issues and design approach.

• Maintain shop equipment (i.e. welding machines, hand tools) and trial equipment such that appropriate specifications are met.

• Perform clerical activities such as customer visit reports, time sheets, expense reports, travel planning with reservations, and to document equipment and materials used for projects.

• Assist in the critical review of systems for safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance, and ensure that all fabricated equipment meets customer safety requirements, and Evonik standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 3 – 5 years of relevant fabrication or trade experience (millwright, welding, HVAC, electrician, etc.)

• Experience in the chemical industry preferred

• Experience with instrumentation and electrical (I&E) preferred

• Competent planning and organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Teamwork and strong communication skills

• Safety conscious and risk/hazard sensitive

• Willingness to travel up to 70% during peak periods

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during workload surges, although infrequent

• Basic experience of coordinating work with others.

• Identifies, assesses, and manages risks in fabrication process without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.

• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.

• Provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends with regards to equipment reliability for use in decision making and continuous improvement efforts.

• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.

• Manages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application
 

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