Field Service Representative Mokena IL

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to developing innovative technology solutions to the world’s water challenges.

The Company’s products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor and return water to the environment in public utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings.

With its October 2016 acquisition of Sensus, Xylem added smart metering, network technologies and advanced data analytics for water, gas and electric utilities to its portfolio of solutions.

The combined Company’s nearly 16,000 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions.

Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2016 revenue of $3.8 billion, Xylem does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all that which occurs in nature.

For more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.

THE ROLE : Xylem seeks to hire a Field Service Representative to perform a wide range of electrical (120 to 460 volts) and mechanical duties related to on-site field servicing of our products and also performs normal to complex servicing, troubleshooting & repair of pumps in the shop when not in the field.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Xylem and with people who share in the passion and commitment for facing the world’s most critical water challenges head-on and to solving them.

We offer challenging and rewarding careers for highly motivated individuals and are currently seeking top candidates to become part of our team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Perform a wide range of electrical (120 to 460 volts) and mechanical duties related to on-site field servicing of Flygt products utilizing the Shops-On-Wheels and other available resources.
• Perform normal to complex servicing, troubleshooting and repair of pumps in the shop when not in the field.
• Moderate physical demand and exposure to shop and field elements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Candidates must have a high school diploma, evidence of mechanical aptitude, excellent problem solving skills with working knowledge of electricity.
• Must be self-starter, possess great people skills and have a professional attitude.
• Candidate must have prior field service and pump repair experience and ability to understand electrical schematics.
• Candidates who demonstrate experience in industrial / mechanical repair industry may be considered.
• Individual must have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and must be able to obtain DOT certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Light lifting (20-25 lbs.), office environment
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility
• Regularly required to listen, talk to, and see employees on a daily basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Office : Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.
• Standard weekly job hours : 40 hours

EOE FEMALES / MINORITIES / PROTECTED VETERANS / DISABLED