AddressWhat do we do?
Our vision is to enable our customers’ vital processes, which advance a more sustainable world. We supply turnkey solutions, fans, compressors, turbines, blowers, heat exchangers and silencers, as well as a comprehensive range of services including specialised engineering for air and gas handling, project management, equipment servicing and site management.
Howden Australia received an excellence award as an Employer of Choice for 2020 and 2021! Join our winning team today!
The Big Picture:
Howden Australia has a need for a Field Service Engineer to promote our Howden product range and proactively collaborate with the local Howden team to develop opportunities and contribute toward business growth in WA. This position will serve as the technical point of contact for all customers in WA from sales technical support to site execution.
The main focus of this role is to ensure new & aftermarket Howden products in the field are installed, maintained & operated to Howden & client requirements in a safe & reliable way.
We will offer an attractive remuneration package, annual bonus, flexible working arrangements, reimbursement towards your health & fitness regime and a supportive culture.
What needs to be done?
Your responsibilities will include:
- Visiting sites to undertake balancing &/or laser alignment, identify the cause of the problem & rectify this on site (if possible), or advise of further action to be taken to ensure our customers production losses are minimised.
- Undertake servicing in terms of customer planned maintenance contracts and breakdowns, check equipment, carry out required maintenance & produce a report of work completed in order to comply with the Service Level Agreement.
- Commissioning of new installations including:
- Supervision of new installed products, including fans, air heaters & compressors.
- Checking the installation and alignment of equipment, including starting machinery, checking vibrations & temperatures & running the fan for a test period.
- Completing the Commissioning Report including check sheets & a Completion Certificate for contract closures.
- Ensuring the machine is ready for full production service.
- Manage contract staff, liaise with client representatives, budget management & maintain schedules including progress reports, OHSE, quality control, equipment & accommodation management to ensure acceptable results are achieved for both Howden & our clients.
- Carry out detailed machinery analysis, interpret results & liaise with the Howden Engineering Department on how to most efficiently resolve our customers’ problems.
Provide Aftermarket sales support including survey & reporting & conducting site visits with our Design Engineers
What do you need to bring?
You are a qualified Mechanical Tradesperson with a minimum of 6 years post qualification experience of working with rotating assemblies in an industrial/mining/power station environment.
You are competent in balancing small & large rotating assemblies using balancing analysers & in shaft alignment on rotating machinery & air heater overhaul and inspections. You can confidently find solutions to complex machinery problems. You have demonstrable experience with site project management.
With your excellent verbal & written communication skills, you are comfortable & confident in dealing with customers, often in difficult situations, when they are concerned about production downtime. You possess a proactive, attitude & you are solutions oriented in all situations.
The following would be highly regarded:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in the overhaul of compressors eg reciprocating, centrifugal, rotary screw
- Formal training in vibration analysis CAT2
- Sound knowledge in rotating machinery & heat exchange equipment
- Formal training in OHSE practices
- Formal training and/or experience in on-site project management
- Demonstrates sound judgement and decision making
To express your interest in this position, please send your CV and cover letter by Friday 23rd December 2022.
The advantages of working at Howden:
Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.
We offer global and local opportunities– 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions.
At Howden we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.
Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.
