Hydro Field Service Technician

Steeped in a tradition of hydropower, American Hydro is a leading supplier and installer of large equipment for the hydro electric industry, specializing in design, engineering, precision CNC manufacture, upgrades and servicing of high-performance, hydro-turbines and large pumps.

We are currently looking for a Field Service Technician to add to our team located at our York, PA facility. We are a tight-knit group that takes a great deal of pride in what we produce. If you are detail-oriented, hardworking, and looking for a place to call home, we invite you to apply for this opening.

The Field Service Technician will act as an interface between the customer, American Hydro, and subcontractors. The FST will be responsible for managing site operations, including disassembly, re-assembly, machining, and welding operations. Authorized in resolution of personnel issues at site to include disposition of all craft labor contracted for the project. The FST will report to the FSR onsite or manage projects of their own.

Essential Functions Performed by the Position 

• Site leadership role responsible for hydro turbine and generator disassembly, field machining reassembly, alignment, and commissioning of the units
• Responsible for managing assigned projects within budgeted cost and schedule requirements
• Liaison between customers and the American Hydro Project Manager and Project Engineer
• Supervises assigned Field Service Technicians and Foreman and associated craft labor at a multi-shift union or non-union hydro project.
• Manages major subcontractors at site: Labor, Machining, Coatings, etc.
• Maintains and submits project documentation per the contract requirements.
• Coordinates Field Service shipping, activities, and schedules to meet Field Service and shop requirements.
• Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements as it relates to these tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong technical skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to communicate with others.
• Strong planning skills is a must
• Detail oriented
• Ability to problem solve. 
• Knowledge in analyzing data and documentation
• Flexibility, active listening, conflict management, time management, delegation
• Critical thinking, people leadership
• Hands on position when needed and will be utilized as a millwright as workload dictate

Required Education and Experience

• Five+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or GED required

The benefits of joining our team

Because we seek to hire the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• health coverage for you and your family through medical, dental and vision plans
• a 401(k) plan in with a generous company match
• financial protection through disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance plans
• tax advantages through flexible spending accounts that allow you to pay for specific health-care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• a generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure with the company

When you join our team, you do more than simply switch companies to progress your career. You become part of our family, a group of talented women and men who drive business success.

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Industrious Group and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit and business need.