Technical Expert II

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Hydro is hiring for:

Technical Expert II
York, P/a

Summary –

The Field Engineer/Technical Advisor travels to customer sites to bring Voith value directly to the customer. OEM engineering, Voith Hydro Engineering Center (Fluid, Mechanical, and Electrical), global supply and knowledge base are all tools that will drive customer value. Lead Voith crews to execute Voith Hydro Service outages and/or technical advise customer or 3rd party crews to contribute to a successful, valuable outage. Support quoting and winning work at customer sites.

Responsibilities –

• Bring value-add solutions to the customer site.
• Support proposals on projects
• Voith Representative at site acting as Technical Advisor / Director
• Directly responsible for Safety, Quality, Schedule, cost/productivity of assigned projects
• Customer on site direct doorway into Voith value add – design, drawings, knowledge, fleet history etc.
• Lead Voith site labor, ie. labor supervisors report directly to Technical Expert at site
• On site project management with sub-contractors and crews on larger projects
• Write and follow Field Procedures as needed for work scope(s)
• Responsible for producing final reports.
• Grow customer relationships at the site level
• 24 x 7 availability/support
• Extensive Travel
• Billable – 75-80% assigned time

Qualifications –

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or College diploma with at least 4 years related experience.
• Minimum of two years in hydropower or supporting industry is required.
• Equivalent experience in large capital industrial projects would be considered
• Fully fluent in English with very good communication skills
• Microsoft office, strong aptitude in MS Excel
• Ability to make presentations and reports to upper management
• Ability to pass a physical medical exam, drug and alcohol test, respirator qualification test, and background check required by Voith customers

• Travel will be frequently required within the North America territory to visit Customer sites and follow up with suppliers with exposure to industrial environments.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job.

Talking Frequently

Hearing Frequently

Sitting Frequently

Standing Frequently

Walking Frequently

Bending Frequently

Climbing Frequently

Reaching Frequently

Prolonged Overhead Work N/A

Pushing/Pulling N/A

Kneeling/Squatting Frequently

Lifting Occasionally up to 25 lbs and more

Carrying Occasionally up to 25 lbs and more

Balancing N/A

Rotation/Twisting Occasionally

Keyboard Use Frequently Using vibration tools/equipment N/A

Noise level occasionally > 100 dBA

Travel Frequently

* This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the responsibilities of this position.

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.