Technical Support Analyst-VEE000877 About Us: Veeder-Root
(www.veeder.com) is the world's leading supplier of automatic tank
gauging and fuel management systems. Veeder-Root presently has tank
monitoring systems in more than 500,000 underground storage tanks around
the globe; with products and services being used to meet the regulatory
compliance and business management requirements of major oil companies,
large truck fleets, car rental companies, airports, package delivery
companies, federal, state and local governments, public utilities,
industrial companies, and thousands of small underground and aboveground
storage tank owners. -Description: 1. Location This position is located
in the Simsbury, CT facility. Occasional travel up to 10% may be
required. 2. Purpose of Position The goal of the this position is to
provide Technical Support to Field Technicians, End-Users and
Engineering firms who utilize Veeder-Root and Red Jacket Products. Scope
and Impact of Position Responsibilities The quality and serviceability
of our products will be greatly impacted if this job is not performed at
anadequate level. Measurable differences in warranty expense. Number of
calls to our Technical Support line. Sales dollars. If the product is
not performing well, sales will be impacted. 3. Key Responsibilities
Assist Authorized Service Contractors and Distributors in
troubleshooting and debugging Veeder Root and Red Jacket products. With
a focus on basic electronic principals, mechanical pumps, installation
of equipment and regulatory driven products and services. Support Field
Service organization relative to application and design issues.
Troubleshoot and understand basic functionality of all Service Station
Equipment such as Point of Sale, Dispensers, Pumps, and Tank Gauging.
Read electronic schematics and troubleshoot to isolate defective
equipment by analyzing diagnostic information in order to determine
cause of failure. Fluent in troubleshooting devices such as Ohm Meter,
Pressure Gauge and Vacuum Gauge. Troubleshoot factory and field
hardware. Participate in Internal escalation process that will assist in
reducing warranty incident rates, and improving external quality. Relate
information learned from field troubleshooting to engineering such as
software bugs, hardware findings. Must be familiar with modem, TCP/IP
communications compatibility and understand basic RS232 protocols. Other
duties as assigned by Manager. 4. Relationships Internal Relationships:
Engineers - To make recommendations of product changes and to give
critical field feedback. Product Manager - To make recommendations of
product changes and to give critical field feedback. Project Consultant
- To make recommendations of product changes and to give critical field
feedback. Product Specialists - To answer technical questions relating
to the product development project and coordinate field trial sites.
Inside Sales Answer technical questions not documented. Sales Management
To give our insight into customer problems, needs, and direction
External Relationships: Investigate field problems, monitor reliability
of product, and coordinate corrective action where needed through
necessary communication with the Authorized Service Contractors. 5.
Measures of Performance Ensures the success of his/her objectives as
measured by the items below. Call Ratios, Documenting Calls External
Support If needed, when situations arise for higher-level support or
research into an unresolved field issue this individual will evaluate
the situation in a timely matter and if not resolved by self, escalate
to higher authorities. Internal Communications By working with any
internal department (i.e. Engineering Marketing, Service, Technical
Support, etc.) should clearly communicate and provide field impact of
decisions ina timely and quality manner. -Qualifications: 6. Background
and Skills 2-year technical degree (preferred electronics) plus at least
three years experience in Service or Engineering fields highly desired.
Years of experience in Service or Engineering in a related field may be
a reasonable substitute for the 4-year technical degree. A minimum of 1
year experience performing technical services for retail and commercial
petroleum customers preferred. Strong knowledge of operational
characteristics of a retail petroleum station, including the following
highly desired: Veeder-Root Environmental and Business Solution
Products. Red Jacket Submersible Pump systems. Gilbarco and Dresser
Wayne Dispensing Systems. Underground Vapor Control and Pressure
Management Systems. Office automation computer skills, such as Word,
Excel, MS-Access, E-Mail, and Windows required. Excellent written and
oral communication skills required. Call Center experience preferred.
Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and
specifications. Knowledge of production practices and test procedures
required. 7. Personal Trait Profile Quality First: Plan & execute
accurate, complete, timely and reliable work. Integrity never
compromised. Respect for People: Appreciates diversity in experience,
heritage, education, organization level and gender. Management by Fact:
Gathers, analyzes and summarizes data to draw rational, fact-based
conclusions. Blameless: Seeks root-cause solutions and fixes processes
rather than finding someone to blame. Teamwork: Collaborative with
customers, suppliers & associates at all levels towards mutual
objectives. Ability to work as an individual contributor and as a team
member in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. Sense of Urgency:
High energy, bias for taking action. Spontaneously recognizes and
resolves issues. Possesses sense of urgency regarding on time
performance. Customer Focus: Makes customers a primary focus, develops
and sustains loyal, productive relationships. Continuous Improvement:
Develops and implements creative solutions to systems and processes.
Deliver Results: Driven to deliver short and long-term results.
Maintains focus on what is most important. Willingness to do what it
takes to achieve success. Confident in making commitments and decisions,
take responsibility for actions. Self-motivated and high achiever.
Ability to be persuasive in difficult discussions. Adapting to Change:
Able to effectively adapt an environment of change, uncertainty, and
ambiguity. Intellect: Understands the conceptual, strategic, tactical
and technical aspects of an issue. Technically capable of grasping new
concepts quickly. Innovative: Outrigger and generates and implement
creative solutions. Challenges current methods and seek alternatives.
Fortive Corporation Overview: At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe
in your potentialyour ability to learn, grow and make an impact. And we
believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability and visibility to
do just that. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of
great people working together to innovate and solve problems no one
could solve alone. We build enduring partnerships with our customers and
take on their challenges and opportunities as our own. At Fortive, we
believe in growth. We are honest about whats working and what isnt, and
we work hard to innovate and improve. With a passionate focus on our
markets and our customers, we learn and grow together to make a
difference in the world. Fortive (www.fortive.comNYSE: FTV) is a
diversified industrial growth company comprised of global businesses
that are recognized leaders in attractive markets. With more than $6
billion in annual revenue, Fortives well-known brands hold leading
positions in field instrumentation, transportation, sensing, product
realization, automation and specialty, and franchise distribution.
-Organization:Veeder Root -Job:Technical Service -Primary Location:North
America-United States-CT-Simsbury -Schedule:Full-time EEO Statement:"The
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