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. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced infrastructure analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities. The Company’s more than 16,500 employees bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on identifying comprehensive, sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Rye Brook, New York with 2017 revenue of $4.7 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: The Electrical Mechanic will be responsible for safely servicing and repairing off-rent submersible pumps, controls, generators and light towers, electrical pumping and support equipment at the branch or customer job sites. The Electric Submersible Mechanic will also be responsible for recording parts and labor accurately on work orders and internal equipment repair forms.

 Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance and service with minimal direction on electrical fleet equipment between each rental.
• Perform an initial inspection of all electrically powered fleet equipment for possible damages. Report damages to Shop Supervisor or Service Manager.
• Basic troubleshooting of diesel engines.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and pump problems.
• Create an accurate and legible parts and repair list for assigned fleet equipment.
• Perform adjustments and repairs on electrical fleet equipment.
• Test and operate all repaired equipment for proper operation and quality.
• Assist with system setup on customer job sites as needed.
• Operate a service truck and respond to after-hours customer repair calls as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form at multiple levels

• Ability to communicate clearly on mobile devices

• Legible handwriting

• Ability to calculate general math, standard and metric measurements

• Ability to read and comprehend electrical wiring schematics and mechanical drawings

• Thorough understanding of single phase and three phase electrical systems

• Ability to troubleshoot basic control panels for single phase and three phase controls

• Three to five years experience in troubleshooting and repairing electric motors, pumps or related industrial equipment

• Experience with variable frequency drives and PLC controls preferred

• Forklift certification preferred

• Service and repair knowledge of electrical equipment

• Knowledge of AC/DC component location and identification

• Knowledge of AC/DC electric and circuit testing skills

• Experience with electrical submersible equipment a plus

 

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.

• Prolonged standing on concrete floors
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Carrying up to 50 pounds
• Bending, squatting, stooping, reaching above shoulder level

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.

• Shop environment: intermittent exposure to all outdoor weather conditions; intermittent exposure to shop noise and fumes all within limits of OSHA standards

EOE/Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Disabled