**Job Title: Field Service Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Field Service Technician specializing in shipboard cranes to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with both electrical systems, including PLCs, and mechanical systems, particularly hydraulics. This position involves working at various ports and requires availability for extensive travel within the US and internationally after a six-month period. **Responsibilities** + Perform repair and maintenance work on our product range, as well as third-party equipment if necessary. + Ensure work is carried out efficiently, accurately, and in a friendly manner. + Support management and the organization in necessary areas. + Ensure all activities comply with the Integrated Management System (IMS), QHSE, and other rules and requirements. + Professionally supervise and perform service activities, including refurbishment, upgrades, inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective actions. + Work independently and continuously develop your own skills. + Provide information and write reports as required. + Establish and maintain good relationships with both internal and external customers. + Enable feedback from customers and the service market to reach the appropriate organization. + Stay current with relevant developments, routines, processes, and news in the business area. + Cooperate with the local service network. + Comply with all relevant safety and quality requirements. + Follow site safety rules, agreed working practices, and environmental requirements. + Recognize service and spare parts sales opportunities and communicate them to the relevant persons. + Support sales activities such as follow-up on leads and quotes while on-site. + Coach and tutor junior colleagues and trainees as necessary. + Be aware of the profitability in the department. + Manage subcontractors for specific projects. + Make decisions about commercial matters within prescribed limits for each project, as previously agreed with the Operations Manager. **Essential Skills** + Experience with electrical systems, including PLCs. + Mechanical experience, particularly with hydraulics. + Ability to work independently and supervise service activities. + Strong troubleshooting and repair skills. + Ability to read and understand schematics. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hampton,VA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.