Field Service Engineer / Specialist - Energy & Recovery

Valmet develops technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. The Field Service Engineer / Specialist will perform process and field services for pulp and energy equipment, supporting installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and customer projects. The role requires independent problem-solving, customer relationship development, hands-on supervision, and at least 70% travel.

Responsibilities:

• Start-ups, commissioning services
• Inspections and condition assessments
• Maintenance and Service Agreements
• Tune-ups (process & emissions)
• Troubleshooting
• Outage planning and execution
• Construction advising on rebuild/upgrade & capital projects
• Emergency assistance and root cause analysis
• Other services as directed (O&M procedure development, data monitoring & reporting, etc.)
• Prepare and submit detailed service reports as directed in a timely manner
• Work in team environment with Field Service Engineers, Product Engineers and Sales personnel
• Develop relationships with key customers and conduct service sales visits
• You'll work independently, therefore, you must demonstrate strong facilitation and problem-solving skills
• Provide hands-on supervision of pulp & paper equipment maintenance, repair, rebuild, troubleshooting and installation at customer sites
• In collaboration with engineering and sales personnel you will work on diagnosing and providing technical solutions to our customers during scheduled and emergency service shutdowns
• This position requires at least 70% of travel time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology; minimum of five years of related hands-on mechanical experience in roles like maintenance mechanic, mechanical construction foreman or technician
• Requires the ability to read blueprints and diagrams
• Must be able to oversee projects and manage all aspects of leading a sub-contractor crew
• Ability to travel by air or automobile up to 200 days a year. Mostly domestically, sometimes internationally
• Strong mechanical aptitude; hydraulic and pneumatic background a plus; good communication and organizational skills required, along with strong PC skills
• This position is a remote regional position
• This position is not available for international relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US
• Working knowledge of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, rigging, pipefitting, millwrighting and machining preferred