Field Service Engineer (South Australia)

Kardex VCA Pty Ltd is seeking a motivated self-starter to join our Australia and New Zealand Life Cycle Service Team in the role of Field Service Engineer, which will be remotely based in Adelaide. This is a Full Time Position, which reports to the Director Life Cycle Service, Australia.

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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As Field Service Engineer, this role is responsible for the entire range of on site and/or remote services for mechanics, mechatronics and controls such as servicing, troubleshooting including interfaced to connected other equipment, controls software update and modification services. He/she also serves as a brand ambassador by replicating the core values of Kardex Remstar in every interaction with customers and colleagues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Service requests:

• Install, commission and service Kardex Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems.
• Provide an excellent level of customer service in accordance with established policy.
• Deliver basic levels of customer product training.
• Communicate effectively with Customers and the line management at prescribed intervals.
• Accurately report on a visit-by-visit basis via appropriate documentation/call tracker in a timely manner.
• Respond to customer service requests as directed by the line management.
• Work with minimum supervision, maintaining appropriate communication at all times.
• Aid and assist fellow workers as and when required.

Problem Resolution

• Deal with all aspects of machine/unit performance and achieve a high level of first time fix without the excessive use of parts.
• Provide first and second line trouble shooting and removal of root cause of faults.
• Escalate more complex/unusual issues to the appropriate individual/team ensuring that issue is resolved as efficiently as possible and in accordance with company policy and precedent.
• Make contributions to the ongoing development of the team and overall service performance.

Quality/Health & Safety:

• Ensure that all personal PPE is maintained as required and inspected at required intervals.
• Work within agreed quality and health and safety standards.

Database/inventory

• Ensure data is managed and provided accurately.
• Achieve a high first time fix rate and minimum recalls with the most cost effective use of labour time and parts.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related Technical Studies.
• Work Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with last 3 years in field Service.
  • Possess good knowledge in warehouse automation, both application and processes, including software systems. Understands application of ASRS, Automation, Robotics, AGV, AMR, VLM and/or conveyor systems in the end-users’ warehousing environment.
  • Have good commercial acumen, able to interact with customer on business contract and modernisation. A trusted Advisor nature.
• Skills: Comfortable with computers and software.
• Physical requirement: Fit for heavy lifting task
• Language: English – fluent (both spoken and written).
• Travel: High, in country. Possess a Car and Driver's licence.

Behaviours required to perform this role:

• Able to extract diagnostic data in order to ascertain root cause of reported fault.
• Logical and forward thinking when carrying out Routine Maintenance.
• Logical approach to fault analysis/problems.
• Able to follow laid down procedures and policies.
• Able to evaluate situations and respond appropriately.
• Self-motivated, self-disciplined and maintain positive attitude.
• Able to cope with varying levels of stress and pressure.
• Able to make decisions/judgements.
• Able to work beyond working hours if required (on weekends and public holidays).

Other skills/competences/qualifications:

• Service-minded.
• Customer oriented.
• Structured, independent and self-organized.
• Communicative.
• Flexible and accommodating.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Personal effectiveness.

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