Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
We are looking for a time served experienced Field Service Installation Engineer based in UK (Remote position) to work within the Wood Protection business. You will repair and service customers’ timber treatment plants and associated equipment at their premises. In this role you will be working with other members of the team to complete the installation of small projects including piping & electrical installations, mixing skid unit fabrication and commissioning and testing of equipment. You are responsible for Company vehicle, tools, spares and customers’ timber treatment plant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Plant Engineering professional to join a modern people centric business that believes in developing from within & offering a vibrant working atmosphere.
Essential Job Functions:
* Conduct maintenance of timber treatment plants and associated equipment at customers’ premises including completion of condition/service reports
* Breakdown repair and fault diagnosis at customers’ premises
* Commissioning and installation of new plants and upgrades to existing plants
* Practical operator training to ensure safe operation of timber treatment plants and responsible use of chemicals
* Compliance with all relevant site and customer EHS standards and a good knowledge and understanding of all relevant standards associated with the role. E.g., HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER, Pressure systems, Electrical systems
* Field role so considerable travel as part of the role. Driving / flying to customers’ sites. Travel across Europe will be needed but this varies year to year. Nominal 37.5hr per week but working flexibly as the role requires
Qualifications & Experience:
* A Level standard. HNC/OND, City & Guilds National, BTEC / NVQ Level 3
* Mechanical training & knowledge to include fabrication, welding, pneumatics, and hydraulics
* Pipe fitting and associated knowledge
* Knowledge of pumps (Liquid ring, multistage, centrifugal, and more)
* Electrical - Experience of SCADA, PLC and control panel fault diagnostics, testing of equipment
* Effective communication skills at all levels and tenacious and analytical fault-finding skills
* Collaborator and able to adjust to changing situations while in the workshop and on customer sites
* Ability to learn new skills and share your own knowledge
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace, and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.