Installation and Calibration Engineer

Company: Sitech Technology Systems Ltd Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: The Field based Installation and Calibration Engineer would report directly to the Installations Team Leader (Regional) and would be responsible for providing customer support through the performance of on-site Machine Control installations, measure, diagnosis, troubleshooting, service, and repair of machine control systems on mobile plant equipment - across all machine types, brands and technology models on a National scale. SITECH is a leading provider of the most reliable and cutting-edge technology systems available to the heavy equipment industry and highway contractor today. Our mission is to empower construction professionals with innovative tools, ensuring precision, efficiency, and productivity on every project. Job Description: SITECH UK is an exclusive dealer of Trimble Machine Control Systems, the most reliable and cutting-edge technology systems available to the heavy equipment industry and highway contractor today. The Installation Engineer will be responsible for the installation of Trimble hardware, including accurately measuring the machine control systems on OEM (Trimble Earthworks, GSC900) dealer machines and customers construction equipment The role requires remote working and may include National coverage with occasional stays away from home A background in Plant, mechanical and electrical engineering is required but not essential. On job training will be provided for a successful candidate. A keen eye for detail and the ability to fault find through knowledge/experience and root cause mechanical/electronics awareness. Job Functions

• Installation - Primary resource in providing on machine installation, on SITECH/Trimble equipment across all OEMs, OEM Dealers and Customers. [Dozer, Excavator, Grader, Paver, Compactor with GCS900, CCS900, DPS900, Earthworks systems].
• Service - Primary resource in providing on maintenance, support call-out/telephone calls, troubleshooting and support on SITECH/Trimble equipment across all OEMs, OEM Dealers and Customers. [60%]
• Measure & Calibration/Advisory/Consultation - Resource in Calibration/re-calibration of SITECH/Trimble machine control equipment as part of the installation, rental, or support of equipment in the field. [10%]
• Operations - Support the Machine Control Installation, Calibration and Support Team Leader to effectively deliver customer requirements with installations and planning of operations. [5%].
• Operations - Ensures the operational quality of the system by documenting post-installation testing for record keep. [5%].
• Training & Development - Provides operator training to end-users where necessary on system use/operation. Be a trusted ambassador for the integration of technology on machines within the field. [5%].
• Training & Development - Train others
• Operational Support - Provides support regarding teams, stocks, vehicles, improvement and training is provided when requested by the Service & Operations Manager. [5%].
• Self-Management - Ensures that installation, calibrations, field service and general activity and administration are completed fully, documented and to the high standards expected from SITECH UK and Ireland and Trimble [At all times - in line with Team Leaders, Operations and planner requirements].
• Results - Understands importance of customers as the life of the organisation and all activity has a level of urgency and customer centricity to ensue high performance relies on results and first-time fix on time and to standard - results and revenue are based upon performance of this key element of the organisation. [At all times].
  
  College or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulics or Electronic or similar engineering
• Recent demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical issues on heavy equipment machines
• Familiarity with construction site operations using heavy equipment machine control systems is desired
• IOSH, RAMS, Health & Safety awareness with an upto date CSCS card
• Experience in Arc welding (useful but not essential)
• Operation of heavy construction equipment an advantage
• A basic understanding of using a PC including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, Teams and the ability to research new and existing technical information through the Trimble portfolio.
Knowledge:
• Experience of construction equipment would be preferred.
• Experience of construction equipment technology would be preferred.
• Experience of the ground survey/digital field equipment would be preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical issues on heavy equipment
• Familiar with construction site operations using machine control systems is desired
• Operation of heavy construction equipment an advantage
• Basic understanding of using a PC including Microsoft Office applications or handheld devises
• Understanding of field installation, calibration and service support processes and documentation
• Working in a Technology based environment, hands-on learning often forms a vital part in the early stages of your initial training until familiarization with the staple product range
• The successful candidate will be supervised by a fully qualified SITECH Installation and Support Engineer.
• Further and Advanced product training will then be provided when necessary and onboarding programme.
Accountability:
• Installation Engineers
• Service controller- planner & scheduler
• Application Engineers
• Customer install and calibrations
• Operations and Service Costs
• Ability to manage one's time effectively and support SITECH and customer requirements.
Education & Experience:
• Experience in working in OEM, OEM Dealer site Environment in an engineering/operations role.
• Experience in working as a field engineer
• Experience in working within a field technology role
• Experience in working within a service environment or workshop
• Champions Safety through all customer and operations activity
• Experience in effective and solid customer service skills.
  
  Competitive Salary (negotiable depending on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday) Annual Bonus Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents) Access to company share scheme Up to 7% pension (matched by company) Refer a friend bonus (£1000 if successful) Employee reward platform (retails discounts and other employee rewards) Life insurance Laptop and phone, van Industry leading product training This role would suit an electrically biased plant fitter or a controls engineer familiar with the plant industry Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, short term incentive plan and other flexible benefits