Smiths Group
Manufacturing
FieldServiceEngineer
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“Field Service Engineer at Smiths Group. Skills: Mechanical seals, Rotating equipment, Failure analysis, Field service. Provide on-site technical support. Install sealing systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure operational reliability; Ensure compliance with safety standards; Generate value through technical solutions; Increase equipment service life
Industry & Context.
Failure diagnosis; Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
On-site support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience, Experience in industrial maintenance, Experience in field service, Experience with rotating equipment, Participation in installation/inspection/maintenance, Basic knowledge of failure diagnosis, Basic knowledge of operational troubleshooting, Experience interacting with customers, Intermediate to advanced English proficiency
Nice to Have
Mechanical seal systems knowledge, API plans knowledge, Rotating equipment knowledge, Failure analysis methodologies knowledge, Interpretation of mechanical drawings knowledge, Sealing materials knowledge, Chemical compatibility knowledge, Basic instrumentation knowledge, Industrial safety standards knowledge, Predictive maintenance practices knowledge, Preventive maintenance practices knowledge
What You'll Do.
Provide on-site technical support
Install sealing systems
Commission sealing systems
Diagnose sealing systems
Maintain sealing systems
Optimize sealing systems
Ensure operational reliability
Ensure compliance with safety standards
Generate value through technical solutions
Perform installation of mechanical seals
Perform commissioning of mechanical seals
Perform alignment of mechanical seals
Diagnose failures in rotating equipment
Diagnose failures in sealing systems
Respond to operational emergencies
Respond to unplanned shutdowns
Conduct technical inspections
Prepare technical reports
Perform root cause analyses
Identify causes of recurring failures
Propose solutions for failures
Document technical findings
Document lessons learned
Perform preventive maintenance
Perform corrective maintenance
Validate installation conditions
Monitor sealing system performance
Propose improvements to increase service life
Provide guidance on seal selection
Provide guidance on seal application
Train customer personnel
Support equipment startups
Support critical projects
Ensure compliance with standards
Apply industrial safety procedures
Conduct risk assessments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Customer personnel; Internal teams
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Customer guidance; Training delivery
Full Job Description
John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures avariety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessedthrough a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. JohnCrane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications,and engineered components. Provide specialized on-site technical support for the installation, commissioning, diagnosis, maintenance, and optimization of sealing, lubrication, and filtration systems, ensuring the operational reliability of customer equipment, compliance with safety standards, and value generation through effective technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Support * Perform installation, commissioning, and alignment of mechanical seals and auxiliary systems. * Diagnose failures in rotating equipment and sealing systems. * Respond to operational emergencies and unplanned shutdowns. * Conduct technical inspections on-site and at Service Centers. Failure Analysis * Prepare technical reports and root cause analyses (RCA). * Identify causes of recurring failures and propose solutions. * Document technical findings and lessons learned. Maintenance and Reliability * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities. * Validate installation conditions (alignment, tolerances, vibration). * Monitor sealing system performance. * Propose improvements to increase equipment service life (MTBF). Technical Customer Support * Provide guidance on seal selection and application. * Train customer personnel and internal teams on best practices. * Support equipment startups and critica
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