Job Title: Field Based Machine Control Engineer
Description:
The Field Based Machine Control 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Installation – Primary resource in providing on-machine installation, on SITECH / Trimble equipment across all OEMs, OEM Dealers, and Customers.
* Service – Primary resource in providing maintenance, support call-out/telephone calls, troubleshooting, and support on SITECH / Trimble equipment across all OEMs, OEM Dealers, and Customers.
* 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.
* Operations – Support the Machine Control Installation, Calibration, and Support Team Leader to effectively deliver customer requirements with installations and planning of operations.
* Training & Development – Provides operator training to end-users where necessary on system use/operation.
* Operational Support – Provides support regarding teams, stocks, vehicles, improvement, and training is provided when requested by the Service & Operations Manager.
* 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.
Requirements:
* 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 up-to-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.
Preferred Qualifications:
* 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 devices.
* Understanding of field installation, calibration, and service support processes and documentation.
About Us:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at SITECH, to build and sustain a diverse and talented workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.