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Field Technical Service Associate

Fortive Corporation (SE), Cincinnati, OH, United States


Field Services Associate
Field Services Associate

Position Overview
The Field Services Associate is responsible for delivering the highest quality on‑site support for our customers. An individual in this role is expected to be highly professional in all customer interactions, capable of working autonomously, and proficient at providing solutions to complex problems. This role will work closely with our inside/outside Sales and our Customer Success groups to identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, uncover new business opportunities, discover opportunities for wallet share expansion, and ensure the retention of our customers.

Candidate is expected to be within a reasonable commute to Chicago International Airport (ORD).

Responsibilities and Deliverables

Provides commissioning, start‑up, and installation support of all Industrial Scientific hardware and software, including advanced connected safety solutions (remotely and on‑site)

Manages routine support schedule of customers requiring recurring service visits.

Leads basic hands‑on/operational level training for Industrial Scientific products and services (remotely and on‑site)

Conducts on‑site troubleshooting, repair, and error/technical issue solutions for Industrial Scientific products, services, and accessories

Exercises sound judgement in problem solving and develops solutions to complex customer issues

Acts as an advocate and technical subject matter expert for our customers to ensure successful adoption and ongoing use of ISC products and services

Documents, tracks, and monitors issues to ensure a timely resolution and may be assigned specific customer accounts to own and proactively manage

Proactively engages with Field Services team members and other teams within the organization to share lessons learned, best practices, suggest product/service improvements, and expand own knowledge base to drive continuous improvement of the role and processes

Organizational Alignment

This role reports to the Field Services Manager, North America

This role does not have any direct reports

Skills & Work Traits

Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time (business days, home nearly all weekends)

Superior teamwork skills

Ability to effectively engage in high level self‑directed time management and prioritization of workload

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with the ability to provide timely resolution to problems

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with capability to tailor communication style to differing audiences

Enthusiasm for continuous improvement

Ability to obtain a passport and all other required documents (driver’s license, etc.) for domestic and occasional international travel

Demonstrable success in thinking strategically, executing tactically, and providing consistent and high levels of customer satisfaction

Electronic technician and/or technical support experience

Demonstratable success in identifying new business/upsell opportunities

Understanding of gas detection applications and general knowledge of the industries that Industrial Scientific’s customers operate within

Thorough understanding of all Industrial Scientific products, applications, and service offerings

Experience with iNet™, Salesforce.com, and Jira

Certifications/credentials: Technical Training or Certificate program, TWIC, DISA, Confined Space Access Certification, MSHA Certification

Highly competent in troubleshooting electronic devices

Proficiency with technology including computers, MS Office programs, HyperTerminal, and the ability to learn proprietary software

Familiarity with computer networking, Microsoft Server, Static, and Dynamic IP addressing

Required

Ability to obtain a passport and all other required documents (driver’s license, etc.) for domestic and occasional international travel

Demonstrable success in thinking strategically, executing tactically, and providing consistent and high levels of customer satisfaction

Electronic technician and/or technical support experience

Preferred

Demonstratable success in identifying new business/upsell opportunities

Understanding of gas detection applications and general knowledge of the industries that Industrial Scientific’s customers operate within

Thorough understanding of all Industrial Scientific products, applications, and service offerings

Experience with iNet™, Salesforce.com, and Jira

Certifications/credentials: Technical Training or Certificate program, TWIC, DISA, Confined Space Access Certification, MSHA Certification

Technical Competencies

Highly competent in troubleshooting electronic devices

Proficiency with technology including computers, MS Office programs, HyperTerminal, and the ability to learn proprietary software

Familiarity with computer networking, Microsoft Server, Static, and Dynamic IP addressing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (local currency) is 51,300.00 – 85,700.00.

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