Associate National Equipment Specialist

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.

The role of the Associate National Equipment Specialist is to provide professional service and support for Kurita America's customers by performing field service, installation, startup, repairs, and maintenance of both Kurita America's industrial and municipal equipment in addition to equipment manufactured by others. Equipment includes pumps, motors, valves, Reverse Osmosis systems, filtration systems, softener systems, skid mounted equipment, etc.

Travel: 80-100% of the time Monday-Friday, home on weekends

Pay: $25-32/hour

Travel expectation is 80-100%. A typical work week includes traveling to site Monday and returning home Friday end of day; intermittently, some weekend work may be required.
• Equipment commissioning and customer training for Kurita America water systems.
• Perform routine maintenance for Kurita equipment and equipment manufactured by others.
• Troubleshoot and repair customer water systems and equipment.
• Make technical recommendations to customers to improve system performance.
• Complete all required reports and records in timeframes and formats determined by Kurita America.
• Customer Service - Build relationships with both external and internal customers, providing both on-site and telephone support.
• Collaborate with project team, colleagues, and management to resolve or escalate problems.
• Ensure site work is carried out in the required order for completion by the required timeline.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to travel via airplane and automobile, being away from home 5 days a week.
• High School Diploma or GED required - associate degree in a technical field or equivalent is preferred.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude
• "Hands-on" experience with Electro-Mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, AC/DC motor controls, PLC's, VFD's, and Pump Systems is preferred.
• Must maintain valid driver's license and passport for travel to Canada.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to do the following in a safe and effective manner.
• Climb, ascend, and descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and industrial equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Stand and walk for sustained periods of time.
• Push, pull, lift, bend, and stoop for sustained periods of time.
• Use upper extremities to move objects and equipment with steady force.
• Occasionally work in temperatures above 100 degrees for extended periods of time (i.e., more than one hour).

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