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 Field Service Engineer - Norcross, Georgia, United States

Job Information
Posted by: EDT 
Hiring Entity type: Biotech and Pharmaceuticals 
Work Authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: ******
Benefits:
Relocation: Not specified 
Position Functions: Engineering - Chemical
Engineering - Mechanical
Sales
Science
 
Travel: Minimal 
Accept candidates: in same country 
Languages: English - Fluent
Spanish - Native
Portuguese - Native
 
Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum Years Experience: N/A 
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover Letter: Cover letter required
Virtual Interview Questions: No questions which require answers when applying for this job posting.
Job Code: / Latpro-1760729 
Date Posted: Jul-08-2008
State, Zip: Georgia, 30093

Description

Enzymatic Deinking Technologies, LLC (EDT) is a preeminent bio-industrial company dedicated to serving the pulp and paper industry. Based in Norcross, Georgia, USA, we are a pioneer in the move to bring today's biotechnology to the 2,000-year-old pulp and paper industry. EDT is a value-added manufacturer and seller of enzyme-based treatments which improve upon or replace traditional chemistries and have superior performance and environmental benefits in the production of virgin and recycled fiber. We have developed a variety of unique technologies and serve customers in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We are committed to the concept that enzymes provide the best alternative for addressing issues for an industry based on natural materials.

Job Description:

A Field Service Engineer at EDT will:

* Travel to customer sites in Latin America, participate in and support mill trials of EDT's technologies
* Provide ongoing technical assistance to customers, including EDT's value-oriented role as a consultant to mill management in optimizing EDT's applications at each customer site
* Work closely with other members of EDT's field sales/service group and to help develop and deliver customized, mill-specific treatments to reduce total mill costs, improve pulp quality, streamline mill operations, and enable environmental compliance
* Perform data analysis of each mill's performance and correlate cause and effect to understand EDT technology's impact
* Maintain high customer satisfaction with EDT

Key skill areas:

* Technical background in Math, Engineering, Chemistry; background in Pulp and Paper Science is a plus
* Experience in laboratory protocol
* Excellent Data Analysis and Excel computer skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team


Requirements

Job Qualifications:

* Technical undergraduate degree in engineering (mechanical engineering or chemical engineering), pulp and paper science, or chemistry required
* Work experience in a laboratory setting
* Experience with pulp and paper mills or other process industry plant operations is a plus
* Willingness to travel
* Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese as a native speaker

We offer:
* A job in an exciting new bioindustrial technology
* Strong growth trends and rapid worldwide expansion goals
* Many career development possibilities for personal growth
* Competitive benefits and compensation
* Flexibility in your work location