Field Service Technician – Eastern Nebraska

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• Develop and uphold production, cleaning, equipment maintenance, equipment installation, and maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each collection site.

• Travel to designated collection plants.

• Prepare and submit written reports after each visit, distributing them to APC leadership and collection site contacts.

• Diagnose and repair production equipment at collection sites.

• Ensure that collection plants produce high-quality plasma.

• Serve as a primary contact for collection site employees.

• Collect samples throughout the plasma collection system to ensure quality plasma production.

• Work in areas assigned by management when not traveling.

• Be available on short notice to visit and troubleshoot collection sites.

• Assist with the construction of new collection sites and the installation of new equipment.

• Troubleshoot and program PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)-operated equipment.

• Maintain the company vehicle.

• Support special or ongoing projects as directed by the Field Tech Services Manager.

• Provide assistance in other work-related areas as requested.

⛳️ Requirements

• Travel required between 75–100%.

• Must reside in Eastern Nebraska.

• An Associates, Bachelors, or Technical/Vocational degree in Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• 1–2 years of experience in industrial maintenance is preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Working knowledge of collection sites, plasma equipment operation, and equipment maintenance is essential.

• Familiarity with site policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements is necessary.

• Ability to troubleshoot and program PLC/PLC-operated equipment.

• Skills in welding stainless steel, working on pumps, operating reverse osmosis systems, and possessing general knowledge of refrigeration systems, centrifuges, and PLC controllers are required.

• Basic knowledge of plumbing, metal fabrication, and carpentry is advantageous.

• Proficiency in operating forklifts, welders, hand wrenches, power tools, and cutting torches.

• Capability to read, write, and comprehend English.

• Basic analytical skills to ascertain appropriate maintenance procedures.

• Knowledge and ability to enforce safety techniques.

• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Capacity to interpret both oral and written instructions.

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with APC personnel, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other business contacts.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and determine work assignments and methods.

• Maintain composure and professionalism in all situations.

• Proficient in operating computers, telephones, fax machines, and other office equipment.

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Willingness to work daily, on weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

• Physical ability to stand, walk continuously, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach above shoulder, climb, work at heights, lift and carry weights from 1 to 100 pounds, operate machinery and vehicles, read gauges, use office equipment and computers, and perform frequent hand and foot movements.

• Good vision and hearing, corrected to normal if necessary.

• Ability to maintain mobility throughout required work areas.

• Capability to operate a company vehicle and industrial equipment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Company vehicle.

• APC participates in E-Verify.