Xylem |ˈzīləm|
1) the tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots.
2) a leading global water technology company.
Xylem, a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues, is the leading global provider of efficient, innovative, and sustainable water technologies improving the way water is used, managed, conserved, and re-usedOur international team is unified in a common purpose: creating advanced technology and other trusted solutions to solve the world’s water challengesWe are committed to creating an organization of inclusion and diversity, where everyone feels involved, respected, valued and connected, and where everyone is free to bring their authentic selves and ideas.
If you are excited and passionate about helping us #letssolvewater, we want to hear from you! for more information, please visit us at www.xylem.com.
We offer you more than just “a job”
Professional development – to advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
Total rewards – we offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration, and corporate citizenship.
Watermark – watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communitiesEmployees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
Employee networks – our employee networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including women’s, lgbt+ and allies, veteran’s, people of color and allies, hispanic origin & latin affinity, emerging leaders, and working parents networks.
The role:
Xylem seeks to hire an equipment manager to be responsible for preparing, repairing, maintaining and tracking operational assets (tools, trucks, and trailers) needed to support buried infrastructure assessment and maintenanceThe equipment manager will administrate and manage the asset management software related to the maintenance, repair, tracking, and scheduling of operational assetsMaximizing up-time and providing periodic reporting on asset utilization are key deliverables.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Function as the lead administrator and manager of the fixed asset tracking software, and be able to contribute to system level improvements and formal and informal training for users of the fixed asset tracking software
Maintain high levels of up-time on all operational assets
Interface and collaborate with the different departments to create alignment and ensure the reliability and quality of asset fleet.
Mentor and train future direct reports to become high level users and administrators of the fixed asset tracking software
Supply tool utilization data to key stakeholders to optimize appropriate operational asset inventory levels and to help determine end-of-life cycles
Ensure field operations and project management are supplied with all necessary processes, training, and support to efficiently request and report on operational assets
Establish relationships with vendors at each hub to serve as primary providers of repair and fabrication servicesIdentify and advise staff to avoid underperforming vendors.
Primary point of contact and administrator for fleet management company, telematics vendor, fuel card vendor, fleetio, ipass/ez pass toll systems/transponders/vehicle registration
Use asset tracking software to ensure drivers are alerted about registration expiration, upcoming dot inspection due dates, equipment inspection and preventative maintenance schedules, and other one-time tasks related to vehicles (such as recalls)
Upload documents to the appropriate vehicles in fleetio, including registrations, dot inspection certs, product manuals, internally produced documents related to troubleshooting, repair, operating instructions.
For operational assets such as trucks and trailers, ensure up-to-date registration, maintenance, inspections, and other compliance requirements and ship registration documents from hubs to vehicle location
Serve as first point of contact for troubleshooting of tools in field, and route requests to other appropriate subject matter experts as needed
Prepare or coordinate preparation of operational assets as needed by internal customers
Inspect or coordinate inspection of operational assets returning from jobs for damage; repair or send to appropriate repair location, and track in the asset tracking software
Complete or coordinate completion of operational asset testing and replenishment for tools as needed, using and updating the asset tracking software as needed
Enter or coordinate entering of demand for replenishment parts required to maintain operational asset readiness
Track operational assets and update asset tracking software to maintain a current snapshot of where all assets are at any time
Provide outstanding customer service and support to both internal and external clients
Be familiar with, and abide by, all xylem’s and pure technologies corporate philosophy and policies
Participation in xylem watermark volunteer activities
Minimum qualifications: education, experience, skills, abilities, license/certification:
Strong departmental level tool or fleet management experience
Minimum of three years’ experience in same or related field
Ability to communicate timely, effectively and professionally; both verbal and written
Mechanical aptitude to conduct minor repairs and function testing of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Ability to follow technical documentation for assembly, disassembly, testing, and part replacement
Solid organizational skills; able to prioritize and track multiple projects simultaneously
Self-motivated, strong problem-solving skills and proven decision-making skills
Proven ability to influence process creation / implementation with stakeholders
Influence and work collaboratively with other departments
Brings continuous improvement to role and company
A high attention to detail required
Intermediate microsoft office applications (word, excel, outlook) and pc skills
Requires strong mechanical, electronics and troubleshooting skills
Previous project management or technical delivery experience preferred
Physical demands:
(the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Work environment:
(the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The position is office and warehouse based
Travel: minimal, may be required to travel for meetings/training (10% annual)
**this position can be based and performed in any location in the united states, except colorado**
Xylem is an equal opportunity employerEmployment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
