Field Service Supervisor - Automated Finishing Equipment Location: Remote - Must reside within 1 hour of a major regional or international airport Travel: Extensive (Weeks at a time on-site) Join the Koch Finishing Systems team and play a vital role in delivering advanced automated paint finishing equipment to clients across North America. We are looking for a hands-on, driven Field Service Supervisor to oversee installation, start-up, and commissioning of our cutting-edge systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced, travel-heavy environment and are passionate about team leadership and customer satisfaction, this is the opportunity for you. What You'll Do: * Lead and supervise the installation, start-up, and commissioning of automated finishing equipment at customer sites. * Manage field teams and contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all project phases. * Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, and clients to define project deliverables and schedules. * Provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and customer training during equipment installation and optimization. * Identify and resolve issues with mechanical, electrical, and control systems in real-time. * Document and report project activities, service calls, installation checklists, and customer interactions. * Enforce and model compliance with safety procedures, protocols, and site regulations. * Share field insights with internal teams to help improve design, installation practices, and customer support. * Commit to significant travel, spending multiple weeks at customer sites with planned breaks between assignments. What We're Looking For: * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred or 5+ years of experience in field service or industrial equipment installation, ideally with automation or finishing systems. * Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor field teams, with a hands-on leadership approach. * Solid troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines. * Strong communication skills to interface confidently with customers, engineers, and project managers. * Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including weekends as needed. * Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. * Capable of lifting heavy equipment and working in challenging site conditions. * Familiarity with PLCs, robotics, and industrial automation technologies is a strong plus. Why Koch Finishing Systems? * Be part of a growing team delivering world-class finishing solutions. * Work on exciting projects in diverse industries across North America. * Gain valuable, hands-on technical and leadership experience. * Enjoy a flexible home base-live anywhere in the U.S. within an hour of a major airport. Equal Opportunity Employer: Including disability/veteran
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