NSC Global is currently looking for a Field Service Technician to join our growing company.

NSC Global provides global network implementation and support solutions to world-class organizations, delivering cost savings and operational simplicity. Our goal is to partner with world-class enterprises, helping them become more agile, create commercial advantage and build quality through design, deployment, support and management of their global IT communications. NSC Global is a US Cisco Global Gold Certified Partner with a corporate headquarters in London, UK and a US headquarters in New York, NY. Please review our website at www.nscglobal.com for more information on our organization.

POSITION: Field Service Technician

JOB TYPE: Direct Hire (W2) with NSC Global
START DATE: IMMEDIATELY

This job requires reliable transportation for daily travel between sites. 

Tasks
Maintain current instruction manuals for vehicle up-fitters to properly install complimentary component
Attend field worker training on new Devices and project rollouts
Provide lifecycle management of services pertaining to the mounting requirements for field support installations
Consult with the third-party supplier and the Customer to specify and update the vehicle dock kit specifications to reflect changes and updates to the vehicle mounts kits
Obtain written ergonomic and safety approval from the Customer’s Fleet Services department, such department being responsible for vehicles and equipment, prior to introducing changes to vehicle kit mount components
Manage builds tailored to the field-based laptop business function
Provide the repair and reimage of field Devices
Manage Service delivery with the logistic provider to move Devices throughout the service territory
Stock a working inventory for break/fix swap outs
Provide vehicle mounting services, including installation work and incremental expansions of vehicles with respect to field-based equipment
Consult with the applicable third-party suppliers to specify and update the vehicle dock kit specifications to reflect changes and updates to the vehicle mounts kits, including modems, antennas and peripheral Devices
Obtain written ergonomic and safety approval from the Customer’s Fleet Services department prior to introducing changes to vehicle kit mount components
Consult with the applicable third-party supplier and update the laptop dock component in all field installation kits to reflect retired dock models and their replacement
Consult with the applicable third-party supplier and update the vehicle kits’ electronics and power components to reflect retired models and their replacements
Review and make accommodations for any changes in wiring or cabling that could result from any of the above kit component changes
Provide Lifecycle management of services pertaining to the video capturing requirements for field support installations;
Consult with the applicable third-party supplier and determine a lifecycle replacement schedule (for example, yearly as vehicles are replaced to allow for replacement of retired video camera with a new model)
Provide lifecycle management of services pertaining to the code blue Devices field support installations
Consult with the applicable third-party supplier update the vehicle kits to reflect code blue switch re-designs in order to begin utilising the new replacement part during yearly vehicle replenishment unfitting activities
Provide lifecycle management of services pertaining to the AVLS (Modem) Devices, configurations and testing for field support installations
Consult with the applicable third-party supplier and update the vehicle kits’ communications modem mount plate to reflect retirement of styles and/or models with the replacement style
Review and make recommendations for any changes in wiring and/or cabling that could result from introduction of new modem style, including communication port
Provide the necessary testing process to ensure the new model operates with the field application
Investigate as needed and provide findings confidentially as related to AVLS (GPS Locations) and DriveCam videos and photos
Provide the modem activation and deactivation
Provide on-site services at multiple locations throughout the Customer’s service territory on items specific to the field-based Service Recipients (e.g., vehicle mounts, modems, touch screen displays, vehicle wiring kits)
Recommend to the Customer means for improving the incumbent repair process, including efficient, cost-effective solutions that minimize the impact to the Customer’s field-based Service Recipients and Services
Take reasonable care over specialized tools to ensure they are not lost, stolen or broken
By exception only, where operational business criticality requires, attend vehicles that require support in the field (the usual arrangement is that vehicles that require support will go to the nearest designated site, as described in row 32 below
Communicate, in person, the latest status and/or resolution to the end user.
Update the ticket with the asset management data, as appropriate.
Update and close the ticket.

Skill/Ability Knowledge:

• Able to work at a high level independently, utilizing other resources with good judgment
  • Able to demonstrate high initiative and ownership of issues
  • Able to make customers feel great about their support experience regardless of the outcome via high level, polished customer and relationship management skills
  • Must have strong leadership skills and a willingness and ability to work through tough situations and solve challenging problems
  • Extraordinary written, verbal and interpersonal skills are also a must
  • Must be ready and willing to commit to continuous education, certification and self-improvement
  • Must be able to act as a leader and set the example both technically as well as with all other employee responsibilities within his/her team
  • Install, upgrade, support and troubleshoot XP, Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Apple, Mac, iPad, iPhone  and any other authorized desktop applications
  • Customize desktop hardware to meet user specifications and site standards
  • Responsible for monitoring, operating, managing, troubleshooting and restoring to service any terminal service client, personal computers (PC) or notebooks that has authorized access to the network
  • When the restoration is beyond the scope of the computers, laptops, printers and any other authorized peripheral equipment the Desktop Support Engineers will escalate the issue/problem to proper tier 3 support team member
  • Develop trends by monitoring and analyzing incoming calls, problems and support requests
  • Provide user data and application recovery
  • Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems associated with network connectivity, and workstation hardware/software
  • Use tools and methodologies to load, copy and customize operating system configurations for deployment
  • Responsible for tracking hardware and software inventory
  • Familiarize end users on basic software, hardware and peripheral device operation
  • Take ownership and responsibility of queries, issues and problems assigned to the Desktop Support Engineers
  • Works with vendor support contacts to resolve technical issues within the desktop environment
  • Works with other IT team members regarding new branch builds and upgrades
  • Dealing with queries by following departmental procedures for fault resolution
  • Operates within, enforces, and suggests modifications and additions to desktop standards and guidelines
  • Maintains IT records and tracking for area of responsibility
  • Ensures that supported customer accurately completes the approved work request with the date and time of submission
  • Develop sound understanding of IT operations and related applications and IT systems as well as business related processes and procedures
  • Develop technical knowledge of each system within company profile and specialized knowledge of certain nominated areas
  • Maintain adequate knowledge of operating systems and application software used to provide a high level of support
  • Maintains and consistently demonstrates a general knowledge of company guidelines, processes, practices and procedures
  Soft Skills:
  • Thought Process: Able to understand technical concepts and can develop ways to help others learn. Ability to solve complex problems with innovative solutions. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to quickly and proactively gain an understanding of the client's business problems and deliver solutions and recommendations to solve.
  • Interpersonal: Excellent customer service, technical, organizational, and communication skills -- in person and on the phone; effective listening and team orientation. Able to persuade, influence and negotiate with staff and vendors in critical situations. Able to motivate others and work cooperatively in a group to achieve common goals.
  • Physical: Able to sit at a desk and grasp writing instruments. Able to manipulate fingers to perform keyboard strokes on a computer. Mobile between buildings. Must also be able to lift 40lbs without issue and move it from under a desk to a cart and vice versa. Must be able to work in the elements (hot weather/cold weather).