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Honeywell Industrial Automation enables our customers to run safer and more efficient operations. From refineries to distribution centres to retail stores, we help deliver results while improving worker safety and meeting sustainability goals such as reduced carbon emissions – by leveraging connectivity, advanced data analytics, software, robotics, sensors, process automation and asset performance management solutions.
We Enable our Customers to Enhance the Safety, Sustainability, Resilience and Productivity of their People, Plants, and Assets.
As a Gas Detection Systems Engineer here at Honeywell, you will have the opportunity to provide technical support and expertise to our customers in the Gas Detection Systems. This position is Field Based and located around Berkshire / Wiltshire area.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of on-site installation, servicing and repair processes of complex equipment and systems.
  • Responsible for completing scheduled and unscheduled field service duties.
  • Performing service and repairs to Honeywell and other manufacturers fixed and portable products.
  • Learn end-to-end product and solution development and delivery of Honeywell products and solutions
  • Become a technical expert for complex Honeywell solutions/product offerings
    Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • City & Guilds or BTEC level 3 in Electrical / Electronic or Instrumentation.
  • Proven experience in field service support, with a preferred focus on Control Systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge and expertise in Gas Detection preferred but not necessary.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong customer focus and ability to build and maintain relationships
  • Availability to travel or move across our client base at varying sites in a designated zone.
    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
    We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
    Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation, and diversity

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