Field Service Engineer - Water Treatment

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech is seeking a Field Service Engineer for its Integrated Water Services division in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate will be responsible for startup and troubleshooting of water treatment plants, providing field service to customers, and optimizing operations. Applicants should hold a degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, with relevant experience in water treatment processes and equipment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 7 years’ experience in a process industry or process engineering firm.
• Experience with water treatment equipment such as filters, RO, and clarifiers.
• Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, instrumentation, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide field service to customers (domestic and international).
• Startup and troubleshooting of water treatment plants.
• Prepare daily reports on activities at customer sites.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Effective communication

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's / Associate’s degree in Chemical / Environmental engineering or Elect and Controls, Mechanical engineering

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more atwww.aquatech.com.

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Field Service Engineer for its Integrated Water Services division (IWS) at our Canonsburg, PA, or the Houston, Texas office location. This is an exempt position. The selected candidate will report to the Sr. Manager (IWS),

Job Description:

• Provide field service to Aquatech’s customers (domestic and international)
• Startup and troubleshooting of water treatment plants andequipmentsupervision and providing maintenance advice to customers
• Prepare daily reports on activities at customer sites
• Map additional business opportunities at customer sites
• Be a technical adviser to our customers
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines to support customers
• Provide feedback to engineering teams on lessons learned for future improvements
• Carry out modifications to PLC and HMI programs under guidance from the home office
• Supervise site activities such as filter media and RO membrane loading
• Provide training to customer staff on plant operation and maintenance
• Participate in in-house activities such as preparing engineering documents, schedules, and programming PLC and HMI equipment
• Assist in developing proposals
• Make visits to vendor sites for inspection and testing
• Travel up to 60% of the time may be necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills (EXCEL, Word, etc)
• Ability to travel to customer sites for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's / Associate’s degree in Chemical / Environmental engineering or Elect and Controls, Mechanical engineering
• Experience with water treatment equipment such as filters, RO, clarifiers, Ion Exchange, and wastewater treatment is highly
• Basic knowledge of pumps, valve,s and instrumentation and controls is
• Basic knowledge of industrial safety is necessary
• Basic knowledge of electrical and control systems is
• Experience in programming of PLC and HMI is highly desirable
• 1 - 7 years’ experience in a process industry or process engineering firm

Company DescriptionAre you ready to become part of a world-class, global team focused on water purification systems technology for the industrial and infrastructure markets? Aquatech regularly lists and international water purification jobs and wastewater jobs in sales, wastewater treatment technology, desalination technology, and more. We may be looking for Mechanical, Chemical, Civil/Environmental, and Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, Sales Managers, Plant Operators, various support personnel, and a variety of other professionals. Search our job listings by location and/or keyword, or submit a general application with your resume and we will let you know if your qualifications are right for one of our openings. Aquatech is headquartered in the United States, but we have a significant presence worldwide through subsidiaries in India, Europe, the Middle East, and China.Company DescriptionAre you ready to become part of a world-class, global team focused on water purification systems technology for the industrial and infrastructure markets? Aquatech regularly lists and international water purification jobs and wastewater jobs in sales, wastewater treatment technology, desalination technology, and more. We may be looking for Mechanical, Chemical, Civil/Environmental, and Electrical Engineers, Project Managers, Sales Managers, Plant Operators, various support personnel, and a variety of other professionals. Search our job listings by location and/or keyword, or submit a general application with your resume and we will let you know if your qualifications are right for one of our openings. Aquatech is headquartered in the United States, but we have a significant presence worldwide through subsidiaries in India, Europe, the Middle East, and China.