Field Service Site Engineer - IWS

Aquatech; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquatech is seeking a full-time Field Service Site Engineer for the Integrated Water Services division at our Canonsburg, PA office. You will provide field service to customers (domestic and international), startup and troubleshooting of water treatment plants, and guidance on operation and maintenance.

Travel up to 60% may be necessary. You will collaborate with engineering teams, participate in site activities, and assist in developing proposals for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Chemical/Environmental/Controls/Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with water treatment equipment (filters, RO, clarifiers, ion exchange).
• Willingness to travel up to 60% and work at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide field service to Aquatech’s customers (domestic and international).
• Startup and troubleshooting of water treatment plants; supervise maintenance at customer sites.
• Prepare daily reports and identify additional business opportunities at customer sites.
• Be a technical adviser to customers and coordinate with engineering disciplines.

Skills

Travel to sites

Customer communication

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in Chemical/Environmental or Elect/Controls/Mechanical Eng

Job 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 at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Field Service Site Engineer for its Integrated Water Services division (IWS) at our Canonsburg, PA 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 and equipment supervision 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 maintenanceParticipate 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 preferred
• Basic knowledge of pumps, valve,s and instrumentation and controls is preferred
• Basic knowledge of industrial safety is necessary
• Basic knowledge of electrical and control systems is preferred
• Experience in programming of PLC and HMI is highly desirable
• 1 - 7 years’ experience in a process industry or process engineering firm