Field Service Technician — Water Purification & Maintenance

MPW Industrial Services; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Time off and holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Employee referral bonus

Training & development

Team environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services seeks a dedicated Field Service Technician to support water purification operations across client sites. You will maintain equipment performance, ensure water quality, and deliver on-site technical service in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role covers hands-on maintenance of pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and precise reporting of test results and system conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Experience with water treatment, pumps, filtration, or chemical systems is a plus.
• Ability to travel frequently and obtain a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to maintain and service water purification systems.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems.
• Conduct water quality testing to ensure compliance with standards.
• Calibrate and maintain testing instruments for accurate performance.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assemble and maintain hoses, piping systems, and related components.
• Handle chemical inventory and manage drums and treatment solutions.
• Record daily logs and complete PC-based service reports.
• Work with PLC controls and assist with instrumentation repairs.
• Serve as a technical liaison to customers and ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support multiple locations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Self-directed

Clear communication

Detail oriented

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or related maintenance experience

Tools

PLC controls

Basic computer skills

Pumps & filtration equipment

Job description

MPW Industrial Services seeks a dedicated Field Service Technician to support water purification operations across client sites. You will maintain equipment performance, ensure water quality, and deliver on-site technical service in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role covers hands-on maintenance of pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems, with emphasis on safety, compliance, and precise reporting of test results and system conditions.