Global Water Pilot Operator - Field Startups & Training

Aquatech International; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

401K plan

Job summary

Aquatech International seeks an Entry or Mid-Level Pilot Operator to train and lead deployment, assembly, operation, and maintenance of advanced water filtration pilot systems in the field. When not deployed, you will support equipment preparation, system staging, and technical planning in the Albany, OR office.

You will oversee mechanical setup, 24/7 commissioning, and maintenance of complex systems on customer sites worldwide, directing operator teams and training customer staff as the primary

Qualifications

• Exposure to or knowledge of water or wastewater treatment, industrial fluid-handling equipment, or mobile pilot operations.
• Associate degree or trade school certification as a Field Technician, Agricultural Technician, Industrial Mechanic, Millwright, or related technical discipline preferred; Equivalent military technical training will also be considered
• Experience operating forklifts and scissor lifts. Valid passport and driver’s license.
• Willingness and ability to travel both domestic and international 75%, including continuous site assignments lasting four to six weeks.

Responsibilities

• System Assembly, Transport & Rigging: Deliver and position mobile pilot trailers/skids; Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and overhead cranes to position heavy equipment and piping assemblies.
• Operations, Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Operate, monitor, and optimize advanced water treatment pilot systems; perform advanced troubleshooting and field repairs on pumps, motors, and generators.
• Site Leadership & Customer Training: Manage shift schedules and direct teams of operators during pilot start-ups; deliver on-site training to customer staff; serve as the primary technical contact.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA standards, lead JSAs and tailgate meetings; perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Pipe fitting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Education

Associate degree or trade school certification

Tools

Forklifts

Scissor lifts

Overhead cranes

Multimeter

Job description

Aquatech International seeks an Entry or Mid-Level Pilot Operator to train and lead deployment, assembly, operation, and maintenance of advanced water filtration pilot systems in the field. When not deployed, you will support equipment preparation, system staging, and technical planning in the Albany, OR office.

You will oversee mechanical setup, 24/7 commissioning, and maintenance of complex systems on customer sites worldwide, directing operator teams and training customer staff as the primary