High Purity Water Technician

Veolia; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Saving

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a High Purity Water Technician to support deionized water, industrial water and wastewater treatment systems in the Ann Arbor, MI region. The role requires mechanical aptitude, strong communication, and the ability to work both independently and in a small team.

You will handle maintenance, testing, data recording, and reporting, with occasional travel to client sites and possible overtime. The position is full-time with a 7:00AM–3:30PM schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver''s license; small box truck experience preferred.
• 2–5 years in a maintenance/trades environment; water treatment equipment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Softeners, RO, and Deionized systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to prepare proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers on needs, quotes, and scheduling.
• Provide mechanical support to deionized water systems at client sites; travel minimal.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Work independently and as part of a small team.
• Maintain a consistent schedule with minimal overtime.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and repair high purity water equipment (softeners, RO, DI tanks).
• Collect and test water samples for concentration and impurities.
• Schedule and perform maintenance, service, and new installations.
• Record client data (hardness, conductivities, readings) accurately.
• Update repair and parts info in Veolia''s data system.
• Coordinate with SDI Ops for parts and expendables.
• Prepare and send proposals for preventative maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Office software

Independent scheduling

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Maintenance tools

Job description

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Veolia's AquaServices business, based out of Veolia Water Technologies Dayton business unit, continuesto grow and we are at a place to add to our team of Technicians and Operators that support ourdeionized water, industrial water and wastewater treatment systems. The High Purity Water Technicianwill be working in the Ann Arbor Michigan area.

Key Characteristics

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes
• Ability and desire to build and maintain a 'team mentality'
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems
• Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn and ability to take instructions on Wastewater treatment processes
• Ability and desire to build and maintain a 'team mentality'
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Independent decision-making and judgment for commonly encountered problems
• Ability to develop creative and innovative ideas to improve processes
• Highly effective report creation skills, including narrative and data presentation through the use
• of tables and graphs
• Ability to support a 24/7 operation
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership by exemplifying hard work, attention to detail, fair
• treatment of team members, and taking responsibility for results

Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers on their needs and requirements as well as but not limited to:following up, providing quotes, scheduling cleanings that require downtime, etc.
• Provide mechanical support to the deionized water treatment systems through several locationsat a client site, minimum travel required
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process issues
• Work independently and as part of a small team
• Consistent work schedule with minimum over time
• Build relationships and add value to our internal and external stakeholders
• Maintenance and repair of high purity water equipment including but not limited to; Softeners,Reverse Osmosis, and Deionized tanks.
• Collect and test water samples to determine concentration levels and impurities.
• Perform allscheduled maintenance, service, and new installations.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of client data such as hardness levels, conductivities,meter readings, RO temperatures, pressures, and flows.
• Responsible for entering and updating repair and parts information into Veolia’s datamanagement system.
• Coordinate with Veolia’s SDI Operations Manager for ordering tanks, filters, and any necessaryexpendables.
• Prepare and send proposals to clients for preventative maintenance work.
• Load Salt into brine tanks
• Comply with all Veolia and client safety requirements/protocols
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google equivalent
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Ability to make process changes based on lab data and general process knowledge to correctcompliance issues or improve treatment processes
• Ability to evaluate skills and abilities of other operators to properly assign/delegate tasks such aslab analyses, maintenance, preventive maintenance, chemical inventory management, andwaste disposal
• Ability to evaluate maintenance projects and determine what outside support is needed, thencoordinate and schedule with client maintenance teams or contractors
• Independent scheduling of work load and management of inventories including lab supplies,consumable items, and equipment parts
• Willingness and availability to work with fellow operators on off-shifts when problems arise or ifthe operator needs assistance
• Ability to access customer site

Education & Experience

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license. Experience driving a small box truck is preferred.

Preferred

• Must possess 2-5 years experience in a maintenance/trades environment, and preferred to haveexperience with Softeners, Reverse Osmosis, or IONX.
• Knowledge of plumbing / electrical wiring is desired but not required
• Must be familiar with computing systems as well as Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with wet chemistry tests ie. conductivity, hardness, etc. is preferred.
• TechnicalKnowledge – fundamentals of basic mechanics, electrical, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
• Ability to utilize, organize, and communicate well within Google Office.
• Communication Skills -provide clear instructions and information to the client and fellow Veolia personnel.

Working Conditions

• Typical working conditions for this position include mechanical rooms on a University campus.
• Systems are located on rooftops, mezzanines, and basements. Lighting and temperature variesdepending on the location.
• Proper PPE will be provided
• Veolia uniforms will be provided
• Potential exposure to burns, chemicals, dangerous systems, dirt and dust, electrical hazards,grease and oil, loud noises, vibrations, steam and high levels of moisture, and other hazardousconditions
• Physical requirements: lift and/or carry up to 75 pounds, climb a vertical ladder up to 30 feet,stand for long periods of time, walk on uneven surfaces, regular bending, climb onto and exit aforklift in a safe manner, use of extension ladders on a daily basis, ability to climb into andmaneuver body in tight spaces
• Available for emergency call-ins or phone support
• Working Hours 7:00AM-3:30PM; Some overtime hours may be required.

Additional Information

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll receive comprehensive mentoring, extensive technical and commercial training, and clear pathways for career advancement in the growing field of water treatment and environmental sustainability.

We realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.