Industrial Water Systems Field Technician

MPW Industrial Services, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a dependable Field Service Technician to support water purification operations across multiple customer sites. You will perform routine maintenance, test water quality, and service pumps, filtration units, and related equipment on-site.

You’ll travel frequently, document service activity, calibrate instruments, and collaborate with customers to ensure system performance and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in water treatment or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Experience with mechanical systems, pumps, filtration equipment, or chemical treatment processes.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on pumps, filtration units, membranes, and chemical feed systems.
• Conduct water quality testing using monitoring equipment to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Calibrate and maintain testing and monitoring instruments for accurate performance.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement corrective actions to restore proper operation.
• Assemble and maintain hoses, piping systems, and related components at project sites.
• Handle, transfer, and manage chemical inventory including drums and treatment solutions.
• Perform filter backwashing, media replacement, and membrane cleaning or replacement.
• Collect, label, and ship water samples to designated laboratories for analysis.
• Maintain daily logs tracking system performance, test results, and maintenance activities.
• Complete PC-based service reports detailing site conditions, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Work with PLC controls and assist with repairs to instrumentation and control panels.
• Serve as a technical liaison to customers, providing recommendations and ensuring satisfaction.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, reagents, and sampling supplies for ongoing operations.
• Support multiple locations as needed and assist at regeneration facilities when required.
• Communicate regularly with the Regional Field Service Manager regarding site status and needs.
• Track and submit mileage, travel, and expense reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Pumps & filtration

Field service

Customer interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PLC controls

Calibration equipment

Job description

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a dependable Field Service Technician to support water purification operations across multiple customer sites. You will perform routine maintenance, test water quality, and service pumps, filtration units, and related equipment on-site.

You’ll travel frequently, document service activity, calibrate instruments, and collaborate with customers to ensure system performance and compliance with safety standards.