Mobile Field Water Treatment Lead

HPC Industrial; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

HPC-Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking a Field Water Treatment Supervisor to oversee mobile water treatment operations at client sites in the Austin area. You will lead site assessments, installation planning, commissioning, and ongoing operation while building strong client relationships and ensuring safety.

This role requires extensive travel (90%+), hands-on control of filtration systems and water quality monitoring.

Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on experience operating or maintaining water treatment systems, including solids removal, media filtration, resin filtration, RO/DI, or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of water chemistry principles and water quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and process systems in a field environment.
• Strong documentation habits and attention to data accuracy.
• Ability and willingness to travel 90% or more, including extended deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead site assessments and develop installation plans for mobile water treatment equipment.
• Execute equipment installation in accordance with project specifications and engineering drawings.
• Commission systems and verify performance against target water quality parameters before handoff.
• Operate high-purity water treatment systems during assigned project periods.
• Monitor water chemistry parameters, including TDS, pH, and flow rates.
• Adjust system controls and chemical dosing to maintain product water quality within specified limits.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process-related system failures in a field setting.
• Execute repairs and component replacements using available tools and spare parts.
• Escalate issues beyond field repair capabilities to engineering or OEM support, providing detailed documentation.
• Minimize system downtime through rapid, methodical fault isolation.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines and internal schedules.
• Document all maintenance activities, parts used, and findings in the maintenance management system.
• Track equipment service intervals and proactively identify upcoming maintenance needs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and serviceability of all equipment in the field.
• Record operational data, including system performance metrics and water chemistry results, at defined intervals.
• Maintain accurate, legible field logs and submit reports to operations management regularly.
• Flag out-of-specification conditions and document corrective actions taken.
• Train site personnel, client operators, and junior technicians in water treatment operations.
• Develop and deliver practical, hands-on instruction covering system operation, water chemistry, and safety procedures.
• Assess trainee competency and provide constructive feedback.
• Create or update training materials and SOPs as needed.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of operational best practices based on field experience and performance data.
• Participate in periodic technical reviews and recommend process improvements.
• Share lessons learned across the field team to improve overall operational standards.

Skills

Hands-on water treatment

Water chemistry

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Travel 90%+

Job description

HPC-Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking a Field Water Treatment Supervisor to oversee mobile water treatment operations at client sites in the Austin area. You will lead site assessments, installation planning, commissioning, and ongoing operation while building strong client relationships and ensuring safety.

This role requires extensive travel (90%+), hands-on control of filtration systems and water quality monitoring.