Pilot Technician

Kurita America Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita America is seeking a Pilot Technician in Brooklyn Park, MN to lead water treatment pilot studies and demonstrate equipment performance to validate processes for customers and sales teams.

You will develop customized pilot designs, prepare equipment, operate tests, take samples, and report findings while assisting engineers and operators across projects. Travel 50–80% nationwide; lift up to 50 pounds; 2+ years hands-on mechanical/electrical exposure; compensation $60,000–$65,000 per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 2 years post-secondary coursework in science, mechanics, and electronics.
• 2-3 years' experience with mechanical equipment, tools, controls, plumbing, piping or related equipment.
• Experience as a start-up technician in related field or equivalent exposure preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, piping, controls, metering and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of water chemistry is helpful.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel 50-80% across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand pilot plan and protocol in preparation for upcoming pilot tests.
• Prepare pilot water treatment equipment according to plan, protocol, and BOM for pilot operation shipment
• Operate and perform pilot testing: jar testing, adjustment of chemical feeds, meters and values, instruction of engineer and operator, etc.
• Set up/tear down of equipment involving plumbing
• Take water samples for analysis
• Submit field and test reports that are timely, concise, and accurate
• Assist internal and external customers in solving field problems
• Independently telephone and follow-up on customer service issues as requested or assigned
• Actively participate in company committees and initiatives (safety, design guides, R&D, etc.) as assigned
• Performance of other technical duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical equipment

Field troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma with 2 years post-secondary coursework in science/mechanics/electronics

Tools

Hach DR 900 Series

Job description

Overview

Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of an approx 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita's corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.

The Pilot Technician will support product sales by leading water treatment equipment pilot study demonstrations that validate process and equipment performance. The Technician will also develop and implement customized pilot study designs to achieve targeted water treatment objectives and diagnose and resolve customer treatment challenges through process, equipment, and hydraulic design analysis and troubleshooting.

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Travel: 50-80% all across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada

Compensation: $60,000-65,000/year

Responsibilities

• Review and understand pilot plan and protocol in preparation for upcoming pilot tests.
• Prepare pilot water treatment equipment according to plan, protocol, and BOM for pilot operation shipment
• Operate and perform pilot testing: jar testing, adjustment of chemical feeds, meters and values, instruction of engineer and operator, etc. (Uses Hach DR 900 Series test kit for iron, manganese, chlorine, and other contaminant analysis.)
• Set up/tear down of equipment involving plumbing
• Take water samples for analysis
• Submit field and test reports that are timely, concise, and accurate
• Assist internal and external customers in solving field problems
• Independently telephone and follow-up on customer service issues as requested or assigned
• Actively participate in company committees and initiatives (safety, design guides, R&D, etc.) as assigned
• Performance of other technical duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 2 years post-secondary coursework in science, mechanics, and electronics required
• 2-3 years' experience working with mechanical equipment, tools, controls, plumbing, piping or related equipment
• Experience as a start-up technician in a related field, taking on progressively more responsibility; or equivalent exposure preferred
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, piping, controls, metering and instrumentation
• Knowledge of water chemistry is helpful
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to travel 50-80% of the time across the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada

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