PLC/Electro-Mechanical Service Technician (Water Treatment)

Chemtrade; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Family-friendly benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Polytec, part of Chemtrade, is seeking a field service technician to install and commission water treatment equipment at customer sites across multiple locations. You will configure hardware/software and integrate PLC control logic, then perform routine maintenance and repairs with a focus on safety and reliability.

The role requires strong electrical/mechanical skills, excellent communication with customers, and a willingness to travel overnight more than 75% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience with solid electrical and mechanical capability.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys partnering with customers.
• Service-oriented, responsive, and dependable under time pressure.
• Residence in Nebraska or willing to relocate to the area.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission water treatment equipment at customer sites.
• Configure hardware/software and integrate control logic (PLC).
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Diagnose faults, test performance, and return systems to spec.
• Keep meticulous records of all field activities.
• Maintain tools and test equipment, ensuring readiness and accuracy.
• Teach customers to operate and care for their systems safely.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical capability

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Tools

PLC systems

Welding setup

Job description

Do you thrive on the road and on the tools?Imagine starting your week in a municipal plant fine-tuning PLC parameters after an equipment upgrade, then heading to an industrial facility to troubleshoot a process issue before training operators on best practices. If that mix of travel, technology, and customer interaction sounds like your ideal rhythm, this role is for you.Role snapshotInstall and commission water treatment equipment at customer sitesConfigure hardware/software and integrate control logic (PLC)Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairsDiagnose faults, test performance, and return systems to specKeep meticulous records of all field activitiesMaintain tools and test equipment, ensuring readiness and accuracyTeach customers to operate and care for their systems safelyTrack and manage replacement parts and consumablesMust-havesAt least 5 years of maintenance experience with solid electrical and mechanical capabilityExcellent communicator who enjoys partnering with customersService-oriented, responsive, and dependable under time pressureComfort with extensive travel: expect overnight trips more than 75% of the timeResidence in Nebraska requiredCapabilities include: electrical troubleshooting and repair; setting up welding for production; comprehensive maintenance/repair; readiness for field service demandsHands-on exposure to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Environment and safetyWork within chemical manufacturing plants producing alkaline mineral slurries, with limited interaction with other Hazmat and non-Hazmat productsOperate in ambient temperatures exceeding 100 °F while wearing PPERegularly climb ladders/stairs and lift within OSHA guidelinesExpect outdoor exposure—radiant heat and cold are typicalFollow rigorous safety programs: Confined Space, Working at Heights, Management of Change, Hot Work, and required operating proceduresWhy PolytecAs part of Chemtrade, Polytec has delivered tailored water treatment programs for 30+ years. We help industrial and municipal partners meet permit requirements through innovative chemistry and reliable service—supported by a strong chemical and transportation network for rapid response.Grow with usWe’re building a workplace where different perspectives power better ideas. Expect an inclusive culture, family-friendly benefits, and opportunities to advance—so you can do great work and live well outside of it.