Senior Water Treatment Technician - Lead Projects & Travel

Kleinfelder; McClure (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a highly skilled Senior Water Treatment Mechanic to lead maintenance, troubleshoot complex water treatment systems, and drive project tasks across Northwest Ohio and beyond. You will manage equipment like pumps, valves, and chemical feed systems, reading blueprints and P&ID’s, with opportunities to mentor junior staff.

The role offers diverse projects, travel opportunities, and clear pathways into senior roles such as Senior Water Operator or Project Manager, with an

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification or training in water treatment operations is preferred.
• 3-8 years of hands-on water and/or wastewater treatment experience.
• Thorough understanding of equipment operations and maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications for data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance, repair, and installation of pumps, motors, valves, blowers, chemical feed systems, and other treatment equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and P&ID’s, electrical knowledge, basic plumbing skills,Instrumentation and field setup-up and commissioning.
• Diagnosing equipment and systems issues.
• Assist with the planning and execution of preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with operations staff to support continuous plant performance and efficiency.
• Monitors operational performance of mechanical systems and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory performance standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reports related to water operations, including production data, maintenance logs, and regulatory documentation.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level technicians and staff professionals as needed.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

P&ID reading

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a highly skilled Senior Water Treatment Mechanic to lead maintenance, troubleshoot complex water treatment systems, and drive project tasks across Northwest Ohio and beyond. You will manage equipment like pumps, valves, and chemical feed systems, reading blueprints and P&ID’s, with opportunities to mentor junior staff.

The role offers diverse projects, travel opportunities, and clear pathways into senior roles such as Senior Water Operator or Project Manager, with an