Traveling Field Service Representative

Veolia; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Field Service Representative to provide essential operations and maintenance support for water treatment systems. This role requires expertise in mechanical operations, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to environmental sustainability. Candidates will work on diverse water treatment technologies in a collaborative environment, contributing to sustainable water management solutions.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan & Permissive Time Off

Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years' service/maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Bachelor or Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and calibration activities on water treatment systems.
• Monitor and optimize equipment performance.
• Support lab testing and data analysis.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Basic wastewater or water treatment knowledge

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Home School Certification

Bachelor or Associates Degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

As a Field Service Representative, you’ll be on the front lines providing operations and maintenance expertise on water treatment systems for one of our customers from one of a variety of industries. This mission critical role involves working on a variety of technologies including catalytic oxidation, wastewater clarification, media filtration, softening, reverse osmosis (RO) and filter press separation.

Key Characteristics

• Conduct maintenance and calibration activities

• Consult with shift lead and site management

• Excellent mechanical know how and problem-solving skills

• Ensure contract compliance of volume and quality specifications

• Operate, monitor, and optimize equipment performance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and optimize equipment performance

• Conduct critical and preventative maintenance and calibration activities on equipment

• Take samples and support the Lab FSR in performing analytical testing such as: pH, COD, DO, Ammonia, ATP, TSS, 30-min settling tests, phosphorus, in addition to various other site-specific testing requirements

• Support the Lab FSR in reviewing lab data and make appropriate process changes based upon plant conditions and laboratory results

• Utilize forklift as needed for plant operations purposes

• Monitor, adjust and maintain chemical injection systems

• Support the maintenance team in maintaining inventory of spare parts and adequate supply of chemicals and replacement parts

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and control troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, air compressors, ejectors, process pumps, blowers, and instrumentation

• Create and maintain site documentation, and provide customers with detailed technical summaries of work performed

• Consult with shift lead and site management

• Ensure contract compliance of volume and quality specifications

• Meet customer access requirements to sites

• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic wastewater or water treatment

• Knowledge of basic computer skills

• Proficient in Google Suite or related software

• Data interpretation, record keeping reporting and critical decision-making skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English in a fluent manner

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance for pumps, bearings, blowers and general rotating equipment

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required:

• High School Diploma / GED / Home School Certification OR international equivalent 2+ years’ experience of service/maintenance or equivalent in an industrial environment

• A valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Bachelor or Associates Degree in Science/Engineering (STEM) or technical certificate in Instrumentation

• Experience working with wastewater treatment technologies

Please Note:This position will support New Jersey and southern PA . However, candidates from other locations will be considered.

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan & Permissive Time Off (US only)
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.