Water Treatment Field Operations Lead

MPW Industrial Services, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical cover

401(k) match

Paid time off

Volunteer Time Off

Employee referral bonus

Wellness benefits

Professional development

Team environment

Career growth

Job summary

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead field operations across multiple project sites, coordinating Water Purification teams and ensuring systems operate efficiently.

You will supervise technicians, travel to sites, and uphold safety standards while driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, mechanical aptitude, and experience in water treatment, with communication skills to manage customer relationships and field teams.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field teams and multi-site operations.
• Technical aptitude in water purification, pumping, and process systems.
• Experience with safety compliance and field audits.
• Proficient with reporting software and digital records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Site Technicians and Field Service Technicians.
• Travel regularly to project sites to provide guidance and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Conduct field audits and inspections for safety culture.
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes, and system performance.
• Assist with chemical handling and treatment processes per procedures.
• Support installation, maintenance, and repair of pumps and filtration equipment.
• Monitor water quality and system performance.
• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment.
• Review data to improve performance and efficiency.
• Coordinate manpower and scheduling across sites.
• Provide training and development for field personnel.
• Communicate project status to management.
• Complete electronic reports on activity and safety observations.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety oversight

Communication

Field travel

Mentoring

Problem solving

Customer focus

Tools

Reporting software

Digital documentation systems

Computers

Job description

MPW Industrial Services, Inc. is seeking an Area Supervisor to lead field operations across multiple project sites, coordinating Water Purification teams and ensuring systems operate efficiently.

You will supervise technicians, travel to sites, and uphold safety standards while driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, mechanical aptitude, and experience in water treatment, with communication skills to manage customer relationships and field teams.