Water Treatment Field Service Engineer

Chemtrade; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytec, Inc., a Chemtrade subsidiary, seeks an experienced Field Service Technician to install, upgrade, and service water treatment equipment at industrial and municipal sites in Nebraska. You will configure PLCs, verify wiring, test performance, and train customers while maintaining thorough documentation.

Expect frequent overnight travel (>75%), strict safety adherence, and strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills to keep systems compliant and running reliably.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience with a strong mechanical/electrical foundation.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Willingness to travel overnight more than 75% of the time within your territory and reside in Nebraska.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, welding setup for production work, broad maintenance and repair capabilities, and readiness for field service.
• Comfort working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and upgrade equipment across multiple field locations.
• Configure hardware and software after installation, including PLC-related settings.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on technology and mechanical systems.
• Test, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues to restore optimal performance.
• Create thorough service reports and documentation of installations and repairs.
• Maintain, calibrate, and account for tools, test gear, and service equipment.
• Train customers on safe and efficient operation of installed systems.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and replacement components.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical foundation

Electrical foundation

PLC familiarity

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Nebraska residency

Safety compliance

Job description

Your day in this role Morning finds you on the road to an industrial or municipal site in Nebraska. You arrive, review the service ticket, and get to work—installing or upgrading water treatment equipment, verifying wiring, configuring PLC parameters, and testing performance. In the afternoon, you walk the customer through best practices, document the work performed, and reconcile spare parts before heading to your next stop. With frequent overnight travel, you’ll be the trusted face of Polytec—solving problems, preventing downtime, and keeping systems compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, and upgrade equipment across multiple field locations
• Configure hardware and software after installation, including PLC-related settings
• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on technology and mechanical systems
• Test, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues to restore optimal performance
• Create thorough service reports and documentation of installations and repairs
• Maintain, calibrate, and account for tools, test gear, and service equipment
• Train customers on safe and efficient operation of installed systems
• Manage inventory of spare parts and replacement components

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience with a strong mechanical/electrical foundation
• Customer-first mindset with clear, professional communication skills
• Service-driven approach and responsiveness to client needs
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight more than 75% of the time within your territory
• Residency in Nebraska is required
• Proficiency in: electrical troubleshooting and repair; welding setup for production work; broad maintenance and repair capabilities; readiness for field service
• Comfort working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Working conditions

• Operate within chemical manufacturing environments handling alkaline mineral slurries, with limited interaction with other Hazmat and non-Hazmat materials
• Capable of tasks in 100+ °F ambient temperatures while wearing appropriate PPE
• Regular climbing of stairs and ladders and lifting within OSHA guidelines
• Exposure to outdoor conditions where heat or cold is routine
• Strict adherence to plant safety programs: Confined Space, Working at Heights, Management of Change, Hot Work, and operating procedures

About Polytec

Polytec, Inc., a subsidiary of Chemtrade, has served the water treatment sector for over three decades. We design and deliver innovative, customized chemical programs for industrial and municipal clients to help them meet pretreatment and direct discharge permit requirements. With a robust chemical and logistics network, we ensure responsive, reliable service across the Midwest.

Culture and growth

We believe diverse perspectives power better solutions. You’ll join a team that values inclusion, supports work–life balance, and offers family-friendly benefits alongside meaningful opportunities to grow your career. Bring your skills and curiosity—thrive with us professionally and personally.