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Aquatech is seeking highly motivated Site Technicians to support the deployment, startup, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of mobile and containerized water treatment systems. This position serves as a structured development path toward becoming a Field Service Engineer within Aquatech's Mobile Fleet and Build-Own-Operate (BOO) business. Candidates will gain practical experience with membrane systems, filtration equipment, chemical treatment processes, pumps, instrumentation, controls, and industrial utility systems while working alongside experienced commissioning engineers and operations personnel.

The Site Service Technicians will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered a non-exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:  Strategic thinking, customer relationship management, talent development, operational excellence, commercial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, communication skills, and executive presence.

Job Description:

• Assist with mobilization, setup, interconnection, startup, commissioning, and demobilization of containerized and skid-mounted treatment systems.
• Support mechanical installation activities including piping connections, pumps, valves, chemical feed systems, instrumentation, and auxiliary equipment.
• Operate and monitor Reverse Osmosis (RO), Ultrafiltration (UF), Multimedia Filtration (MMF), cartridge filtration, clarification, softening, ion exchange, and chemical feed systems.
• Monitor system performance including flows, pressures, recoveries, chemical consumption, and water quality parameters.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and equipment servicing activities.
• Troubleshoot process, mechanical, electrical, and operational issues to improve system reliability and performance.
• Collect water and wastewater samples and perform field testing and process monitoring activities.
• Maintain operating logs, inspection reports, maintenance records, and safety documentation.
• Serve as an on-site representative of Aquatech while maintaining professional customer interactions.
• Participate in Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), toolbox talks, and site-specific safety programs.

Skill Requirements:

• Mechanical aptitude with pumps, valves, piping systems, rotating equipment, and treatment processes.
• Familiarity with PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring platforms.
• Ability to read P&IDs, process flow diagrams, operating procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in remote environments and travel extensively.
• Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401 (k) plan. All benefits are based on eligibility.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

 

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate Degree, Technical School Certification, or Military Technical Training preferred.
• 3–5 years of field experience in industrial water, wastewater, utilities, process industries, or related industrial services.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, startup, commissioning, operations, or maintenance activities.
• Experience with RO, UF, filtration systems, clarifiers, pumps, and process equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic water chemistry, treatment concepts, and safe chemical handling.
• Location & Travel: Remote-based position with deployment to project sites throughout North America. Travel requirement up to 70%.

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