Field Engineer

Pay

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Schedule

• Rotating field schedules, including two-weeks-on/two-weeks-off assignments
• Day and night shifts
• Extended field deployments depending on project needs
• Two-week on / two-week off schedule during year one
• During field rotations, work 7 days per week, up to 12 hours per day, depending on site needs
• During off-shifts, remain fully off duty—your time is your own, and Linkan prioritizes burnout prevention
• Occasional overtime may be required during operational emergencies, weather delays, or system failures

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering required
• Industrial, mining, or heavy-environment operations experience preferred (internships, co-ops, or field work count)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform hands-on work
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities
• Ability to analyze operating data, recognize trends, and communicate findings clearly
• Ability to work safely in rugged environments, including climbing stairs, walking rough terrain, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in remote locations based on project needs
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions

Responsibilities

• Serve as a shift operator for at least the first six months, directly running water treatment systems, monitoring process conditions, and ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Operate and maintain equipment such as: pumps, valves, filters, clarifiers, membrane systems, chemical feed systems, and related process equipment
• Perform routine inspections of treatment systems, equipment, piping, pumps, tanks, and instrumentation to ensure safe and effective operation
• Collect water samples, conduct field testing, and record and report operational data in accordance with Linkan and site protocols
• Support troubleshooting and optimization by identifying system upsets, making process adjustments, and coordinating with operations and engineering teams to resolve issues
• Assist with startup, shutdown, maintenance tasks, and commissioning activities for treatment systems
• Safely handle and transfer treatment chemicals (coagulants, caustic, lime, oxidizers, etc.) following all safety standards
• Support mechanical tasks within the scope of training, including hose connections, pump swaps, line flushing, minor maintenance, and system cleanouts
• Maintain housekeeping standards for treatment facilities, work areas, and equipment
• Serve as the problem-solving facilitator between site operations and the engineering design team by documenting daily operations, reporting issues, and sharing process observations
• Participate in pilot testing, bench chemistry work, and small-scale process trials in the field or in Linkan offices
• Provide feedback to the design team on system performance, reliability issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining regular check-ins with supervisors and project leads
• Work rotating Water Treatment Operator assignments, including day and night shifts
• Read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and plant control narratives
• Participate in engineering, laboratory, pilot testing, and commissioning assignments throughout the program
• Communicate effectively with Operations, Engineering, Laboratory personnel, vendors, and clients