Field Service Site Engineer - IWS

About the role

Aquatech tackles the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals through innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery.

This full-time, exempt Field Service Site Engineer position is based in Canonsburg, PA and reports to the Sr. Manager of the Integrated Water Services division (IWS).

Responsibilities

• Provide field service to Aquatech’s customers (domestic and international).
• Startup and troubleshooting of water treatment plants and equipment; supervision and maintenance advice to customers.
• Prepare daily reports on activities at customer sites.
• Map additional business opportunities at customer sites.
• Act as a technical adviser to customers.
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines to support customers.
• Provide feedback to engineering teams on lessons learned for future improvements.
• Carry out modifications to PLC and HMI programs under guidance from the home office.
• Supervise site activities such as filter media and RO membrane loading.
• Provide training to customer staff on plant operation and maintenance.
• Participate in in-house activities such as preparing engineering documents, schedules, and programming PLC and HMI equipment.
• Assist in developing proposals.
• Make visits to vendor sites for inspection and testing.
• Travel up to 60% of the time may be necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Electrical and Controls, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1–7 years’ experience in a process industry or process engineering firm.
• Experience with water treatment equipment such as filters, RO, clarifiers, Ion Exchange, and wastewater treatment is highly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, instrumentation, and controls is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of industrial safety is necessary.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and control systems is preferred.
• Experience in programming PLC and HMI is highly desirable.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to travel to customer sites for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.

Physical 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 involving sitting most of the time, with limited walking and standing.