Pilot Operator (Entry-Level)

At Aquatech, we tackle 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 by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

We are seeking an Entry or Mid-Level Pilot Operator to help train in and lead the deployment, assembly, operation, and maintenance of advanced water filtration pilot systems in the field. When not deployed on active field assignments, the candidate will report to the Albany office to support equipment preparation, system staging, and technical planning. In this senior role, you will be responsible for the mechanical setup, 24/7 commissioning, and advanced maintenance of complex fluid handling and filtration systems on customer sites worldwide. You will direct field operator teams during critical start-up phases and serve as the primary technical trainer for customer staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and position mobile pilot trailers/skids.
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and overhead cranes to position heavy equipment, structural components, and piping assemblies.
• Lead mechanical assembly, structural mounting, and pipe fitting (PVC, stainless steel, flexible hoses, valves, and manifolds) to integrate pilot equipment into host facilities.
• Operate, monitor, and optimize advanced water treatment pilot systems (e.g., ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, media filters, chemical dosing systems).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and field repairs on small motors, centrifugal/positive displacement pumps, diesel generators, and low-voltage electrical controls.
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic fluid handling systems, including actuators, control valves, pressure regulators, and compressors.
• Execute routine preventive maintenance and maintain detailed operational logs and equipment service records.
• Manage shift schedules and direct teams of operators in a 24/7 operational environment during pilot start-ups and commissioning phases.
• Deliver clear, structured on-site training to customer operators and technical personnel on system operation, monitoring procedures, and basic troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact on customer sites, maintaining professional communication and delivering daily status reports to engineering teams and client management.
• Rigorously implement and enforce OSHA safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, and Hazard Communication (HazCom).
• Lead daily Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and tailgate safety meetings prior to executing field work.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

• Familiar with industrial pipe fitting, including threaded, solvent-welded, flanged, and high-pressure flexible lines.
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