Water Management Engineer

About the role

Phigenics provides independent expert guidance and advanced technologies to our clients to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall safety of water systems. Our clients include a diverse mix of industry leaders in healthcare, hospitality, government, higher education, retail, and manufacturing facilities. Phigenics does not sell water treatment chemicals and is not biased toward any treatment technology or supplier.

The Water Management Engineer reports to the Director of Field Services and provides service and account management support for clients in a region. The role services existing clients by taking water tests, maintaining equipment, and assisting in maintaining Comprehensive Water Management Programs by analyzing microbiological and water chemistry data and responding quickly, professionally, and accurately to client requests.

Responsibilities

• Take on-site readings via testing instruments (chlorine, temperature, and pH readings)
• Collect building water samples to be sent to a lab for cultures
• Perform minor maintenance on water monitoring equipment
• Mentor or train peers to ensure consistent knowledge sharing and team development (once fully trained)

Qualifications

• Must live near Atlanta, GA
• Background in science, engineering, or mathematics preferred
• Ability to learn how to use equipment that measures pH, temperature, and residual oxidant in water
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Self-motivated and directed with a "can do" attitude
• Strong desire to learn new concepts
• Demonstrate commitment to high ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities
• Understand and use MS Office, Gmail, and various Google applications

Work environment & travel

• Position requires traveling to client sites in a region, servicing equipment, and collecting water samples
• Approximately 40% travel up to a 300-mile radius is expected
• Mileage reimbursement is available
• Some overnight travel will be required
• Wearing of PPE is sometimes required
• Position often requires a great deal of walking around client sites, may include climbing stairs or ladders, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds
• May provide occasional support in other regions