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Industrial Pump Technician
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$51,876 / year median in Texas
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Experienced Field Service Technician with a desire to manage a growing Municipal and Industrial Field Service Group. As a Field Service Technician, you'll be on the front lines providing start-up, operations and maintenance expertise on water and wastewater treatment systems for customers in Municipal and Industrial applications at a variety of locations. This role involves working on equipment and technologies including, pumps (submersible, vertical turbines, progressive cavity, horizontal end suction and multi-stage centrifugal), Water and wastewater treatment equipment such as SBR's, Extended Aeration, MBBR, tertiary and denitrification filters, multi-media filters, blowers, and control panels, you'll need to have excellent mechanical know how, willingness to learn and problem-solving skills. If you like the idea of learning, teaching, and managing in a team environment that provides meaningful services that supports the environment and you can feel good about at the end of the day, this is a great opportunity. Requirements Provide Start-up, operate, trouble shoot, and optimize equipment performance. Conduct maintenance and repair of rotating equipment such as pumps, blowers, screens, filter, and chemical injection pumps. Carry out mechanical, electrical and controls repair and diagnostics on equipment such as pumps, valves, air compressors, blowers, and instrumentation. Create and maintain site paperwork and provide customers with detailed technical summaries of work performed. Consult with customer management and operation teams. Ensure contract compliance of volume and quality specifications. Other duties as assigned. High School Diploma / GED / Home School Certification OR international equivalent and 2+ years' experience of service/maintenance or equivalent in an industrial environment Bachelor or associate's degree in science/engineering (STEM) or technical certificate in Instrumentation, Controls, or programming and/or water treatment experience with PLC control systems, PLC programming and troubleshooting is preferred. Ability to gain and maintain access to sites as assigned Valid Driver's License $25.00- $35.00 HR DOE Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance