Field Process Engineer – Wastewater

Xylem•Colorado Springs, CO

33d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Field Process Engineer – Wastewater Xylem is seeking a skilled and experienced Field Process Engineer – Wastewater to support our industrial, municipal water, and wastewater facilities, reverse osmosis, Microfiltration , clarification, APT Equipment. Highly experienced with commissioning wastewater equipment, operating and maintaining wastewater treatment machinery & equipment and systems preferred. Proficient with startup and commissioning of wastewater processes like precipitation, neutralization, clarification, microfiltration / filtration, and related infrastructure technologies such as dosing pumps, pumps/motors, VFDs, and potentially filter press technology This role is key to delivering and optimizing cutting-edge water treatment systems that keep our industrial clients running at peak performance.

Requirements

High School Diploma is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred, although commensurate wastewater commissioning and troubleshooting experience will be considered.
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, and hydraulics / pneumatic systems required
Working knowledge in the startup and commissioning of wastewater processes like precipitation, neutralization, clarification, microfiltration / filtration, and related infrastructure technologies such as dosing pumps, pumps/motors, VFDs, and potentially filter press technology
The ability to troubleshoot instrumentation & use PLC programs and ladder logic is required (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
Comfortable working with and around electrical systems and panels rated at 480V, 240V, and 120V
Must be able to travel extensively in US and Canada (home every other weekend)
Highly experienced with commissioning wastewater equipment, operating and maintaining wastewater treatment machinery & equipment and systems preferred
Must have the ability to read and interpret basic electrical and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, installation and/or civil drawings, and the ability to discuss specifics, notes and changes with varied disciplines.
General computer skills are necessary in completing daily requirements
Available for extensive travel, often on short notice; (Both Domestic and International travel are likely to be required)
Organizational skills with good writing skills, able to craft documentation and perform presentations to suit the audience required
May be required to pass a 40-hour health and safety training for hazardous waste, at the company's expense.
Ability to work in elevations of around 15 thousand feet and varied weather conditions
Ability to obtain a Xylem company credit card required
Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and a valid passport (if required).
An ability to gain access to a nuclear power site by passing a related sociological screen may be necessary, plus any other testing requirements to access a customer site.

Nice To Haves

Secondary language skills are desirable

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and support to company engineers and equipment end users in the quick and efficient startup of newly installed wastewater equipment, training of site personnel in the operation and maintenance and repair of the equipment.
Work in industrial, municipal water, and wastewater facilities that may be under construction or already existing and may be required to travel internationally as well as domestically, with some extended stays. Work may exceed eight hours per day.
Be responsible for the commissioning of both single water treatment devices as well as entire industrial systems.
Maintain standard internal documents and reports, scripting details & updating tasks including managing and separating work done, and work to be done to maintain typical project schedules.
Use Microsoft Office suite daily and internal programs such as on-line travel assistants and electronic expense reporting programs (SAP, Concur ideal).
Develop a positive and professional working relationship with specialty and union site craft, learn and follow site rules and safety regulations, and use good judgment on behalf of Xylem.
Self-driven and ability to work onsite independently as needed.