Field Service Engineer

Veolia Environnement SA•Minnetonka, MN

9d•$40 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Our Water Technology Business has an exciting opportunity available for a Field Service Engineer. The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for managing all aspects of water treatment plant commissioning, installation, and optimization, serving as a key interface between design engineering, construction teams, control systems, and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or College Diploma from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years of experience in water treatment field
Comprehensive knowledge of structural, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, piping, welding specifications, and civil engineering notations
Expert knowledge of water treatment systems and technologies including Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange, and Thermal systems
Demonstrated ability to perform equipment startup, commissioning, and process optimization
Strong water treatment chemistry knowledge and technical proficiency with ability to apply engineering principles to troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem resolution
Advanced technical skills including competency with analytical instrumentation, calibrated tools, hand tools, and safe handling of chemically aggressive fluids (acids and bases)
Working knowledge of electrical equipment, control systems, and safety protocols
Valid passport and driver's license with ability to travel extensively (70-80% annually, ~250 days/year) throughout North America and internationally
Proven ability to work independently and remotely with cross-functional project teams, driving projects to completion with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines and commitments
Strong customer relationship management skills with ability to balance external and internal stakeholder needs, present effectively to diverse audiences, and communicate complex technical information clearly
Computer proficiency including word processing, spreadsheets, network operations, and database management for technical documentation and reporting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to create concise technical reports and deliver presentations to customers, clients, and internal teams
Effective prioritization and multitasking abilities for managing multiple service projects and administrative responsibilities simultaneously
Sound business judgment with ability to conduct risk-reward analysis, make strategic decisions aligned with organizational objectives, and contribute effectively within commercial team environments
Strong mathematical skills and customer service orientation
Ability to adapt quickly to new problems, clients, and situations

Nice To Haves

Experience in Commissioning, Construction, or Services
Mechanical experience and hands-on know-how, particularly with water treatment equipment (pumps, valves, instrumentation, relief valves, regulators, pneumatic systems)
Electrical experience and hands-on know-how, particularly with electrical panels and water treatment equipment
Operating experience with water treatment equipment including evaporators, crystallizers, reverse osmosis (RO) systems, micro-filtration, clarification, and conventional filtration
Training in Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures

Responsibilities

Participate in Model Reviews, Engineering Design Meetings, and Safety in Design reviews to ensure accessibility, maintenance, and operability of process equipment
Perform control system factory acceptance tests with clients and client-designated representatives
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to improve operations and determine design viability
Apply mathematical operations to water treatment chemistry calculations, plane geometry, chemistry formulas, test reliability and validity, budget analysis, and Time & Material (T&M) contract cost monitoring
Serve as construction liaison between design engineering and construction teams during erection of Water Treatment Plants
Identify and correct equipment alignment issues and plumb adjustment figures during installation
Manage activities of outside vendors and suppliers, ensuring services and supplies meet project specifications and performance requirements
Maintain strong safety mindset to ensure executed work reflects technical requirements within company safety standards
Develop and execute Commissioning Schedules and Performance Plans for Water Treatment Plants
Commission Water Treatment Plants by ensuring process equipment and control systems perform per specifications
Perform PLC/HMI activities including Control System IO Checkout, system networking, program upload/download, ladder logic and function block understanding, code troubleshooting, and simple logic writing
Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer sites
Develop Standard Operating Procedures and log sheets to document and monitor equipment operation
Develop and execute classroom and hands-on training regarding operation and maintenance of process equipment
Perform after-market services including site inspections, equipment inspections, and operator training
Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and reference for future outages