Field Water Treatment Supervisor

Clean Harbors•Ludington, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, Powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for a Field Water Treatment Supervisor to work at a customer location and to join their safety-conscious team! This team member is responsible for the full operational lifecycle and crew management of water treatment equipment, including bag, sand, media and resin filtration as well as other methods. This is a highly mobile, field-based role requiring extensive travel (90% or more) to client and project sites. The Field Water Treatment Supervisor serves as the subject matter expert for system planning, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair, while also contributing to organizational knowledge through training and best practice development and a representative of HPC-Industrial in creating a continuous working relationship with clients/customers.

Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience operating or maintaining water treatment systems (Solids removal, media, resin, RO, DI, or similar)
Working knowledge of water chemistry principles and water quality standards
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and process systems in a field environment
Strong documentation habits and attention to data accuracy
Ability and willingness to travel 90% or more, including extended deployments
Minimum 5 plus years of experience within the industrial cleaning industry.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Valid Driver’s License
Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs;
Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations;
Valid driver license and other requirements of company’s driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business;
OSHA certification may be required for this job;
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers;
RCRA certificates

Responsibilities

Lead site assessments and develop installation plans for mobile water treatment equipment
Execute equipment installation in accordance with project specifications and engineering drawings
Commission systems and verify performance against target water quality parameters prior to handoff
Coordinate with project managers, site contacts, and logistics teams to ensure on-schedule deployment
Operate high purity water treatment systems during assigned project periods
Monitor water chemistry parameters including total dissolved solids (TDS), pH and flow rates
Adjust system controls and chemical dosing to maintain product water quality within specified limits
Identify and respond promptly to process deviations or alarm conditions
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process-related system failures in a field setting
Execute repairs and component replacements using available tools and spare parts
Escalate issues beyond field repair capability to engineering or OEM support with detailed documentation
Minimize system downtime through rapid, methodical fault isolation
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines and internal PM schedules
Document all maintenance activities, parts used, and findings in the maintenance management system
Track equipment service intervals and proactively flag upcoming maintenance needs
Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of all equipment in the field
Record operational data including system performance metrics and water chemistry results at defined intervals
Maintain accurate, legible field logs and submit reports to operations management on a regular cadence
Flag out-of-specification conditions and document corrective actions taken
Train site personnel, client operators, and junior technicians in water treatment operations
Develop and deliver practical, hands-on instruction covering system operation, water chemistry, and safety procedures
Assess trainee competency and provide constructive feedback
Create or update training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs) as needed
Contribute to the development and refinement of operational best practices based on field experience and performance data
Participate in periodic technical reviews and recommend process improvements
Share lessons learned across the field team to raise overall operational standards