Membrane Technican

Water Technologies•Beach City, TX

About The Position

The Membrane Technician provides maintenance and quality control expertise for mobile water treatment systems, working with technologies including reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and Gas Transfer Membrane systems. The role completes duties as directed by the Membrane Supervisor and Production Manager, supports equipment preparation and troubleshooting, and helps deliver customer satisfaction through on-time preparation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, home school certification, or international equivalent.
Valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to use hand and power tools.
Strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate and optimize equipment performance.
Commitment to VPP health and safety requirements and ISO quality procedures.
Time-management skills to work around deadlines and customer needs.
Ability and willingness to perform physical duties such as lifting and climbing.
Ability and willingness to work with water-treatment chemicals.
Ability and willingness to be on call for emergency response.
Ability and willingness to work rotating nights, days, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in industrial settings, refineries, water treatment, or chemical plants.
Mechanical and electrical/instrumentation experience.
Forklift experience.
Basic PLC experience.
PVC pipe-fitting experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues on equipment including valves, piping, air compressors, dosing pumps, blowers, and instrumentation.
Maintain ISO quality-control documentation throughout work on equipment.
Perform analytical testing, including chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, conductivity, rejections, and recoveries.
Document and report findings for approval and troubleshoot issues that are out of compliance.
Identify and pull parts needed for equipment job start-ups and identify returning equipment for inventory.
Perform membrane cleanings and media sluicing as needed.
Assist plant maintenance or electrical departments with projects and issues as needed.
Prepare equipment on time and support continuous improvement initiatives and value-added projects to ensure equipment quality while considering cycle times.