AIC - PLC HMI Electrical Controls Engineer (Tampa, FL)

Aquatech International Corporation • Thonotosassa, FL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and the recovery of critical minerals. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future, showcasing our commitment to addressing water's crucial role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com . Currently, Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time, PLC HMI Electrical Controls Engineer to work in our Project site in Tampa, Florida. The PLC HMI Electrical Controls Engineer will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee. The ideal candidate will be able to commission, install, and operate water/wastewater treatment systems, such as thermal-based brine concentrators and crystallizers, ultrafiltration (UF) demineralization (DM), reverse osmosis (RO), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and high-efficiency reverse osmosis (HERO). This candidate will also have experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs. Job Description: Will interface with the customer. Maintain construction supervision, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of water & wastewater treatment equipment, evaporators, crystallizers, and thermal desalination systems supplied by Aquatech. Experience in calibration of instrumentation, PLC logic review and troubleshooting, and operating interface setup and troubleshooting. Supervise the operation and maintenance of operating plants. Commissioning of rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifugal pumps, and blowers. Troubleshoot water treatment systems (pumps, motors, blower, valves & piping). Interpreting lab results. This job involves extensive traveling, both domestic and international. Field Service Engineers are ambassadors of the company in servicing our clients and customers. For this reason, good communication skills are necessary. The ideal candidate should be able to deal with various multinational clients. We are looking for candidates who are not only technically sound and energetic but are also able to perform independently in international work environments and manage the Sites. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Percent Overnight Travel: 50% to 75% of the calendar year Passport (active status) with the ability to travel and extended overnight stays. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of the engineering processes and standards required for the proper operation of water/wastewater treatment plants and technology, e.g., thermal-based as brine concentrators and crystallizers, ultra-filtration (UF) demineralization (DM), reverse osmosis (RO), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and high-efficiency reverse osmosis (HERO) through coursework or experience.
• Perform commissioning, installation, and operation of water/wastewater treatment systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to use a personal computer (MS Word & Excel) at a high level of proficiency.
• Attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation Engineering.
• 2-3 years of experience in Allen Bradley PLCs' Factory Talk HMIs or their equivalent, like Siemens PLCs.
• Passport (active status) with the ability to travel and extended overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years of experience in water treatment or related systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the customer.
• Maintain construction supervision, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of water & wastewater treatment equipment, evaporators, crystallizers, and thermal desalination systems supplied by Aquatech.
• Experience in calibration of instrumentation, PLC logic review and troubleshooting, and operating interface setup and troubleshooting.
• Supervise the operation and maintenance of operating plants.
• Commissioning of rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifugal pumps, and blowers.
• Troubleshoot water treatment systems (pumps, motors, blower, valves & piping).
• Interpreting lab results.
• Manage the Sites.

Benefits

• Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level