Water Treatment Construction Technician for Data Centers

Garratt Callahan Co•Charleston, SC

2d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Treatment Construction Technician works at a customer's data center in the Charleston, South Carolina, area. The role supports start-up and commissioning of water treatment systems and newly installed piping, system assets, and control equipment; performs water testing, laboratory work, and analysis; troubleshoots water-treatment and control equipment; and resolves customer water-treatment concerns. The technician treats industrial cooling towers and process water systems to help keep them energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, and supports customer safety and satisfaction. Travel to other data centers is required, up to 30%. The position reports to the Construction Manager. The company offers technical support and continuous training. First-year base compensation is stated as $60,000 to $80,000 for a qualified candidate, depending on experience and ability to succeed, with a significant year-end bonus. The role requires living in or near Charleston and familiarity with the area's industrial marketplace.

Requirements

A four-year technical degree in the sciences, such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Paper Science, or Water Resources.
Experience with advanced water treatment technologies or interest in learning them.
Be detail-oriented and adhere to safety protocols.
Ability to lift 50 pounds while wearing PPE in all weather conditions.
Live in or near Charleston, South Carolina, and be familiar with the area's industrial marketplace.

Nice To Haves

One year of technical sales experience or an internship related to water treatment chemicals.
Outside industrial sales experience.
Familiarity with industrial cooling towers.
Knowledge and proficiency with laboratory procedures, water equipment, and water chemistry.
Ability to provide virtual presentations to groups.
Experience working in a team setting as a collaborative partner.

Responsibilities

Support start-up of water treatment systems at customer data centers.
Treat industrial cooling towers and process water systems to keep them energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
Perform detailed water testing and analyses at data centers.
Solve customers' water problems and concerns.
Commission newly installed assets and control equipment.
Keep existing customers happy and safe.
Travel to other data centers, up to 30% of the time.