Water Treatment Technician III

Clean Harbors•Ludington, MI

About The Position

HPC-Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking a Field Water Treatment Technician III to manage the operational lifecycle of high-purity water treatment equipment, including mobile reverse osmosis (RO) and deionization (DI) systems. This highly mobile, field-based role requires travel of 90% or more to client and project sites. The technician serves as a subject matter expert in planning, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair, and contributes to organizational knowledge through training and best-practice development. The position includes assessing sites and planning equipment installations; installing and commissioning systems; operating and monitoring water treatment processes; troubleshooting and repairing equipment; completing preventive maintenance; collecting and reporting operational and water chemistry data; training site personnel, client operators, and junior technicians; and contributing to technical reviews and continuous improvement. HPC-Industrial is an industrial cleaning and environmental services company supporting upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. It emphasizes safety, customer service, career development, and operational performance. Clean Harbors describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment through treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating or maintaining water treatment systems, such as RO, DI, or similar.
Working knowledge of water chemistry principles and high-purity 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.
Specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and essential experience gained in other jobs.
English proficiency sufficient to understand safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
Valid driver’s license and compliance with company driving policy when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle on company business.
Knowledge of operating emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.

Responsibilities

Lead site assessments and develop installation plans for mobile RO and DI equipment.
Install equipment according to project specifications and engineering drawings.
Commission systems and verify performance against target water quality parameters before handoff.
Coordinate with project managers, site contacts, and logistics teams to support on-schedule deployment.
Operate high-purity water treatment systems during assigned project periods.
Monitor water chemistry parameters, including resistivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, conductivity, 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 the field.
Repair systems and replace components using available tools and spare parts.
Escalate issues beyond field repair capability to engineering or OEM support, providing detailed documentation.
Minimize system downtime through rapid, methodical fault isolation.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance according to manufacturer guidelines and internal schedules.
Document maintenance activities, parts used, and findings in the maintenance management system.
Track equipment service intervals and flag upcoming maintenance needs.
Maintain the cleanliness and serviceability of field equipment.
Record operational data, including system performance metrics and water chemistry results, at defined intervals.
Maintain accurate field logs and submit regular reports to operations management.
Flag out-of-specification conditions and document corrective actions.
Train site personnel, client operators, and junior technicians in high-purity water treatment operations.
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 as needed.
Contribute to developing and refining operational best practices using field experience and performance data.
Participate in periodic technical reviews and recommend process improvements.
Share lessons learned across the field team to improve operational standards.