Water Treatment Technician

Clean Harbors•Lima, OH

20h

About The Position

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is seeking a Field Water Treatment Technician to set up, adjust, operate, maintain, and repair water treatment equipment under the direction of a Field Supervisor. Equipment and processes include bag, sand, media, and resin filtration and other treatment methods. The technician assists with system installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair, and contributes to organizational knowledge through training and development of best practices. The role is presented as an opportunity for transitioning military personnel to apply their skills in civilian work. The technician works 12-hour day or night shifts and must be willing to travel 90% or more, including extended deployments. Responsibilities span equipment deployment and commissioning, system operation and water-quality monitoring, troubleshooting and field repairs, preventive maintenance, data collection and reporting, and continuous improvement. The technician works with project managers, site contacts, logistics teams, operations management, engineering, and OEM support as needed. HPC-Industrial is an industrial cleaning and environmental services company serving upstream, downstream, and utility sectors. Clean Harbors describes its mission as creating a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials, and says it provides environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.

Requirements

Experience operating and/or maintaining water treatment systems, including solids removal, media, or similar systems.
Working knowledge of basic plumbing, equipment, and tools.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and process systems in a field environment.
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 on 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 requirements when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle on company business.
Knowledge of how to operate emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).

Responsibilities

Assist with installation and operation of mobile water treatment equipment.
Install equipment according to project specifications and engineering drawings under Supervisor direction.
Coordinate with project managers, site contacts, and logistics teams to support on-schedule deployment.
Operate water treatment systems during assigned project periods.
Monitor water chemistry, including chlorine, iron, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH, and flow rates.
Adjust system controls and chemical dosing under Supervisor direction to maintain product water quality within specified limits.
Identify and respond promptly to process deviations and 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 outside field repair capability to engineering or OEM support and provide detailed documentation.
Minimize 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 when needed, and report to the Supervisor.
Track equipment service intervals and proactively flag upcoming maintenance needs.
Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of field equipment.
Record operational data, system performance metrics, and water chemistry results at defined intervals.
Maintain accurate, legible field logs and submit regular reports to operations management.
Flag out-of-specification conditions and document corrective actions.
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 with the field team to raise operational standards.