Water Treatment Technician

Clean Harbors•Ludington, MI

2d•$14 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

HPC Industrial, powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for a Field Water Treatment Technician to join their safety-conscious team. This Technician will take directions from a Field Supervisor for setup, adjusting, and maintaining water treatment equipment, including bag, sand, media, and resin filtration, as well as other methods. This is a highly mobile, field-based role requiring extensive travel (90% or more) to client and project sites. The Technician assists the team with system installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair, while also contributing to organizational knowledge through training and best practice development. This is a great opportunity for transitioning Military to leverage their skills and training as they return to civilian life.

Requirements

Experience operating and/or maintaining water treatment systems (Solids removal, media or similar)
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
Language proficiency: understands English at a level to comprehend safety training & respond to instructions in emergency situations.
Valid driver’s license and other requirements of company’s driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business.
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
Provide Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).

Responsibilities

Assist with installation and operation for mobile water treatment equipment
Execute equipment installation in accordance with project specifications and engineering drawings with direction from Supervisor
Coordinate with project managers, site contacts, and logistics teams to ensure on-schedule deployment
Operate water treatment systems during assigned project periods
Monitor water chemistry parameters including Chlorine, Iron, total dissolved solids (TDS), pH and flow rates
Adjust system controls and chemical dosing to maintain product water quality within specified limits with direction from Supervisor
Identify and respond promptly to process deviations or alarm conditions
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process-related system failures in a field setting
Execute repairs and component replacements using available tools and spare parts
Escalate issues beyond field repair capability to engineering or OEM support with detailed documentation
Minimize system downtime through rapid, methodical fault isolation
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines and internal PM schedules
Document all maintenance activities, parts used, and findings in the maintenance management system when needed and report to Supervisor
Track equipment service intervals and proactively flag upcoming maintenance needs
Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of all equipment in the field
Record operational data including system performance metrics and water chemistry results at defined intervals
Maintain accurate, legible field logs and submit reports to operations management on a regular cadence
Flag out-of-specification conditions and document corrective actions taken
Contribute to the development and refinement of operational best practices based on field experience and performance data
Participate in periodic technical reviews and recommend process improvements
Share lessons learned across the field team to raise overall operational standards