Field Controls Technician - Industrial Water Treatment

Veolia Environnement SA•Omaha, NE

5d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a proven, high-energy and self-motivated Field Controls Technician (Chemfeed Equipment Specialist) within our Chemical Solutions and Monitoring (CSM) business unit to support sales teams and end customers working with our process chemical monitoring & control product line. This product group includes standard metering feed pumps, proprietary and third-party controllers, and monitoring systems related to other associated process control equipment for both heavy and light industry applications. The Chemfeed Equipment Specialist will be responsible for routine and preventative maintenance, standard installations, and on-site troubleshooting within their assigned geographic region. The primary geography for this field-based role will be Lincoln and Omaha, NE and customers within approximately a 200 mile radius.

Requirements

Instrumentation/Electronics background and troubleshooting skills with mechanical aptitude
Self-motivated with ability to initiate and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight
Strong technical and cognitive ability to logically troubleshoot and resolve standard technical issues
Clear communication skills to efficiently support the service process internally while providing effective communications to end customers
Ability to speak effectively regarding technical equipment and processes before customers, clients, and other employees
Comfortable independently scheduling project work and associated travel using available tools
General knowledge of electrical equipment, chemistry, and safety
Visual and manual dexterity to competently service instruments and electrical equipment
Ability to work in multiple environments, indoor/outdoor in variety of industries, including Class 1 Div 2 hazard classifications
Computer proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and basic database knowledge
Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicle frequently
Technical degree/diploma in Electrical, Electronic Technology, Instrumentation and Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or other technical discipline. Candidates with a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 5+ years of relevant experience will also be considered
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in Instrumentation and Electronics (I&E), OR plant operations/maintenance experience, OR at least 2 years of relevant training (college, military, technical/vocational school) in Instrumentation and Electronics, working with 120VAC and low voltage, analog and digital communication, installation and troubleshooting
Mechanical aptitude for installations, mounting equipment, plumbing, conduit, tubing in PVC, SS, and copper

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with digital communications including MODBUS, OPC, ProfiNet, networking, and cellular communications
Understanding of Water Treatment processes, controls and programming, and chemical applications
Fundamental computer programming skills, Boolean and comparative logic
Ability to make good business decisions based on risk reward analysis and company business objectives
Experience with chemical feed systems and process control equipment
Previous field service or customer-facing technical role experience
Certification in relevant technical areas (electrical, instrumentation, etc.)

Responsibilities

Conduct end customer site scope-outs and audits to assist sales teams in technical review and recommendations for standard installations within the assigned region
Commission and configure standard off-the-shelf equipment, program controllers, and validate chemical feed equipment operation on startup by calibration and verification in the safest manner possible
Perform routine electrical and mechanical installation of components required for final tie-ins to applications in the field, while adhering to plant and company environmental, health and safety concerns
Provide on-site troubleshooting and technical support for hardware and software problems, coordinating with CSM sales team and corporate technical resources as needed
Execute preventative maintenance programs for all chemfeed and control systems within the assigned region to ensure optimal equipment performance and customer satisfaction
Maintain accurate documentation of all service activities, including site visits, installations, troubleshooting activities, and customer communications
Comply with all safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures relevant to the position and complete all required administrative documentation