Field Service Engineer

$56,160 - $87,360/Yr

Zenon Environmental - Clyde Hill, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Clyde Hill, WA

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Field Service Engineer at Veolia Group is responsible for overseeing the commissioning and construction of Water Treatment plants, ensuring that all processes and equipment meet specified requirements. This role involves providing technical support, managing vendor activities, and developing operational procedures while maintaining a strong focus on safety and customer relationships. The engineer will also conduct training and prepare technical reports, contributing to the overall success of water treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of Water Treatment Plants by ensuring process equipment and control systems perform per specifications.
• Act as a construction liaison between design engineering and construction during the erection of Water Treatment Plants.
• Provide technical instruction and assistance to customer representatives regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at customer sites.
• Manage activities of outside vendors and suppliers, assuring services and supplies meet project specifications and performance requirements.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and log sheets to document and monitor equipment operation.
• Develop and execute Commissioning Schedules and Performance Plans.
• Conduct classroom and hands-on training regarding operation and maintenance of process equipment.
• Participate in Model Reviews, Engineering Design Meetings, and Safety in Design reviews to ensure accessibility, maintenance, and operation of process equipment.
• Perform control system factory acceptance tests with Clients and client-designated representatives.
• Conduct after-market services such as site inspection, equipment inspection, and operator training.
• Maintain a strong safety mindset to ensure executed work reflects technical requirements within Veolia's safety standards.
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports for customer records and future reference.
• Apply mathematical operations to tasks such as water treatment chemistry calculations and monitoring Time & Material (T&M) contract costs.
• Resolve alignment issues and perform calculations related to geometry and chemistry formulas.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to improve operations.
• Perform specific PLC/HMI activities including Control System IO Checkout, System networking, Program Upload/download, and troubleshooting code.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Water Treatment field.
• Strong focus on customer relationships (both external and internal customers).
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and process startup related to Veolia WTS products and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely with project teams.
• Possess basic water treatment chemistry knowledge and communicate that information to others.
• Knowledge of structural, mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, piping, welding specifics, and civil notations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid passport and driver's license.
• Ability to travel extensively (70-80% ~250 days/year) throughout North America and internationally.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Commissioning, Construction, or Services.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent from an accredited University or College.
• Mechanical experience with water treatment equipment (pumps, valves, instrumentation, etc.).
• Electrical experience with electrical panels and water treatment equipment.
• Ability to plan multiple priorities and focus on the most important ones.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new problems, clients, and situations.
• Training in Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures preferred.
• Operating experience with water treatment equipment including reverse osmosis (RO) systems and Ion Exchange Systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $27-42 USD per hour.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment within the workplace.