Field Service Engineer I

About Evoqua Water Technologies

We are excited to announce that Evoqua has now joined Xylem. By uniting our complementary approaches, products, and expertise, we enable our customers to dramatically improve the way water and wastewater is used, managed, conserved, re-used, and returned to nature. Together, we bring uniquely powerful capabilities to solving the world's greatest water challenges. 

At every level, our global team is committed to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Our goal is for all our colleagues to be involved, respected, valued, connected, and free to bring their authentic selves and ideas. If you are excited and passionate about solving water, we want to hear from you.

Our more than 22,000 diverse employees are helping communities in more than 150 countries become water-secure. Apply today and Let's Solve Water.

At Evoqua, we are committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees can be their authentic selves.  If this position interests you and you possess the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply as you could be the right fit for this or other roles we are looking to fill. Evoqua encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications/requirements for the position to apply.

Position Summary

Do you love to travel? We are searching for a Field Service Engineer to join our team! This Field Service Engineer can be located anywhere within the United States! 

What we can offer you

Our Total Rewards Program goes far beyond base compensation by providing a more fulfilling work experience and offering a competitive benefits program, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Unlimited PTO
• Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, parental leave, and pet insurance 
• Generous retirement savings and profit-sharing plan
• Employee wellness program
• Rewards and recognition program

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide technical assistance and support to company engineers and equipment end users in the quick and efficient startup of newly installed equipment, training of site personnel in the operation and maintenance and repair of the equipment. 
• Work in industrial or municipal, water and wastewater facilities that may be under construction or already existing and may be required to travel internationally as well as domestically, with some extended stays. Work may exceed eight hours per day.
• Be responsible for the commissioning of both single water treatment devices as well as entire industrial systems.
• Maintain standard internal documents and reports, scripting details & updating tasks including managing and separating work done, and work to be done to maintain typical project schedules.
• Use Microsoft Office suite daily and internal programs such as on-line travel assistants and electronic expense reporting programs.
• Develop a positive and professional working relationship with specialty and union site craft, learn and follow site rules and safety regulations, and use good judgment on behalf of Evoqua.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, although commensurate experience will be considered.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, hydraulics & pneumatic systems required
• The ability to troubleshoot instrumentation & use PLC programs and ladder logic is required (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
• Must be able to travel extensively in US and Canada (can be anywhere from 2-5 days per week Monday through Friday and usually home on weekends)
• 8+years of experience commissioning industrial equipment, operating and maintaining waste water treatment machinery & equipment and systems preferred
• Must have the ability to read and interpret basic electrical and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, installation and/or civil drawings, and the ability to discuss specifics, notes and changes with varied disciplines.
• General computer skills are necessary in completing daily requirements
• Available for extensive travel, often on short notice; (Both Domestic and International travel are likely to be required)
• Organizational skills with good writing skills, able to craft documentation and perform presentations to suit the audience required
• May be required to pass a 40-hour health and safety training for hazardous waste, at the company's expense.
• Secondary language skills are desirable
• Ability to work in elevations of around 15 thousand feet
• Ability to obtain an Evoqua company credit card required
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record, and a valid passport (if required).
• The ability to gain access to a nuclear power site by passing a related