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Aquatech · 1 month ago

AIC - PLC HMI Electrical Controls Engineer (Tampa, FL)

positionTampa, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Aquatech is a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, committed to addressing water's crucial role in climate adaptation. They are seeking a PLC HMI Electrical Controls Engineer to commission, install, and operate water/wastewater treatment systems while interfacing with customers and managing project sites.

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Responsibilities

Will interface with the customer
Maintain construction supervision, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of water & wastewater treatment equipment, evaporators, crystallizers, and thermal desalination systems supplied by Aquatech
Experience in calibration of instrumentation, PLC logic review and troubleshooting, and operating interface setup and troubleshooting
Supervise the operation and maintenance of operating plants
Commissioning of rotating equipment such as pumps, centrifugal pumps, and blowers
Troubleshoot water treatment systems (pumps, motors, blower, valves & piping)
Interpreting lab results
This job involves extensive traveling, both domestic and international
Field Service Engineers are ambassadors of the company in servicing our clients and customers
For this reason, good communication skills are necessary
The ideal candidate should be able to deal with various multinational clients
We are looking for candidates who are not only technically sound and energetic but are also able to perform independently in international work environments and manage the Sites
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Percent Overnight Travel: 50% to 75% of the calendar year
Passport (active status) with the ability to travel and extended overnight stays
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI designWater treatment systemsElectrical engineeringInstrumentation calibrationAllen-Bradley PLCsMS Word & ExcelCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation Engineering
Knowledge of the engineering processes and standards required for the proper operation of water/wastewater treatment plants and technology, e.g., thermal-based as brine concentrators and crystallizers, ultra-filtration (UF) demineralization (DM), reverse osmosis (RO), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and high-efficiency reverse osmosis (HERO) through coursework or experience
Perform commissioning, installation, and operation of water/wastewater treatment systems
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills
Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to use a personal computer (MS Word & Excel) at a high level of proficiency
Attention to detail
Percent Overnight Travel: 50% to 75% of the calendar year
Passport (active status) with the ability to travel and extended overnight stays
Lifting/carrying/moving 50 lbs, may need to climb ladders, cannot be afraid of heights, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while on site
Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods
Needs a high degree of concentration in a busy area

Preferred

Two (2) or more years of experience in water treatment or related systems preferred
2-3 years of experience in Allen Bradley PLCs' Factory Talk HMIs or their equivalent, like Siemens PLCs

Benefits

Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Company

Aquatech

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Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination
dateFounded in 1981
location
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.aquatech.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (2)
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2021 (7)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.7M
Key Investors
Cerberus Capital ManagementExport-Import Bank of the United States
2025-04-03Private Equity
2023-08-31Debt Financing· $4.7M

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