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AERZEN USA · 1 day ago

Operations & Service Technician

Benicia, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$35/hr - $45/hr

5+ years exp

Aerzen USA is a company focused on providing high-quality service in wastewater treatment systems. As an Operations & Service Technician, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of customer wastewater treatment systems, ensuring prompt and professional service while adhering to safety regulations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform startups, periodic operations checks (onsite or remote) equipment inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and/or preventive maintenance services on wastewater treatment systems and associated equipment/components at customer sites; Represent STS in professional and courteous manner following all STS and customer safety requirements

Install, configure, calibrate, and maintain control, measurement, and indicating instrumentation and probes (pneumatic, analog, & digital); Install and terminate electrical, pneumatic and fluid connections; Understand controls narratives and analyze / troubleshoot process application related issues

Perform process calculations required for the proper operation of equipment, including chemical dosage rates, biological loading, clarifier operation and sludge generation rate

Read/understand equipment diagrams, checklists, engineering drawings, and other process documentation to perform service tasks, assembly and repair on customer wastewater treatment systems and associated equipment and components

Complete job-related reports, expense reports, and forms in a timely fashion. All weekly reporting due end of business every Friday

Complete digital service reports to document description of work performed, materials consumed, condition or equipment as received and as returned to customer, and document cause of failure of system, equipment, or components. Collecting signature approval upon completion of service appointment

Perform repairs on wastewater treatment systems and associated equipment and components including but not limited to membrane; screening equipment; pumps; blowers; diffusers; motors; chemical feed systems; valves; piping; flow meters; monitoring probes and components; sensors, transmitters and transducers; and controls systems

Add process chemicals, such as potassium permanganate, hydrogen peroxide, caustic, acid, chlorine, polymer, and coagulant using mixers, pumps and metering devices

Clean service area of the equipment such as process floats, tanks, rotary screens, membranes, and components at customer sites

Identify and take corrective action on process upsets. Assists with mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of process equipment, valves, and structures at treatment plants

Analyze and correct communication issues. Properly address TCP/IP networks and RS-485 communications. Basic knowledge of PLC and VFD programming

Skilled in the use of a microscope to identify micro-organisms as well as testing equipment used to perform routine mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation preventative maintenance

Communicate with customers to discuss job requirements, provide recommendations and service options, listen to customer concerns, and provide status updates during service call and at completion

Manage effective field service scheduling and reporting to assure customer requirements have been met in a timely manner and are visible and accurate in the service scheduling software

Assist engineering in plant design, modifications, and hazard analysis

Conduct customer training (as approved/assigned) on customer wastewater treatment systems and associated equipment and components when onsite

Observe all Federal, State and County safety rules, regulations, and procedures. General knowledge of the Department of Public Works' chemical hazards and safety policies and procedures

Qualification

Wastewater treatment systemsPLC programmingElectrical equipment knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteTCP/IP networksMechanical equipment knowledgeAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceWelding experienceCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree (2-years schooling) in Environmental, Electrical or Controls Engineering or equivalent experience with wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance required

Minimum 5 years field and/or repair experience directly related to wastewater treatment and equipment

Must have a working knowledge of wastewater treatment systems

Strong communication and analytical skills

Advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment, control systems, and biological knowledge such as microbiology relevant to the wastewater operating practices, oxygen level measurement techniques, laboratory techniques, sample handling and preservation and treatment analysis in accordance with standard methods

Ability to interpret process flow, control wiring, as well as piping and instrumentation diagrams

Maintain a California Class C Driver's License

Services provided may be scheduled or on-demand

Weekend/overnight travel or short notice may be required

Ability to be flexible for on call emergencies and available to work with short notice to meet customer demands