Position Overview

The Maintenance/Service Technician at Aqua-Chem responsibilities include providing on-site maintenance and service of wastewater equipment for Aqua-Chem. The individual will provide an ongoing interface with the customer and act as a maintenance technician to ensure our equipment operates both efficiently and economically, resulting in maximum operational uptime in our customer’s facility.

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 80% Travel

Location: Spartanburg, SC Area + Travel

Pay Range: Dependent on Experience | $35.00 - $47.00 Hourly Plus Overtime

Benefits: Group Medical, Dental Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick Time. +Employer Paid Benefits: STD, LTD, Life AD&D

Essential Duties:

• Install, replace, or change equipment parts and attachments, according to production specifications.

• Set up and operate equipment and adjust controls to regulate operations as needed.

• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

• Read work orders and specifications to determine equipment requiring repair or maintenance.

• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs.

• Transport parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage.

• Inventory and requisition parts, equipment, and other supplies so that stock can be maintained and replenished.

• Measure, mix, prepare, and test chemical solutions used to clean or repair machinery and equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical equipment and machines.

• Provide technical service and support to our client base in their water production facilities

• Solve maintenance problems related to equipment, and recommend solutions and/or modification to equipment or operational protocol as required

• Conduct preventative and scheduled maintenance, trouble shooting, and repairs

• Maintains sound working relationships and liaison with customer personnel to maintain the image of the Company and its products.

• Work within a team environment at customer facilities to solve operational issues, commission equipment, and provide consultative support.

• Become a valued extension of the customer's team.

• Other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Must be experienced with a minimum of 5 years of experience with proven skills both mechanical and electrical.

• Understanding of various wastewater purification process operations

• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Read and understand drawings, including Electrical Schematics, PFD's and P&ID's

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

• Demonstrated ability to work within various customer environments, understanding that he/she is the face of Aqua-Chem to our markets.

• Basic understanding of water chemistry

• Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter, and able to adapt and change to given circumstances at customer facilities

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must be able to travel up to 80% both domestically and internationally. Ability to obtain and keep a valid passport and Driver’s License.

• Must live within one hour from a major metro airport

• Able to work overtime as required

*This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. This description supersedes any previous description for this position. This description supersedes any previous descriptions for this position.

**Aqua-Chem provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.