Lead Field Service Representative - Almena, WI

Please note: The Almena, WI area is the required location for this role. Qualified candidates outside of the listed area will be considered

Basic Function

The Field Service Representative will physically operate and maintain Cambrian’s Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Field Service Representative will support commissioning and execute operations to maintain compliance with water quality and will support the sales team by assisting with facility tours. In addition, the ideal candidate will be expected to routinely communicate with customers and the Operations Manager to ensure smooth operations. The position will proactively track and respond to issues related to system operation and maintenance while working across the company’s departments to ensure the site is operating to design specifications, that the client is responded to promptly and operational issues in the field are addressed in a timely fashion.

The individual should be knowledgeable on wastewater treatment standard practices. The ideal candidate will bring an understanding of EPA and other State regulatory compliance, plant operations, controls, and lab sampling standards. Additionally, the candidate must be capable of working with a team of interdisciplinary engineers, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors while maintaining both the best interests of the company and clients who choose to partner with Cambrian for their unique water treatment needs.

This position may require some travel to installations across the United States to support our various sites.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive operations experience of industrial or municipal water or wastewater treatment facilities
•  Licensed Wastewater Treatment plant Operator in the state of Wisconsin or working on one
• Degree in Science/Engineering (STEM) or technical certificate
• Knowledge and operations experience of digestor systems, State of WI Class I or II wastewater licensing including subclass P- phosphorus nutrient removal, A1- suspended growth processes, A5- anaerobic treatment, or B- solids separation, C- biological sludge handling
• Ability to work independently in the field as a representative of the company while managing competing priorities
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Ability to gain and maintain access to sites as assigned
• Valid Driver’s License
• Operation and optimization of WWTPs, preferably in the food and beverage or water and wastewater industry
• Experience reading P&IDs and PFDs
• Solid understanding of MBR and RO unit maintenance and operation
• Prior experience using Ignition, Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar automation
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical and instrumentation design
• Extensive experience with operations of package/skidded equipment, process equipment, process controls and instrumentation, and general best practices in wastewater treatment
• Extensive experience with laboratory equipment, water quality testing and data collection

Desired Skills/Qualities

• External MBR, biomass management, related safety practices, membrane processes and cleaning regimens and methods, control sequences, microbiology, basic operations lab tests, terminology including TSS, conductivity, MLSS, controls, PLC and SCADA systems, maintenance practices, mechanical and electrical basics pertaining to pumps, valves, and piping, dewatering and solids handling equipment, hydraulics, PLC and SCADA operation and programming, neutralization and pH control, Expanded Granular Sludge Bed, RNG, biogas reactor operations, anaerobic and aerobic treatment, MBR, UFMBR, MBBR, RO, filtration, flare, boiler, blowers, centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, UV, chemical dosing systems
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Strong motivational skills in an environment of working alone, and safely, is common
• Hands-on experience maintaining, and operating Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Facilities
• Stellar organizational skills along with the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Live within 30 minutes of the desired location

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources