Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician at Onterris

As a Field Service Technician you will implement our innovative water and vapor treatment technologies in the field, assist Project Managers with project scope and safety review, support pilot demonstration units, and apply environmental engineering principles to modify, test, and operate equipment for waste treatment and remediation.

The annual compensation range for this role is $60,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

• Performs operations and maintenance (O&M) of various types of environmental treatment equipment including pumps, filters, tanks, pressure vessels, and other types of process unit operations.
• Poses a general understanding of system hydraulics, mechanical operation/functionality and instrumentation/electrical control schemes
• Support fabrication activities, as well as hands‑on set‑up of bench and pilot testing equipment
• Executes piping/skid fabrication in the shop and field, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical system issues or failures
• Collects samples using a variety of sampling methods and operates field monitoring equipment including but not limited to PID/FID, pH, EC, DO, GEM, turbidity, water level, and LEL meters
• Measures and records treatment operational data by carefully documenting monitoring and testing results on field forms and prepares field daily reports and data sheets
• Conducts monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation at various locations and completes Chain‑of‑Custody forms and labels samples, strictly following regulatory handling and preservation protocols for various sample media and delivers samples to an environmental laboratory
• Enters monitoring data from the field inspection forms into electronic spreadsheets in Word and/or Excel format
• Ensures proper labeling and handling of hazardous material and waste
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
• Communicates promptly with Project Managers to inform of site conditions and activities
• Interacts with clients acting as a front‑line representative of the company, presents a professional appearance, and wears appropriate PPE on job sites
• Participates in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provides support to team efforts
• Keep up‑to‑date and current on industry trends by completing formal training
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience performing mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, environmental collection, monitoring, sampling, testing and basic evaluation
• Must have a valid Class C driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• NFPA
  70E Training or the willingness to complete.
• Ability/willingness to travel up to 75%
• Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40 hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class, and annual 8‑hour refresher classes
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds such as monitoring equipment and tools, with or without assistance
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software
• Be able to deliver and receive electronic documents
• Ability to interface with cross‑functional teams and all levels of personnel/management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Solid organization and time/project management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, must have legible handwriting
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities (i.e. self‑starter, self‑motivated)

• Familiarity with supervision of construction projects
• Background in electrical, plumbing or other mechanical trades. Electrical background preferred.
• Competence in HVAC, mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to operate systems via PLC SCADA.
• Associate’s Degree in Environmental Studies from an accredited university or a technical certification

Physical Demands

While performing the in‑office responsibilities of the job, the employee may be required to spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers, and is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The…