Field Water Treatment Supervisor

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

HPC-Industrial, Powered by Clean Harbors, is looking for a Field Water Treatment Supervisor to work at a customer location and to join their safety conscious team! This team member is responsible for the full operational lifecycle and crew management of water treatment equipment, including bag, sand, media and resin filtration as well as other methods. This is a highly mobile, field-based role requiring extensive travel (90% or more) to client and project sites. . The Field Water Treatment Supervisor serves as the subject matter expert for system planning, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair, while also contributing to organizational knowledge through training and best practice development and a representative of HPC-Industrial in creating a continuous working relationship with clients/customers.

Why work for HPC-Industrial? 

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

Competitive wages

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment

Group 401K with company matching component

Own part of Clean Harbors with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (U.S. Only)

Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Positive and safe work environments

Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning, installation & commissioning

Lead site assessments and develop installation plans for mobile water treatment equipment
Execute equipment installation in accordance with project specifications and engineering drawings
Commission systems and verify performance against target water quality parameters prior to handoff
Coordinate with project managers, site contacts, and logistics teams to ensure on-schedule deployment

System operation & monitoring

Operate high purity water treatment systems during assigned project periods
Monitor water chemistry parameters including total dissolved solids (TDS), pH and flow rates
Adjust system controls and chemical dosing to maintain product water quality within specified limits
Identify and respond promptly to process deviations or alarm conditions

Troubleshooting & field repair

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process-related system failures in a field setting
Execute repairs and component replacements using available tools and spare parts
Escalate issues beyond field repair capability to engineering or OEM support with detailed documentation
Minimize system downtime through rapid, methodical fault isolation

Preventive maintenance

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to manufacturer guidelines and internal PM schedules
Document all maintenance activities, parts used, and findings in the maintenance management system
Track equipment service intervals and proactively flag upcoming maintenance needs
Maintain cleanliness and serviceability of all equipment in the field

Data collection & reporting

Record operational data including system performance metrics and water chemistry results at defined intervals
Maintain accurate, legible field logs and submit reports to operations management on a regular cadence
Flag out-of-specification conditions and document corrective actions taken

Training & knowledge transfer

Train site personnel, client operators, and junior technicians in water treatment operations