Technical Service Specialist- Controls

Parkson Corp.
Chicago, IL, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$66,560.0 - $81,120.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Computer Programming Control Panels Health Information Management Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Microsoft Office

Job description

Services products and equipment as assigned. Starts up, identifies, analyzes, and repairs instruments and products at customer’s location. Performs preventative maintenance, site surveys, installations and modifications as needed or requested by customers, performs operator and maintenance training at customer site., * Equipment Installation & Maintenance: Install, commission, and maintain water/wastewater treatment systems, pumps, valves, PLCs, HMIs, Controls, and related components.

  • Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and resolve operational and process issues with mechanical, electrical, and chemical treatment systems.
  • Field Support: Liaise with customer to provide on-site technical support, site surveys, inspections, maintenance of our equipment for water/wastewater treatment facilities, and provide feedback to Business Units for continuous improvement.
  • Customer Training: Educate clients on proper equipment use, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all work complies with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and safety standards.
  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate service records, complete work orders, and provide detailed reports on equipment performance and issues.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Waste treatment plant experience?, Do you have a Associate’s degree?, * Associate or Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, or Engineering, or Mechanical/Electrical Technology, or 5+ years of related field experience., * Minimum 2 years technical training in Controls/Programming.

  • 3-5+ years operation/troubleshooting experience in Water and/or Wastewater industry
  • 3 - 5 years of Field Service experience
  • Experience with ISO9001 requirements desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong understanding of Water/Wastewater treatment processes, pumps, motors, SCADA systems, PLC/HMI products and associated programming
  • Thorough electrical knowledge of Control Panels and VFDs.
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and technical drawings.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite., * Ability to travel up to 90%.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid holidays

About the company

Meurer Research is a brand within Parkson Corporation. MRI engineers and manufactures advanced water and wastewater treatment equipment to solve complex issues facing treatment facilities worldwide. Our products include Inclined Plate Settlers, Hoseless Cable-Vac and Ultra-Scraper Sludge Collectors, flocculation systems, mixers, baffles, pilot systems, and package systems. MRI holds over 50 patents and has worked on over 5,000 installations cleaning more than 5 billion gallons of water each day.

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