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Field Service Engineer (Dayton, Ohio)
\nKelly Engineering is working on a new Service Engineering role, Dayton, Ohio, for an industry leader in providing water and wastewater solutions to industrial and municipal customers. As a Service Technician, you’ll play a critical role supporting operations and maintenance of advanced water treatment systems at a corporate location, and also  customers within a 40-60 miles radius of Dayton (Travel is 30% to 60%. If you’re not used to travelling this may not be the right role for you). If you’re mechanically inclined, enjoy working with new technology and are equally at home in a team or operating independently, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
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\nPosition is Direct Hire, an addition to staff due to growth. The ideal candidate would have 3 - 10 years minimum related experiences, with at least 3 years’ experience with water or wastewater. Associate or a Bachelor’s Degree in industrial maintenance, engineering technology, or environmental sciences is a plus. 
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\nJob Description Highlights & Responsibilities:
\nThe position will have an office in Dayton (Vandalia), OH with a flexible hybrid work schedule including office, home office and travel (client sites / deployments, home offices and maintenance depots). The individual would need to be located within 60 miles of Dayton. Most overnights include 2, 3, or 4 consecutive weekdays; however, occasionally trips include a weekend night and less seldom extend up to 10 - 14 consecutive nights. The travel would include driving regionally and flying elsewhere throughout the US with an average 8 - 12 overnights per month.
\nAs traveling field service technician, support industrial water and wastewater treatment systems.
\nProvide at deployment; onsite start-up, commissioning, training, preventative maintenance, water analysis, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, cleaning, system optimization, and reporting.
\nManage and procure spares.
\nTroubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on various systems and equipment (Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls issues on equipment such as Valves, Air compressors, Ejectors, Process pumps, blowers, etc.).
\nManage and perform overhauls, factory acceptance testing, inspections, and rebuilds to water treatment systems.
\nOperate, monitor, and optimize equipment performance.
\nConduct maintenance and calibration activities.
\nPerform analytical testing such as: turbidity, hardness, chlorine, pH, CO2, O2, SDI, TOC, in addition to various other site-specific testing requirements.
\nAs-needed, carry out mechanical, electrical and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, air compressors, ejectors, process pumps, blowers, and instrumentation.
\nCreate and maintain site paperwork, and provide customers with detailed technical summaries of work performed.
\nManage and supervise various subcontractors.
\nWork a hybrid and flexible schedule, including home office and travel (client sites / deployments and other internal sites and maintenance depots).
\nBuild relationships and add value to our internal and external stakeholders. 
\nAssist with the implementation and interpretation of safety program.
\nPerform other tasks as directed by the service manager. 
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\nQualifications:
\nExperience in the maintenance/repair of electro-mechanical equipment.
\n3 - 10 years minimum related experiences. An associates degree in industrial maintenance, engineering technology, or environmental sciences is a plus.
\n3 years’ experience with water or wastewater.
\n(Technical Knowledge)- Fundamentals of basic mechanics, electrical, chemistry, physics, ability to utilize, organize, and communicate well within Google Office.
\nMust be organized, good mechanical aptitude, problem solver and self-directed.
\nAble to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
\nComputer literate, including proficiency with Google Office or similar.
\nValid driver's license and the ability to rent a car required.
\nAbility to, and on occasion, maintain a passport and travel within the Americas on occasion. 
\nPerform chemical cleanings and wear appropriate PPE.
\nClimb a ladder and perform elevated work and in a safe manner.
\nEnter, inspect, and work in a confined space.
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\nIn this role, you will be a key part of the world's largest water treatment and environmental services company. You will directly make the world a better place by supporting our mobile systems that help our clients mitigate pollution from entering the environment, minimize their water consumption, and optimize their process. 
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\nThrough your travels to local, regional, and clients, you will gain experiences in power, oil & gas refinery, chemical process, food & beverage, mining, and steel production. Within these industries, you will be learning and growing your skills in support of a variety of water treatment processes, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and remote monitoring applications. 
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\nClient's portfolio includes proprietary technologies across the full water cycle, drinking water, wastewater, and sludge management. You will be directly working with sand ballasted clarification, high-rate filtration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange processes, and specialty chemicals (coagulants, flocculants, and CIP cleaners, and much more...). 
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\nStarting within the Mobile Water Services team will give you a broad exposure to industries, technologies, and a huge network of professionals across the globe, allowing you to grow within the department or launch your career within another business locally or abroad.
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\nWhat else will you get?
\nCompetitive pay and opportunity for advancement. A place to build a career!
\nPaid training.
\nGreat benefits including retirement plans.
\nRecognition for your hard work and achievements.
\nOpportunity for new challenges. Client is growing!
\nStrong leadership team! -An organization that gives back!
\nAn award-winning organization that you will be proud to work for!
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Field Service Engineer

Dayton, OH
Full time

Published on 03/25/2025

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