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Field Process Engineer - 90% Travel - Water Wastewater Industry
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL or Remote
General Description:
The role is responsible for ensuring that Parkson-supplied equipment is properly integrated into the process operations of a wastewater treatment facility. You will be assessing customer needs, developing and implementing solutions, with a focus on meeting engineering and process specifications. The position requires effective communication, ensuring high customer satisfaction, and leveraging chemical knowledge to include Jar testing and equipment optimization.
Essential Functions:
Support water treatment authorities in making decisions regarding coagulation and flocculation dosing processes
Work with the customer and the Parkson team to determine optimal dosage of coagulants and define actions to take to achieve treatment process optimization
Leverage expertise in process automation, controls, and instrumentation to ensure systems are operating efficiently and processes are properly tuned
Provide process support via phone, email, and on-site visits to address customer needs and ensure process requirements are met
Train operators on Parkson equipment and process workflows to ensure a complete understanding of the entire process
Collaborate with product managers and engineers to enhance equipment and process workflows, improving overall system performance
Lead efforts to increase process efficiency, reduce variability, minimize downtime, and achieve cost savings at water/wastewater treatment facilities
Assist with installations, and process modifications to ensure equipment meets process specifications
Provide test support in-house and on-site to validate process performance and resolve process-related issues
Comply with company and industry-based safety standards including proper use of PPE
Effectively communicate service activity via written project/progress reports
Perform other related duties as required
Education:
Bachelor degree in Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
An advanced degree is a plus
Experience:
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience with water and wastewater treatment systems, particularly focused on process startups in industrial or municipal sectors
Proven water/wastewater process and mechanical startup experience is a plus
Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, including hydraulics, chemistry, biology, and polymers, and their integration into equipment operations
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing process controls to ensure efficient operation and compliance with environmental standards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent written skills that effectively communicate service and project activity
Strong planning and organizing abilities — skilled in prioritizing and planning work activities, using time efficiently, and developing realistic action plans
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Strong oral communication skills — able to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct meetings
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office applications
Travel:
Ability to travel up to 90%, including international travel
Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on the first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay.
Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , protected veteran status, , , or other legally protected status.
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL or Remote
General Description:
The role is responsible for ensuring that Parkson-supplied equipment is properly integrated into the process operations of a wastewater treatment facility. You will be assessing customer needs, developing and implementing solutions, with a focus on meeting engineering and process specifications. The position requires effective communication, ensuring high customer satisfaction, and leveraging chemical knowledge to include Jar testing and equipment optimization.
Essential Functions:
Support water treatment authorities in making decisions regarding coagulation and flocculation dosing processes
Work with the customer and the Parkson team to determine optimal dosage of coagulants and define actions to take to achieve treatment process optimization
Leverage expertise in process automation, controls, and instrumentation to ensure systems are operating efficiently and processes are properly tuned
Provide process support via phone, email, and on-site visits to address customer needs and ensure process requirements are met
Train operators on Parkson equipment and process workflows to ensure a complete understanding of the entire process
Collaborate with product managers and engineers to enhance equipment and process workflows, improving overall system performance
Lead efforts to increase process efficiency, reduce variability, minimize downtime, and achieve cost savings at water/wastewater treatment facilities
Assist with installations, and process modifications to ensure equipment meets process specifications
Provide test support in-house and on-site to validate process performance and resolve process-related issues
Comply with company and industry-based safety standards including proper use of PPE
Effectively communicate service activity via written project/progress reports
Perform other related duties as required
Education:
Bachelor degree in Chemical, Environmental, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
An advanced degree is a plus
Experience:
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience with water and wastewater treatment systems, particularly focused on process startups in industrial or municipal sectors
Proven water/wastewater process and mechanical startup experience is a plus
Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, including hydraulics, chemistry, biology, and polymers, and their integration into equipment operations
Experience troubleshooting and optimizing process controls to ensure efficient operation and compliance with environmental standards
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Excellent written skills that effectively communicate service and project activity
Strong planning and organizing abilities — skilled in prioritizing and planning work activities, using time efficiently, and developing realistic action plans
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
Strong oral communication skills — able to speak clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct meetings
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office applications
Travel:
Ability to travel up to 90%, including international travel
Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on the first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay.
Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , protected veteran status, , , or other legally protected status.