Job Description

Our client is a technology company focused on data center cooling and water treatment from chip to chiller. They are supported by renowned venture capital firms such as Founders Fund, Saga Ventures, Undeterred Capital, and IA Fund.

Due to company growth, they are seeking a Chemical Service Technician to work at customers’ data centers in Houston, Dallas, and other surrounding areas in Texas and the Gulf Coast. The Technician is responsible for solving customer water treatment concerns, executing field lab work, troubleshooting water treatment and control equipment at customers’ data center field sites.

The sites you will support will be in various stages of construction. The projects will be at initial fill/flush ongoing service, and retrofits.

This role will be responsible for on-site field support and service, working in tandem with company field staff, customers, other vendors as well as R&D staff.

Responsibilities for this role include:

  • Supporting water treatment, flushing, and passivation-related construction and installation projects at data centers in TX, LA, and the Gulf Coast.
  • Solving customer water treatment concerns, performing water treatment lab work, commissioning new piping and system assets, and troubleshooting water treatment and control equipment at customer sites.
  • Treating closed-loop systems, open-loop systems, and other combinations of water and fluid treatment.
  • Performing detailed water testing and analyses at customer sites.
  • Helping deliver on customer KPIs and promote solutions including proprietary chemical blends, equipment, & monitoring technology.
  • Providing a consultative approach to ensure that customer needs are being met, thinking and acting as the asset owner and not as a vendor
  • Overnight travel and field work is required.
  • A safe driving record is required.

Competencies and qualifications for this role include:

  • BS in a technical degree, or engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc).
  • 1+ years of experience as a water treatment service technician.
  • Familiarity with field water treatment testing (DR900, Myron, ATP).
  • Mechanical aptitude, HVAC or plumbing experience helpful.
  • Proficiency with lab procedures, water equipment, and chemistry.
  • Ability to provide succinct presentations and recommendations to internal and external teams.

The salary for this position is $70K – 90K, plus on-site field per diem and field bonus.

Interested candidates should forward a resume (MS Word attachment preferred) plus a brief email describing your relevant experience and reasons for your interest to: Christl@jsmithassoc.com. Or call (239) 475-2374 or (519) 270-3780 for more information. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.

Jeff Smith & Associates is a technical recruiting firm that specializes in the placement of exceptional candidates in the Water and Wastewater Treatment industries. To view other opportunities on which we are currently working, go to our website at: www.jsmithassoc.com.

Details

Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Position Id
2366
Location
Houston / Gulf Coast - remote
Job Category
Field/Technical Service