Field Support Representative

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Field Support Representative providing hands-on technical support for AWC membrane water-treatment systems. Troubleshooting, commissioning, cleaning, training, and optimizing customer installations across Southern California.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide responsive, professional field support to existing customers and prospects
  • Perform plant surveys, system evaluations, troubleshooting, and pretreatment assessments
  • Collect water, membrane, deposit, and other samples for laboratory analysis
  • Assist with membrane removal/offloading for autopsies when required
  • Perform and support membrane system cleanings, chemical changeovers, commissioning, start-ups, and system optimization
  • Commission, operate, monitor, clean, and maintain AWC pilot systems at customer sites
  • Monitor membrane system performance and operating data and communicate findings and recommendations to Applications and Technical Sales
  • Provide technical guidance on membrane system operation, chemical programs, cleaning, and maintenance
  • Build and maintain relationships with plant operators and customer personnel
  • Follow up on field visits and recommendations
  • Identify and communicate customer needs, system concerns, and opportunities for additional technical services or chemical solutions
  • Prepare for field visits and ensure documentation, tools, equipment, chemicals, and materials are ready
  • Complete and distribute field service reports, recommendations, and customer sign-off documentation
  • Coordinate with Technical Sales, Applications, Inside Sales, and Field Services
  • Perform field activities according to AWC procedures, safety requirements, and company standards
  • Represent AWC professionally at customer and prospect sites
  • Participate in company training
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited university or college, or technical certification from an accredited program, or 5+ years of experience in water treatment/wastewater
  • Strong understanding of membrane technology and water treatment processes, including pretreatment, MF/UF, and NF/RO systems
  • Hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, commissioning, servicing, and optimizing membrane treatment systems
  • Working knowledge of pumps, valves, instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems associated with water treatment equipment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve field issues
  • Understanding of membrane fouling, scaling, pretreatment, and chemical cleaning
  • Hands-on experience performing NF/RO Clean-in-Place procedures; MF/UF CIP experience preferred
  • Ability to interpret operating data and system performance
  • Experience using, maintaining, and calibrating field testing equipment and instrumentation
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to prepare technical reports
  • Professional, customer-focused, and able to build effective relationships
  • Organized, resourceful, and able to work independently while adapting to changing field conditions and travel schedules
  • Valid driver's license and ability and willingness to travel frequently, including overnight travel
  • Moderate to extensive overnight travel within the territory (40–60%) and occasional travel across multiple states
  • Ability to stand, walk, and work on feet for extended periods, up to 8+ hours per day
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing ladders or stairs
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or outdoors in various weather conditions
  • Ability to wear and work in required PPE
  • Ability to safely handle and work around cleaning, sampling, and maintenance chemicals
  • Visual and auditory ability to detect hazards, read instruments and gauges, and communicate effectively on-site
  • Ability to travel frequently and work extended hours or weekends when required, including on short notice

Benefits:

  • Company training to maintain and expand knowledge of membrane treatment, AWC products, field service procedures, and industry best practices