Summary
Under the general direction of the Industrial Division Operations Director, the Field Services Specialist conducts inspections/surveys at Industrial & Healthcare facilities throughout North America for the purpose of preventing backflow of possible contaminants into the potable water system and/or control of water borne pathogens. This position requires a minimum of 50% overnight travel outside of the local Detroit Metropolitan area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct Cross Connection Control surveys at Industrial & Healthcare facilities.
- Review & verify accuracy of plant/facility documents of potable water supply/process piping systems and distribution system.
- Ability to draw/sketch potable water distribution piping system and process system(s).
- Verify existence and proper installation of backflow prevention assemblies & devices and make recommendations for appropriate backflow prevention methods where appropriate based upon degree of hazard.
- Review existing Cross Connection Control survey reports and backflow prevention device lists.
- Evaluate piping identification.
- Performs Water Quality Sampling & chain of custody documentation.
- Manages daily client communications, data and reporting.
- Maintains necessary inspection reports and notices using computerized system.
- Provide for excellence in internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior and producing high quality results.
Secondary Functions:
- Ability to resolve client problems and answer technical questions in a timely and responsive manner as needed.
- Recommend and lead efforts to improve existing processes, quality or client satisfaction.
Qualifications/Certifications:
- Working knowledge of plumbing and water distribution systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical concepts pertaining to fluid dynamics.
- Ability to create and maintain highest levels of confidentiality when dealing with proprietary information and sensitive situations.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Able to stand on feet, bend or stoop for a prolonged period of time. Some of the work is performed outdoors and through inclement weather as necessary.
- Able to carry out duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Chemistry, Geoscience, Engineering or related field is preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Starting Salary: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Company Matching 401K, and more
- Auto Allowance
- Paid Vacation/Paid Sick Time
- Eight Paid Holidays
HydroCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law.
Must be willing to undergo a background check/drug screening in accordance with local law/regulations. This position requires a valid driver’s license.
