Job description
Echologics, a world leader in Leak Detection and Condition Assessment of Water Mains is searching for a Field Technician based in New Orleans, Louisiana to help execute projects in the United States.
The successful candidate will participate in a broad range of projects including field testing, administrative tasks, data analysis, reporting, client management, project management and will involve travel within local New Orleans and the United States of America. While the position is based out of New Orleans, there will be travel required to other areas of USA up to 25% of the time. Most of the project work will be outdoors, conducting leak detection and condition assessment tests on water pipelines, with analysis and reporting duties between deployments.
Why Echologics:
- A division of Mueller Water Products, a large and stable US company listed on the New York Stock Exchange and with over 150 years of history
- Cutting edge technology within the niche industry of leak detection
- Best Smart Water Solution 2015 & 2016 at the Smart Water Summit for EchoShore-DX
- Innovate@IWS 2016 award for next generation technologies in water sustainability
- Outside the box thinking colleagues with whom to collaborate and have fun
- Energetic, diverse, and inclusive culture
- Diverse global network of resources with visibility and support of a unique regional client base
- Demonstrated record of developing team members professionally and personally to reach their career goals and potential
- Great benefits package including: 401k benefits, employee stock discounts, full health care and insurance coverage, paid per diem travel expenses, time and a half overtime pay benefits, conditional yearly performance bonuses and much more.
Primary Responsibilities
- Working in the field, involving collecting data on-site and analyzing data for leak detection and condition assessment projects
- Reviewing data for reporting purposes
- Planning and coordinating project logistics
- Conducting leak detection surveys of distribution and transmission water mains
- Creating leak sheets summarizing results for project and client distribution
- Supporting condition assessment measurements on distribution and transmission water mains.
- Summarizing results for project and client distribution.
- Installing and maintaining permanent monitoring infrastructure for leak detection purposes
- Performing installation, maintenance and readings on pressure, flow, temperature and other sensors.
- Managing and maintain equipment, QA/QC and inventories in a warehouse setting.
- Training and managing subcontract labor onsite for hardware installation and data collection.
- Training clients to use and maintain equipment onsite, as well as perform Echologics services.
- Performing Site inspections and documenting results in site inspection summary reports.
Required Skills/ Background:
- A high school diploma or equivalent education
- Job or extensive volunteer experience performing hands-on outdoor work
- Ability to use basic hand tools
- Experience with field use of testing equipment, such as surveying, sample collection, underground utility locating, GPS, etc.
- Ability and desire to travel, often on short notice.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve technical issues and work independently.
- Basic computer skills and experience using email, MS Office, MS Teams and MS Excel
- Ability to interact with clients, customers in a field environment
- Familiarity with water distribution systems, or experience in utility industries
- Confined space entry/rescue experience or certification (will provide training if certification not currently held)
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
- Critical competencies: Time Management, Team Communication, Total Work Systems, Written Communication, Customer Focus, Self-development
These are considered assets:
- Experience in leak detection of water systems
- Engineering Technology/Technologist diploma in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, environmental science or similar
- Level 1 or higher water operator license
- Experience with installation of custom electronic equipment, such as security systems, sound systems, etc.
- Some knowledge and experience of the measurement of pressure and flow in water pipes
- Construction experience/ handling of power tools
- Experience interpreting GIS mapping interfaces and construction drawings
- Experience with coordinating work for small groups onsite
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Site environment such as working in roadways or working in remote forested areas.
- Travel within USA, up to 25% of the time
- Ability to lift and push heavy objects; ability to lift 50lbs
- Ability to climb stairs, ladders and similar structures, and the ability to work on uneven surfaces
- Ability to work in small confined spaces temporarily
- Ability to perform outdoor work in all weather conditions:
- Work in sometimes extreme weather environments (cold/heat).
- Work for extended periods occasionally
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. No phone calls or third parties please.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sexual orientation, race, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship status and creed.
Apply
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.
colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.