Field Service Technician

WE'RE LOOKING FORField Service TechnicianEmployment typeRegular / PermanentLocationNew Lenox, ILLINOISUnited StatesReference Numberreq17782Who we are?With 90,000 people on five continents, SUEZ is a world leader in smart and sustainable resource management. We provide water and waste management solutions that enable cities and industries optimize their resource management and strengthen their environmental and economic performances.SUEZ in North America operates across all 50 states and Canada with 6,700 employees dedicated to environmental sustainability and smart and sustainable resource management. The company provides drinking water, wastewater and waste collection service to 6.4 million people on a daily basis; treats over 600 million gallons of water and over 450 million gallons of wastewater each day; delivers water treatment and advanced network solutions to 16,000 industrial and municipal sites; processes 55,000 tons of waste for recycling; and rehabilitates and maintains water assets for more than 4,000 municipal and industrial customers. The company is a subsidiary of Paris-based SUEZ.Who are we looking for?High School Diploma orGEDAbility to acquirewelding certificationsMust have a validdriver’s licenseAbility to acquire CDLlicenseWater system operatorcertificate is a plusNACE Certification is aplusTechnical SchoolCertification is a plusWhat will you be doing?Grade 1: Entry Level (Grade 7 entry; Grade 8 after one year)Perform field assetinspections for annual reportsGeneral knowledge ofgeneral rigging techniquesSkill and ability todetermine issues that need to be resolved during inspectionsGeneral knowledge ofwater system networks including piping, valves, hydrants, wells, &treatment plantsGrade 2: Intermediate Level (Grade 9)Must be proficient inGrade 1 Tasks plus the followingAcquire weldingcertification, 1G position for typical moderate steel repairsPerform Remote OperatedVehicle (ROV) inspections of water system assetsAbility to properlyexecute general rigging techniquesProven ability to assistin one of the following: ice pigging, mixer installation, TRSinstallation, well rehabilitation, valve & hydrant maintenance, leakdetection, or other water system serviceGrade 3: Proficient Level (Grade 10)Must be proficient inGrade 1 & 2 Tasks plus the followingExperience in propercoating preparation, abrasive blasting technique and proven knowledge tocarry-out tank renovationAcquire weldingcertification, 4G position for moderate to heavy steel repairsProven ability tocomplete one of the following: ice pigging, mixer installation, TRSinstallation, well rehabilitation, valve & hydrant maintenance, leakdetection, or other water system service.Grade 4: Leadman Level (Grade 12; Limited to one per FST Crew)Proven ability to lead acrew in the field organization and delivery of servicesMust be proficient in deliveryof two (2) or more of the products to include, but are not limited tothe following:Knowledge, skills andproven ability to complete Mixer mechanical installationKnowledge, skills andproven ability to complete TRS mechanical installationBroad knowledge ofValve & Hydrant troubleshooting and maintenance including GIS/GPScapability; general water system network knowledge requiredKnowledge, skills andproven ability to perform all tasks associated with Leak Detectiontechniques; general water system network knowledge requiredKnowledge, skills andproven ability to perform all tasks associated with Ice Piggingtechnique; general water system network knowledge requiredKnowledge, skills andproven experience to perform all tasks associated with Well Maintenancetechniques; primarily CO2 and/or chemical injectionOther knowledge andskills associated with the water and wastewater distribution,treatment, and monitoring that will assist in properly deliveringproducts associated with these systemsWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.