Role Summary

Hydro-Dyne Engineering is hiring a highly skilled, controls-savvy, hands-on Wastewater Field Service Technician to support municipal wastewater screening and solids handling equipment in the field. This role is for a technician who can troubleshoot industrial controls (PLC/VFD/sensors/networks) and also work confidently on the physical equipment (screens, compactors, drives, chains, sprockets, reducers, bearings, alignment, washwater systems, and related components).

This is not a parts-swap role. You will be expected to diagnose problems accurately, make safe and durable repairs, verify performance in AUTO under real process conditions, and document work in a professional, customer-ready manner.

Key Responsibilities

Controls / Electrical / Automation

• Troubleshoot and commission PLC-controlled wastewater equipment, including VFDs, motor starters, smart relays, MCC interfaces, and control panels.
• Diagnose instrumentation and field devices: level (ultrasonic/radar), pressure, flow, proximity/limit switches, current monitors, and safety interlocks.
• Validate control sequences and permissives; confirm timers/alarms/setpoints; verify I/O and correct wiring faults.
• Troubleshoot industrial communications as applicable (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Ethernet, serial, remote I/O, etc.).
• Interpret electrical drawings/schematics and use test equipment to isolate faults safely.

Mechanical / Equipment Service

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on screens, compactors, conveyors, and related solids handling equipment.
• Perform hands-on service including reducers, motors, couplings, sprockets, chains, bearings, seals, brush assemblies, and wear components.
• Clear jams/plugs safely and identify the underlying cause (process conditions, maintenance practices, setup, or component failure).
• Use appropriate rigging practices to remove/install heavy components as required.
• Verify alignment, binding points, washwater performance, leakage sources, and overall equipment condition.
• Confirm equipment operates properly under real process conditions (AUTO mode, normal/storm flows, debris load).

Customer Communication and Documentation

• Communicate clearly with operators, maintenance teams, electricians, and plant leadership; set expectations and provide timely updates.
• Produce strong field documentation: photos, findings, root cause, corrective actions, parts needed, and next steps.
• Identify recurring failure patterns and route feedback internally to support continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

• Independently run field troubleshooting calls with minimal escalation.
• Reduce return trips through correct diagnosis, verification testing, and clear parts/scoping.
• Deliver customer-ready closeout reports with facts, photos, and actionable next steps.
• Become a go-to resource for controls triage while remaining highly capable on the mechanical side.