Field Service Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Washington, DC (Job ID 10120024)

Description

Position: Field Service Engineers
Type: Contract (1+ year)
Location: Bellevue, WA
Hourly Pay Range: $41.25-$48.75 (based on level of experience)

*MUST have the ability to travel extensively (70-80% ~250 days/year) throughout the US and internationally*

Join Our client's team as a Fiels Service Engineer – Water Treatment Expert Wanted!

Are you passionate about water treatment systems and ready to make a tangible impact in the field? We're seeking a skilled and motivated Field Service Engineer to lead commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of water treatment plants worldwide. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to sustainable solutions that make a difference.

What You'll Do:

• Commission water treatment plants, ensuring process equipment and control systems operate flawlessly according to specifications.
• Act as the construction liaison between design engineering and construction teams during the erection of water treatment facilities.
• Provide expert technical instruction and support to customer representatives on installation, operation, calibration, repair, and maintenance at client sites.
• Manage activities of outside vendors and suppliers, guaranteeing services and supplies meet project standards.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and log sheets to monitor equipment performance.
• Create and implement commissioning schedules and performance plans.
• Deliver classroom and hands-on training on operation and maintenance of process equipment.
• Participate in model reviews, engineering design meetings, and safety reviews to ensure equipment accessibility and operability.
• Conduct factory acceptance tests for control systems with clients and designated representatives.
• Perform after-market services including site inspections, equipment assessments, and operator training.
• Maintain a strong safety focus consistent with client's safety standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and analysis for customer records.
• Apply mathematical and chemical principles for water treatment processes and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose alignment issues, plumb adjustments, and control system activities, including PLC/HMI functions and logic troubleshooting.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma with at least 5 years of experience in water treatment.
• Proven ability to commission, troubleshoot, and maintain water treatment systems.
• Strong knowledge of process equipment, control systems, mathematical operations, and chemistry.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, control system logic, and PLC/HMI activities.
• Effective communication skills for technical training and customer interaction.
• Physical ability to handle site demands, including lifting up to 25 pounds and outdoor work.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with control system programming and troubleshooting (ladder logic, function blocks).
• Knowledge of control system IO checkout, system networking, and program upload/download.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations in international site environments.
• Multilingual abilities and international working experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in water treatment or related technical roles.
• Prior experience working abroad or in remote working camps is advantageous.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel internationally to oversee project sites, including remote and outdoor locations.
• Ability to adapt to different working environments and safety protocols.
• Certifications related to water treatment, control systems, or safety standards are a plus.

BENEFITS
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Excited to advance your career in water treatment engineering and make a global impact? If you meet the qualifications and thrive in dynamic environments, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become a vital part of our innovative team!

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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