ICD - Laboratory Facility Support

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com. 

Aquatech immediately needs full-time Laboratory Facility Support staff to work in our Hartland, WI, ICD office.

Job Summary:

This person will build, repair and maintain pilot test apparatus as well as complete B&G facility related tasks to work in our Hartland, Wisconsin office.

Job Description:

PROCESS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

• Work with Engineering team to design and build pilot systems.

• Perform inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on laboratory equipment including:

• Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps

• Mechanical seals and couplings

• Agitators, gearboxes and drives

• Valves, piping and gaskets

• Heat exchangers and pressure vessels

• Develop and implement routine preventative maintenance schedules and procedures, including keeping a log of records.

• Support equipment installations, modifications and decommissioning, coordinating with contractors as-needed to complete work tasks.

• Work with operations and engineering to diagnose equipment issues and implement solution.

• Maintain a spare parts inventory to ensure key equipment is readily available.

• Establish and maintain organization and cleanliness standards for pilot area.

• Maintain a list of continuous improvement activities (improved insulation, mounting, etc…) and address as time is available.

• Prepare budget estimates and value propositions for equipment-related improvements in the lab.

• Other duties as assigned.

BUILDING AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE

• Install or relocate office fixtures and utilities such as shelves, wall art, desks, cubicles, and lights.

• Arrange desks and chairs to support special events.

• Perform light carpentry, painting, and plumbing tasks as needed.

• Maintain building infrastructure including HVAC systems, water softeners, compressed air, vacuum systems.

• Respond to general facility-related work orders and service requests.

PILOT OPERATIONS

• Conduct pilot and laboratory testing, ensuring that key performance indicators are met including operating conditions, sampling frequency, and testing quality.

• Operate small industrial equipment such as reactors, mixers, pumps, heaters, centrifuges, sieve shakers and chillers.

• Ensuring a safe working environment at all times and that all safety policies are being followed.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, maintain a positive attitude

• Ability to be hands on and to carry out tasks with minimal monitoring

• Possess good organizational skills and strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to be hands on and to carry out tasks with minimal monitoring

• Possess good organizational skills and strong mechanical aptitude

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Lifting / carrying / moving 50 pounds, will need to climb ladders, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the laboratory. Needs high degree of concentration in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Some experience in a lab with equipment set-up or maintenance tasks. 
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or other related field or Associate in Applied Science Degree with strong science course work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.