Service Technician, Industrial Water Treatment (Bettendorf, IA)

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.  

  

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Technician located in the Bettendorf/Davenport, Iowa area to join our team. You will be responsible for water treatment operations of several large systems at an Aluminum mill. Daily duties will be preforming wet chemistry testing, calibrations of instruments, chemical dosing pump adjustments, maintenance and repair of chemical pumps.

What You'll Do:

• Prioritize safety by helping maintain a risk-free environment and proactively addressing issues.

• Run daily testing (wet chemistry and routine sampling) to keep water treatment programs performing at their best.

• Keep equipment running—set up, calibrate, maintain, and repair chemical feed and testing systems.

• Manage inventory by tracking chemical usage and ordering materials as needed.

• Stay organized with clear documentation of testing, inventory, and system performance.

• Partner with the sales team and support the customer on site to keep operations smooth and issues resolved.

• Help others grow through training and contributing to strong, high-performance work systems.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).

• Mechanical skills such as repairing small pumps (diaphragm, gear, progressive cavity, piston, centrifugal).

• Basic plumbing experience (piping, tubing, threaded fittings).

• Ability to work a 12-hour (2-2-3) rotating schedule 7am–7pm:

• Week 1: Work Tue/Wed, off Thu/Fri, work Sat/Sun/Mon

• Week 2: Off Tue/Wed, work Thu/Fri, off Sat/Sun/Mon

Eligibility Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Eligibility to work within the US

• Valid driver’s license in good standing

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven analytical and troubleshooting ability

• Strong time management skills and a disciplined work behavior 

• Strong team working skills to meet customer expectations and troubleshoot difficult technical issues

• Self-motivated with a strong desire for continuous, independent learning

Perks! 

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance  

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! 

• Recharge with Vacation, Floating Holidays & Sick Time

• Competitive Hourly Pay and Incentive Plan

• 401(k) Plan w/ match 

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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification.  If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

 

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com

The expected compensation range for this position is between $42,800.00 and $71,400.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.