About this role
Job Summary:
This role offers the opportunity to join a team that will help drive innovative solutions for industrial water and wastewater with a focus on high water recovery. We’re pushing ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis technologies to new levels of performance, delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers. We’re looking for a teammate who is deeply committed, resourceful in problem-solving, and dedicated to excellence. In this role, you will advance our water treatment solutions through hands-on process engineering, including treatment system design and testing. This is a well-rounded opportunity with strong potential for growth within the Western Midstream organization. This position is based out of The Woodlands, TX.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in membrane system design (MF/UF/MBR/NF/RO), operations, and piloting
- Recent hands-on experience with pilot operation and/or system startups
- Strong knowledge of membrane processes and water chemistry
- Ability to design, size, and optimize membrane system processes
- Analytical skills to understand technical requirements and develop solutions
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Computer literacy (e.g, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, HMI/PLC).
- Capable of working independently with management guidance
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Willingness to travel for field work as needed
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute field pilots to demonstrate Western Midstream membrane solutions at customer sites
- Conduct in-house validation trials for new products or applications
- Analyze pilot data and prepare reports for clients
- Develop cost-effective membrane system designs to meet customer needs
- Sizing for equipment, pumps, piping, valves for water and wastewater treatment systems
- Develop process documentation including P&IDs, mass balances, and control narratives
- Support sales in developing technical proposals and performance guarantees
- Assist with project management for installation, field design, and site work
- Commission membrane systems, troubleshoot issues, and provide after-sales support
Physical Requirements:
*Ability to work in the field at our pilot sites which may include:
- Moving safely around operating water treatment equipment to accomplish tasks
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation, wind, high, and low temperatures
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required in relevant engineering subject matter (chemical, civil, environmental). Master’s degree preferred. Grade and salary commensurate with relevant education and experience.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel of up to 25% is required for this role.
Work Schedule:
- This is a hybrid position that will work 9 hours Monday – Thursday and 4 hours on Friday.