Senior Field Technician

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For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  

The Sr. Field Technician, based in Newark, DE, is responsible for conducting field work and related operations for Mueller’s Smart Water Infrastructure business, specifically in the areas of non-invasive acoustic technologies for underground pipeline water leak detection, monitoring and condition assessment.  

The role includes leading field data collection and supporting various processes throughout the project 

lifecycle including planning and reporting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong critical thinking, written, verbal communication and organizational skills. The Sr. Field Technician will lead a small team of 2-3 people on site and coordinate with the project management, subcontractor, and client teams. 

Additionally, this role involves providing project support including supporting project update deliverables, client meetings, subcontractor management and client communication. 

The successful candidate will participate in a broad range of projects including field testing, administrative tasks, data analysis, reporting, client management, project management and will involve travel within Newark, DE and the United States of America. While the position is based out of Newark, there may be travel required to other areas of USA up to 25% of the time. Most of the project work will be outdoors, conducting leak detection and condition assessment tests on water pipelines, with planning and reporting duties between deployments. 

The Sr Field Technician role will be responsible for leading field work for a large condition assessment project to assess 90-miles of water mains within the city of Newark, Delaware 

• Project Planning
• Field Operations Support
• Reporting

• A high school diploma or equivalent education 

• 3+ years of related job experience performing field data collection or performing hands-on outdoor work 

• Experience managing and coordinating small teams or subcontractors onsite 

• Ability to use basic hand tools 

• Experience with field use of testing equipment, such as surveying, sample collection, underground utility locating, GPS, etc. 

• Experience interpreting GIS mapping interfaces and construction drawings 

• Ability and desire to travel 

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve technical issues and work independently. 

• Basic computer skills and experience using email, MS Office, MS Teams and MS Excel 

• Ability to interact with clients, customers in a field environment 

• Experience with working on water distribution systems, or experience in utility industries 

• Must hold a valid driver’s license 

• Critical competencies: time management, team communication, written communication, customer focus, self-development   

• Experience in leak detection or condition assessment of water systems 

• Engineering Technology/Technologist diploma in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, environmental science or similar 

• Level 1 or higher water operator license 

• Experience with installation of custom electronic equipment, such as security systems, sound systems, etc. 

• Some knowledge and experience of the measurement of pressure and flow in water pipes 

• Construction experience/ handling of power tools 

• Confined space entry/rescue experience or certification (will provide training if certification not currently held) 

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. 

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.