Industrial Equipment Maintenance Specialist – Water Systems

Join a team that keeps water treatment systems running

Polytec, Inc. (a Chemtrade company) is expanding its Midwest service team. We’re looking for an experienced field professional based in Nebraska who enjoys solving problems, teaching customers, and traveling.

Why this role matters

• Support industrial and municipal facilities with safe, reliable water treatment performance
• Help customers meet pretreatment and direct discharge permit obligations
• Represent a company with 30+ years of innovation and a fast, dependable supply network

What you will do

• Install, upgrade, and start up field equipment
• Configure hardware/software and integrate PLC controls after installation
• Conduct preventive maintenance and on-demand repairs
• Troubleshoot, test, and validate system performance
• Document all work thoroughly: installs, maintenance, and repairs
• Care for and track tools, instruments, and service assets
• Coach users on safe operation and maintenance best practices
• Oversee spare-part and replacement component inventory

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years in maintenance with strong electro-mechanical aptitude
• Clear communicator who enjoys working directly with customers
• Service-oriented mindset and urgency in addressing client needs
• Overnight travel readiness for 75%+ of the time within your territory
• Must reside in Nebraska
• Skills: electrical troubleshooting, electrical repair, production welding setup, broad maintenance/repair proficiency, field service readiness
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Where you’ll work

• Chemical manufacturing environments (alkaline mineral slurries), with occasional exposure to other Hazmat and non-Hazmat materials
• Hot conditions (100+ °F) while wearing proper PPE
• Physical tasks include ladder/stair climbing and lifting within OSHA limits
• Outdoor elements are common—heat and cold are part of the job
• Safety first: Confined Space, Working at Heights, Management of Change, Hot Work, and defined operating procedures

Life at Polytec

• Mission-driven: delivering effective water treatment programs backed by quality service, products, and technology
• Customer-focused: tailored programs for industrial and municipal partners
• People-first: inclusive culture, family-friendly benefits, and real career advancement

If you’re energized by field work, customer interaction, and hands-on technical problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you.