Are you seeking a rewarding career with a respected company? Join Opifex-Synergy Pump division where we offer career advancement and professional development in a collaborative, supportive environment. We value teamwork and foster a positive work culture.
We provide high-quality, customer-focused de-watering and fluid transfer solutions. With decades of expertise, our pump division delivers comprehensive solutions from design to on-site installation, system monitoring to dismantle and demobilization, and manufactures over 50% of our products in-house.
A Project Technician supports the execution of field-based pump installation projects by performing technical tasks, coordinating on-site responsibilities, and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on time.
Essential Functions
- Assist with on-site coordination of daily project activities.
- Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Perform field tasks related to installation, testing, and the dismantle of dewatering projects.
- Perform fusion and electrofusion of HDPE pipe and fittings.
- Set up, operate, and maintain fusion equipment and tools.
- Conduct visual and mechanical inspections of fused joints.
- Maintain accurate records of fusion parameters.
- Document daily progress, site conditions, and any issues encountered.
- Participate in all training programs directed by the on-site foreman.
- Communicate updates and field changes to Project Managers and Site Supervisors.
- Troubleshoot field challenges and recommend practical solutions.
- Adhere to applicable safety standards, including Opifex-Synergy, OSHA, MSHA, EMR, and contractor/site-specific requirements.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and report repair needs.
- Maintain tools in good working order per MSHA and OSHA regulations.
- Participate in project closeout documentation and reporting.
- Build positive relationships with customers.
- Exhibit strong teamwork.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Required Education and Experience
- Previous construction or manual labor experience.
- Experience working with or around heavy machinery.
- Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work flexible shifts.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Military service will be considered in lieu of education/certification experience as applicable.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Work Environment
- Primarily conducted at construction sites, equipment yards, and on transportation routes, with regular exposure to heavy machinery and diesel-powered equipment.
- Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions, often amid uneven terrain, dust, mud, and noise.
- Work may include both shop-based tasks and fieldwork, including travel to job sites.
- PPE (steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection) is required, and safety protocols must be followed at all times.
- Must be comfortable working around large equipment, in confined spaces, or at elevated positions.
- Requires flexibility, as job site conditions and priorities can change quickly.
Travel Required
- Position may require several hours of driving daily to job sites, as well as possible overnight stays when needed.
Physical Demands
- Requires high physical stamina and mobility, including frequent lifting, carrying, and maneuvering of tools and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
- Regular bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and reaching to secure loads, inspect vehicles, or perform minor maintenance.
- Prolonged standing and walking on uneven terrain, climbing in and out of trucks or onto equipment, and working at heights requiring balance.
- Fine motor skills and manual dexterity for handling controls, securing tie-downs, and completing documentation.
- Must safely operate commercial vehicles and stay alert in potentially hazardous driving and yard conditions.
- Occasional pushing, pulling, and positioning of heavy materials or components.
Other Duties
Please be aware that while this job description provides an overview of the main activities, duties, and responsibilities expected of the employee in this role, it may not encompass every task or requirement. Additionally, the nature of the position