Water Treatment Engineer

Water Treatment Engineer – Refinery Operations (Onsite) Location: Texas City, TX Work Schedule: 5 days/week onsite Salary Range: $120,000–$130,000 base Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Water Treatment Engineer to support a large, strategic refinery customer in Texas City, TX. This is a highly visible, onsite role focused on delivering technical excellence, measurable value, and long-term performance improvements across critical water treatment systems. The ideal candidate will bring strong refinery experience, deep technical expertise in cooling water systems, and the ambition to grow into a broader leadership role within the account team. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day technical support for refinery water treatment operations, with a primary focus on cooling water systems and heat exchange performance Monitor and optimize heat transfer efficiency, fouling control, corrosion, and overall system reliability Deliver quantifiable value through performance improvements, cost savings, and operational efficiencies Partner closely with refinery stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and optimized system performance Support and expand wastewater treatment capabilities , addressing current technical gaps Identify and support future growth opportunities within the account, including additional water treatment applications Contribute to long-term account strategy with the opportunity to progress into account or team leadership within approximately two years Required Qualifications Refinery experience (non-negotiable): Direct, hands-on experience supporting refinery clients Strong technical background in industrial water treatment , specifically cooling water systems and heat exchange monitoring Education / Experience: Engineering degree or 10+ years of relevant industrial water treatment experience Experience level: Ideally 5–10 years; candidates with 15–20 years of highly relevant experience will be considered Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable ROI, performance improvements, and technical value beyond routine site support Leadership mindset with the interest and capability to grow into a broader role within the account team Why This Role Work onsite with a major refinery in a strategic, high-impact account Clear path for professional growth into account leadership Opportunity to influence system performance, reliability, and long-term value at scale Competitive compensation and exposure to complex refinery operations #J-18808-Ljbffr MSH