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Tidal Vision

Chitosan producer from crustacean shells

Wastewater Operation Technician

Full-TimePosted on 10/15/2026
$70k - $80k/yr+ 401(k) 6% employer match
Senior
Sandusky, OH, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of technical experience in water treatment.
  • At least 5 years of experience with plumbing and electrical work, and general mechanical skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work outside standard operating hours as needed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to move, stand, sit, bend, lift, and turn freely; handle tools and operate equipment using proper personal protective equipment; and work in adverse weather conditions.
  • A local state driver's license and proof of insurance are required by the time of hire.
  • The incumbent is subject to a background check.
Responsibilities
  • Set up, commission, and operate Cesco wastewater treatment systems at customer sites.
  • Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of pilot equipment, pumps, feed systems, controls, and related components.
  • Support installation and startup of treatment equipment and chemical feed systems in heavy industrial environments.
  • Collect, record, and analyze operational and performance data from pilot and full-scale systems.
  • Use data to make informed, real-time adjustments to chemical programs and system operation to optimize performance.
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining customer accounts for Cesco.
  • Document system performance, service activities, and site conditions through service reports and internal communication.
  • Ensure equipment and site work are completed safely and in compliance with customer and company safety standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Class I–III Wastewater or Water License from the State of Ohio.

About the company

Tidal Vision extracts chitosan from crustacean shells, a seafood byproduct, and sells it as a versatile biopolymer across industries. It processes shells to produce chitosan and formulates it into products for water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, including flocculants, anti-odor fabrics, and biopesticides. The company is vertically integrated in the United States, owning the full supply chain from sourcing to final product, enabling a stable, high-quality supply. Its goal is to provide sustainable biopolymer solutions that reduce waste and enable safer, more eco-friendly products across water, fabric, and farming sectors, while expanding the use of chitosan in sustainable chemistry.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$218.3M

Headquarters

Bellingham, Washington

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • The $140 million Series B funds new facilities and expanded R&D through 2025.
  • Tidal Vision reported 287 employees and a nearly 60,000-square-foot Bellingham footprint in 2025.
  • Acquiring Clear Water Services expands installed water-treatment reach across Seattle, California, Michigan, and Florida.

What critics are saying

  • Lucchesi v. Tidal Vision Products filed December 2025 signals active labor friction in California.
  • Former VP Mark Dodd trade-secret litigation threatens customer relationships and exposes internal controls.
  • Heavy expansion into Texas, Ohio, and Europe risks execution failure before 2027 IPO ambitions.

What makes Tidal Vision unique

  • Tidal Vision is the only U.S. commercial-scale chitosan producer, controlling extraction through formulation.
  • Its proprietary zero-waste process converts seafood shells into water-treatment, agriculture, and textile inputs.
  • The 2025 Series B drew Eni Next, Milliken, and Oman Investment Authority.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

IntraFish
Sep 9th, 2025
Tidal Vision raises $140M for seafood waste

Tidal Vision, a startup based in Bellingham, Washington, has rapidly expanded to nearly a dozen locations and hired hundreds of employees in under 10 years. The company recently secured $140 million (€120 million) in funding from investors including the Oman Investment Authority, Eni, Milliken & Company, and SWEN Capital Partners. Founded by Craig Kasberg, Tidal Vision is innovatively transforming seafood byproducts into profitable ventures.

PR Newswire
Feb 5th, 2025
Tidal Vision secures $140M for expansion

Tidal Vision, a biotechnology company, has closed a $140 million Series B financing round, exceeding its original target due to high demand from investors like Cambridge Companies SPG and Eni Next. The funding will support global expansion with new facilities in Europe, Texas, and Ohio, enhancing chitosan-based solutions' production and R&D. CEO Craig Kasberg emphasized the importance of these investments in serving critical industries like clean water and agriculture.

The Business Journals
Feb 4th, 2025
Bellingham startup raises over $140 million with plans for new facilities

The eco-friendly startup has quietly raised impressive funding in recent years.

FinSMEs
Nov 25th, 2024
Tidal Vision Gains Milliken Investment

Tidal Vision, a biomolecular technologies company based in Bellingham, WA, received an undisclosed investment from Milliken & Company. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate the introduction of biodegradable chemistries across Milliken's markets. The investment is part of Milliken's ventures program. Tidal Vision, led by CEO Craig Kasberg, specializes in chitosan-based technologies for water treatment, agriculture, and material science industries.

GeekWire
May 17th, 2024
Tidal Vision, A Startup Turning Crab Shells Into A Green Industrial Chemical, Is Raising Fresh Cash

Sustainability: News about the rapidly growing climate tech sector and other areas of innovation to protect our planet. SEE MOREAfter crabs like these caught in the Bering Sea have been processed, seafood companies are stuck with the problem of disposing of the shells. Tidal Vision has developed a green chemistry technology for turning the discarded shells into a useful, sustainable industrial chemical. (Tidal Vision Photo)Tidal Vision, a green chemistry company founded by a former Alaska fishing boat captain, is raising more investment to fuel growth.A new SEC filing reveals $46.7 million in fresh cash. We reached out to the company for comment on the filing.Tidal Vision uses an environmentally friendly, zero-waste process to turn discarded crab shells into a valuable industrial chemical called chitosan. The material is something of a wonder ingredient and can be used in water purification, to preserve produce, to promote plant growth, as a flame retardant in fabrics, and in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics