Industrial Facilities Wastewater Technician

Whatsupstateny; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed is seeking a hands-on Process Technician to support our Fluoride Reduction Process and neutralize acids from manufacturing to meet discharge permits.

You will gain exposure to ultra-pure water generation equipment, including pretreatment, reverse osmosis, and UV sanitization used in manufacturing, and participate in waste recycling with multimedia/carbon filters and RO systems to support sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with water systems, wastewater, or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read safety rules and operating instructions.
• Able to work in noisy/industrial environments and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid US driver’s license and ability to climb ladders.
• Exposure to non-climate-controlled spaces and repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support the Fluoride Reduction Process to meet discharge permit levels.
• Neutralize mixed acids from manufacturing for proper discharge.
• Gain experience with pretreatment, RO, and UV sanitization equipment for ultra-pure water.
• Support recovery and recycling of process waste using multimedia and carbon filters with RO.

Skills

Water system experience

Wastewater experience

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical equipment

Plumbing

Pump repair

Plant operations

Maintenance

Sensor calibration

PH meters

Conductivity meters

Communication skills

Safety rules reading

Industrial environment

Driver's license

Climb ladders

Confined spaces

Heavy lifting

Physical fitness

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Day-to-Day:

In this role, you will be responsible for our Fluoride Reduction Process which includes neutralizing high levels of fluorides that are acceptable with our discharge permit.

In addition to neutralizing fluorides, you will also neutralize mixed acids coming from our manufacturing process for discharge.

You will gain experience working on ultra-pure water generation equipment to include pretreatment equipment, reverse osmosis, ultra-violet sanitization equipment that supply ultra-pure water for our manufacturing processes.

You will also gain experience on recovering and recycling process waste using multimedia and carbon filters along with reverse osmosis systems to help us meet our sustainability goals.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

Knowledge or experience working with water system, wastewater, manufacturing, or mechanical equipment.

Knowledge or experience in the following areas: plumbing, pump repair, plant operations, or maintenance.

Perform calibrations and validations of sensors including pH and conductivity meters.

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to work in a noisy, dusty, industrial/manufacturing environment, and exposed to non-toxic fumes, gases, chemicals, or grease and oil.

Must possess a valid US driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles

Must be able to climb ladders, and scaffolding at heights, work in confined spaces, and must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environments.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., frequently lift up to 40 lbs., consistently lift up to 25 lbs, and have the ability to complete repetitive motions while applying pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists.

Exposure to recurring bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, sitting, climbing, stretching, or similar activities.

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over hard concrete surface.

Must possess a high school degree or GED.

This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.