Industrial Facilities Wastewater Technician

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is seeking a hands-on Water Systems Technician to support fluoride reduction and wastewater pretreatment processes. You will monitor pH and conductivity, perform calibrations, and operate equipment to ensure compliance with discharge permits.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a willingness to work in a noisy, industrial environment. Strong mechanical skills and a valid US driver’s license are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with water systems, wastewater, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read safety rules, operating instructions, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Neutralize fluorides to meet discharge permit requirements.
• Neutralize mixed acids from manufacturing processes for discharge.
• Operate and monitor ultra-pure water generation equipment and pretreatment systems.
• Perform calibrations and validations of sensors (pH, conductivity).

Skills

Water treatment

Maintenance

Instrumentation

Calibration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

pH meter

Conductivity meter

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 vehiclesMust 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 regulationsThis 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.