Process Technician: Recycling & Water Treatment

First Solar; Trinity (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a hands-on operator to manage recycling and wastewater/UPW processes, assist in installing and qualifying equipment, and troubleshoot day-to-day issues to improve safety, efficiency and performance. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1+ year of technical or industrial experience preferred.

Experience with equipment maintenance, wastewater treatment, and ability to work with limited supervision are desired; forklift experience and ISO-driven practices are a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One or more years FS technical experience.
• One or more years experience in an industrial/commercial operations or a technical setting.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and process troubleshooting will be preferred.
• Prior industrial wastewater treatment experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete operational understanding of installed recycling and water treatment systems and equipment.
• Ensure recycling, wastewater treatment and ultra-pure water generation processes are running on target as per the process plan.
• Respond to process control alarms through basic course correction and escalation through communication.
• Collect data relating to process control parameters and make adjustments as necessary.
• Analyze process data on a regular basis and implement course correction as needed throughout the shift.
• Respond to process control alarms by evaluating immediate and previous process trends.
• Troubleshoot and solve day-to-day recycling and water treatment process and equipment problems and
• Perform standard tests to ensure proper operation of recycling, wastewater, and ultra-pure water systems.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs including troubleshooting and replacement of pumps.
• Escalate major repairs to maintenance department through coordination with supervisor and engineer.
• Calibrate instrumentation per ISO work instructions.
• Perform routine analysis on samples using laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate records using databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based programs.
• Properly collect, label, and store hazardous waste within the manufacturing plant and assist with shipment of hazardous waste from the plant per documented hazardous waste work instructions.
• Respond to accidental hazardous material spills by containing and cleaning of the spills through HAZMAT standards.
• Provide training to production associates.
• Develop and update internal documentation including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
• Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives, as required, to complete assigned projects.
• Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
• Maintain effective communication with area associates and engineers.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Ensure waste materials are discarded in their designated containers.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environment following the 5S standard guidelines.
• Use powered industrial equipment (fork trucks, e.g.) for moving various materials and chemicals.
• Responsible for verbal and written shift pass-down communications.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Wet chemical processes

Chemical compatibilities

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Self-directed

Problem solving

English communications

Administrative tasks

Industrial chemical handling

Forklift experience

PLC controlled equipment

Word

Excel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in a technical discipline

Tools

PLC controlled equipment

Forklift

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

First Solar is seeking a hands-on operator to manage recycling and wastewater/UPW processes, assist in installing and qualifying equipment, and troubleshoot day-to-day issues to improve safety, efficiency and performance. A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1+ year of technical or industrial experience preferred.

Experience with equipment maintenance, wastewater treatment, and ability to work with limited supervision are desired; forklift experience and ISO-driven practices are a