Wastewater & Recycling Technician I — Process Tech

First Solar, Inc.; Walbridge (OH); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater & Recycling Technician to operate and troubleshoot recycling and wastewater/UPW systems. You will collect process data, respond to alarms, perform maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant operations on site in Walbridge, OH.

Ideal candidates have technical education or experience in industrial operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to train others. The role emphasizes safety, data analysis, and practical hands-on work with chemical handling

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year experience as First Solar Wastewater & Recycling Technician I or 3 years First Solar technical experience or 6 years experience in an industrial/commercial operations or technical setting OR;
• Associates degree in a technical discipline with at least 1 year as First Solar Wastewater & Recycling Technician I or 2 years First Solar Technical Experience or at least 3 years experience in an industrial/commercial operations or technical setting OR;
• Bachelors degree in a technical discipline with 0-2 years experience in an industrial/commercial operations or technical setting.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and process troubleshooting will be preferred.
• Prior industrial wastewater treatment experience will be preferred.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Collect data relating to process control parameters and make adjustments as necessary.
• Analyze process data on a regular basis and implement basic and advanced 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 escalated the process upsets to engineer and supervisor.
• Participation in planned process experiments, collect and analyze data and report experimental results.
• Perform standard tests to ensure proper operation of recycling, wastewater, and ultra-pure water systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs including troubleshooting and replacement of pumps.
• Escalate major repairs to maintenance department through coordination with supervisor and engineer.
• Transition new systems and processes through start-up, commissioning, and qualification.
• Calibrate instrumentation per ISO work instructions.
• Perform analysis of 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.
• 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 and some work instruction development.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Kenntnisse

Safety-first mindset

Wet chemical processes

Chemical compatibilities

Process control alarms

Troubleshooting

Electrical/mechanical systems

Data analysis

English communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in technical discipline

Bachelors degree in technical discipline

Jobbeschreibung

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Wastewater & Recycling Technician to operate and troubleshoot recycling and wastewater/UPW systems. You will collect process data, respond to alarms, perform maintenance, and ensure safe, compliant operations on site in Walbridge, OH.

Ideal candidates have technical education or experience in industrial operations, strong problem-solving, and the ability to train others. The role emphasizes safety, data analysis, and practical hands-on work with chemical handling