Wastewater Technician I

Pentagon Technologies Group Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies, Inc is seeking a Wastewater Technician to join our team in Portland, OR. You will mix chemicals, analyze tank compositions, and treat chemical waste from our facilities while adhering to safety protocols.

This role supports chemists and lab technicians, maintains calibration, collects data on instrument performance, and communicates status updates. The working hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience with chemical handling and hazardous waste management.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and related pumps.
• Ability to interpret data from instrumentation and perform calculations.
• Must be able to travel to Pentagon facilities.

Responsibilities

• Treat waste from processes and manage chemical waste, including filtration and the maintenance of chemical tanks.
• Collect and review data related to instrument performance, part pass/fail rates, and inventory usage, collaborating with engineering on baseline data monitoring.
• Inspect and process components from initial stage to completion, maintaining quality control.
• Support Chemists and Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technicians as needed.
• Maintain equipment calibration and operational status; participate in safety training as required.
• Communicate status updates, incidents, and requests with team members.

Skills

Mathematics

Chemical safety

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Data analysis

Pumps and machinery

Tools

Calibration equipment

Wastewater treatment pumps

Job description

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission-critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!Position Summary:As a Wastewater Technician at Pentagon, you will be responsible for the mixing of chemicals, chemical analysis of tank compositions, and treating chemical waste from our facilities.**The hours for this opening are M-F, 2pm-10:30pm**What You’ll Do:Treat waste from processes and manage chemical waste, including filtration and the maintenance of chemical tanks.Collect and review data related to instrument performance, part pass/fail rates, and inventory usage, collaborating with engineering on baseline data monitoring.Inspect and process components from initial stage to completion, maintaining quality control.Support Chemists and Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technicians as needed.Maintain equipment calibration and operational status; participate in safety training as required.Communicate status updates, incidents, and requests with team members.Strong mathematical skills for processing inventory and performing complex calculations related to chemistry concentrations.Familiarity with chemical handling and safety protocols, particularly in relation to hazardous waste management.Experience with chemical background and hazardous waste management, particularly in industrial settings is preferred.Knowledge of machinery and pumps related to wastewater treatment processes.Safety: Employee will be trained in, and is to follow and lead by example, all general safety requirements of Pentagon Technologies as well as specific safety regulatory requirementsWork Environment: Must be able to function well in an office environment. Must also be able to work in a controlled chemical and wastewater environment. Must also be able to perform in a laboratory environment. Persons who are sensitive to chemical environments with such medical conditions as asthma, allergies, or extreme sensitivity to chemicals may not be considered as good candidates for this position. Able to travel to the various Pentagon Technologies Facilities as required. PPE is required.Physical Demands: Must pass Company required screening tests. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand, reach with hands and arms and perform light routine office work, which includes computer workstation usage. Should be able to pick-up 35 lbs on occasional or regular basis.Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role.Perks of Working at Pentagon TechnologiesAt the end of the day, our strength comes from our people, and we are determined to recognize and promote your wellbeing—be it professionally, financially, physically, or mentally.Generous PTO401K program with employer matching contributionHealth, dental, vision Insurance (with generous employer contribution)Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (fully employer paid)Life and AD&D (employer paid & voluntary option)Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.To all recruitment agencies: Pentagon Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, Pentagon Technologies employees or any other company location. Pentagon Technologies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Pentagon Technologies will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Pentagon Technologies explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.IND123