Wastewater Technician I (30785)

Pentagon Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies is seeking a Wastewater Technician to handle chemical waste and support wastewater treatment processes. The role involves mixing chemicals, analyzing tank compositions, and ensuring safe handling of hazardous waste.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, with travel to facilities as needed. You will assist chemists and senior technicians, monitor instrument performance, and maintain equipment calibration while adhering to safety standards and company

Qualifications

• Mathematics for inventory and chemistry calculations.
• Chemical handling and safety protocols, especially hazardous waste.
• Industrial hazardous waste management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pumps and machinery used in wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Treat waste from processes and manage chemical waste, including filtration and maintaining chemical tanks.
• Collect and review data on instrument performance, pass/fail rates, and inventory usage with engineering on data monitoring.
• Inspect components from start to finish, ensuring quality control.
• Support chemists and senior technicians as needed.
• Maintain equipment calibration and safety training compliance.
• Communicate status updates, incidents, and requests to the team.

Skills

Mathematics

Chemical handling

Hazardous waste mgmt

Pumps & machinery

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

Asa WastewaterTechnicianat Pentagon, you willbe responsible forthe 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**

WhatYou’llDo:

• 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 frominitialstage to completion,maintainingquality control.
• Support Chemists and Senior Wastewater Laboratory Technicians as needed.
• Maintain equipment calibration and operational status;participatein safety training asrequired.
• Communicate status updates, incidents, and requests with team members.

Qualifications

• 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 industrialsettingsis 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 requirements

Work 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.Ableto travel to the various Pentagon Technologies Facilities asrequired.PPE isrequired.

Physical Demands:

Must passCompanyrequired screening tests.The employeeis regularly required tosit and stand, reach with hands andarmsand perform light routine office work, which includes computer workstation usage.Should be able topick-up35lbsonoccasionalor 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 Technologies

At 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 PTO
• 401K program with employer matching contribution
• Health, 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.