Water Treatment Technician

Qcells USA Corp.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells USA Corp. in Cartersville, GA is seeking a Water Treatment Technician to operate, monitor, and maintain UPW and related water systems as part of the Utility Team.

You will handle field inspections, abnormal situations, and documentation to ensure safe, compliant operations that support uninterrupted production. You will collect samples, perform pH and water-quality testing, manage chemical inventories, load/unload chemicals safely, and respond to alarms using HMI/SCADA systems while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Georgia state-approved Wastewater Treatment Operator certification.
• Knowledge of pumps, valves, gauges, piping configuration, and industrial flow paths.
• Knowledge of pH and water chemistry, lab/field testing methods.
• Experience operating HMI systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication to support Utility Team.
• Basic computer proficiency (Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in utilities or water treatment teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor UPW, Si-kerf recycle, wastewater treatment, water supply, and wastewater transfer systems as a key member of the Utility Team.
• Utilize HMI/SCADA-based Central Monitoring Systems to evaluate system status, respond to alarms, adjust flow paths, and troubleshoot system issues.
• Conduct routine field inspections on pumps, valves, gauges, piping, tanks, sensors, and other utility equipment.
• Perform water sample collection and conduct field and laboratory testing, including pH and other water quality parameters; accurately record and report findings.
• Perform water filter replacements, CIP (Clean-In-Place), and COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures.
• Load and unload process chemicals and gases; maintain sufficient chemical inventory to support Utility Team operations.
• Safely unload waste chemicals and handle materials in accordance with environmental, safety, and facility procedures.
• Troubleshoot water system performance issues and elevate equipment abnormalities as needed.
• Maintain complete logs, equipment records, inventory lists, and system documentation for utility systems.
• Assist with developing and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures used by the Utility Team.
• Keep all water treatment and utility areas clean, organized, and inspection ready.
• Read and interpret facility blueprints, I&C diagrams, flow path schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Support continuous, reliable operation of all utility systems required for manufacturing and environmental compliance.

Skills

Pumps & Valves

Water Chemistry

HMI/SCADA operation

Field Troubleshooting

Documentation & SOPs

Team Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Georgia Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification

Tools

SCADA

PLC Interfaces

HMI Systems

Job description

Description

Title: Water Treatment Technician
Location: Cartersville, GA
Classification: Hourly

Summary

The Water Treatment Technician is a critical member of Qcells’ Utility Team, supporting all water-related infrastructure within our fully integrated 2.5 million sq. ft. solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA — the first U.S. facility to produce ingots, wafers, cells, and modules under one roof.
This role operates, monitors, and maintains essential Water Treatment utilities, including the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system, Si-kerf recycle system, wastewater treatment systems, water supply systems, and all associated pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and controls.
As part of the Utility Team, the technician ensures safe, reliable, and compliant utilities that enable uninterrupted production. Work includes alarm response, HMI operation, field troubleshooting, chemical handling, water sampling/testing, and documentation in accordance with established SOPs and regulatory requirements.

• Operate and monitor UPW, Si-kerf recycle, wastewater treatment, water supply, and wastewater transfer systems as a key member of the Utility Team.
• Utilize HMI/SCADA-based Central Monitoring Systems to evaluate system status, respond to alarms, adjust flow paths, and troubleshoot system issues.
• Conduct routine field inspections on pumps, valves, gauges, piping, tanks, sensors, and other utility equipment.
• Perform water sample collection and conduct field and laboratory testing, including pH and other water quality parameters; accurately record and report findings.
• Perform water filter replacements, CIP (Clean-In-Place), and COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures.
• Load and unload process chemicals and gases; maintain sufficient chemical inventory to support Utility Team operations.
• Safely unload waste chemicals and handle materials in accordance with environmental, safety, and facility procedures.
• Troubleshoot water system performance issues and elevate equipment abnormalities as needed.
• Maintain complete logs, equipment records, inventory lists, and system documentation for utility systems.
• Assist with developing and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures used by the Utility Team.
• Keep all water treatment and utility areas clean, organized, and inspection ready.
• Read and interpret facility blueprints, I&C diagrams, flow path schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Support continuous, reliable operation of all utility systems required for manufacturing and environmental compliance.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Georgia state-approved Wastewater Treatment Operator certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pumps, valves, gauges, piping configuration, and industrial flow paths.
• Knowledge of pH scale, water chemistry parameters, lab/field testing methods, and sampling techniques.
• Experience operating HMI systems (monitoring controls, navigating alarms, adjusting flow paths).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support Utility Team coordination.
• Basic computer proficiency (Windows OS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven experience working within a technical team environment, preferably in utilities or water treatment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience (sampling, testing, documenting results).
• Experience working within a Utility, Facilities, or Water Treatment team in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience with SCADA, PLC interfaces, or advanced instrumentation systems.
• Additional technical certifications related to water treatment, mechanical systems, utilities, or instrumentation.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in water treatment, utility, mechanical, and chemical handling areas within a large-scale manufacturing facility.
• Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and working at heights.
• Exposure to pumps, tanks, piping, chemical storage areas, and wastewater systems.
• Use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, chemical PPE, and hearing protection.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work may occur in indoor and outdoor utility environments, including non-climate-controlled areas.
• May require rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime, or on-call support to maintain 24/7 Utility Team operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.