Water Treatment Technician – UPW & Utilities Expert

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Qcells North America is seeking a Water Treatment Technician for its Cartersville, GA facility. You will operate and maintain UPW, wastewater systems, water supply, and related equipment as part of the Utility Team.

Responsibilities include monitoring through HMI/SCADA, field inspections, water sampling, chemical handling, and maintaining logs and SOP compliance. Rotating shifts may apply to ensure 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

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

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; report findings.
• Perform water filter replacements, CIP and COP procedures.
• Load and unload process chemicals and gases; maintain chemical inventory.
• Safely unload waste chemicals and handle materials per environmental and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot water system performance issues and elevate equipment abnormalities as needed.
• Maintain complete logs, equipment records, inventory lists, and system documentation.
• Assist with developing and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Keep water treatment and utility areas clean, organized, and inspection ready.
• Read and interpret facility blueprints, I&C diagrams, flow schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Support continuous, reliable operation of all utility systems required for manufacturing and environmental compliance.

Skills

Pumps & valves

HMI/SCADA

Water treatment

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Georgia Wastewater Operator certification

Tools

SCADA

PLC interfaces

Instrumentation

Job description

Qcells North America is seeking a Water Treatment Technician for its Cartersville, GA facility. You will operate and maintain UPW, wastewater systems, water supply, and related equipment as part of the Utility Team.

Responsibilities include monitoring through HMI/SCADA, field inspections, water sampling, chemical handling, and maintaining logs and SOP compliance. Rotating shifts may apply to ensure 24/7 operations.