Facilities Water Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Ultrapure Water, Process Cooling Water and Industrial Waste treatment systems & equipment.
• Accurately and reliably follow standard operating procedures for chemical reactions, perform laboratory testing, and complete correlations of process instrumentation.
• Read and measure plant operating parameters to determine process changes required to maintain operations within specifications.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.
• Starts automatic feed of solid and liquid materials through equipment units, including heating and cooling vessels, mixing tanks, ion exchange beds, and filter presses.
• Operates and controls pumping systems, pH controls, heat exchanger bulk chemical systems and filtration equipment.
• Adjusts controls to regulate feed of liquids and gases through equipment in specified timing and sequence, or starts automatic feed.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures at specified intervals to keep process equipment clean, and performing at optimum levels.
• Performs diagnostic and troubleshooting practices to determine root cause and corrective actions needed to maintain systems operation within specifications.
• Performs emergency and corrective maintenance actions to repair damaged equipment or correct out of specification conditions.
• Draws samples of product at specified stages of operation and performs temperature, pH, gas-analyses, or other standard tests to determine if reaction process is proceeding efficiently and in conformity with plant standards.
• Observes color or consistency of product through sight glasses, and correlates observations with test results, laboratory analyses, and instrument readings to facilitate regulation of process and production of standardized output.
• Maintains log of gauge readings, shift throughput, and equipment malfunctions.
• Patrols area to inspect equipment for leaks and hazards and to record tank levels and gauge readings.
• Ensures processing conditions and process output are within regulatory limits. Responsible for correcting conditions and alerting management of discrepancies.

Requirements

• High School graduation or GED.
• Technical College or Trade Program preferred.
• Experience with laboratory or analytical equipment preferred.
• Previous knowledge in operation of industrial and/or commercial processing equipment preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience with process piping systems, working in an industrial setting highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Fundamental understanding of RO technology, Ion Exchange, pumping, filtration and automation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers.
• Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate Corporate email, spreadsheets, word processing, engineering drawing databases at a highly proficient level.
• Capable of working independently and exhibit effective time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed for business purposes, or to be called-in to work in the event of emergency or business needs.
• Contributes recommendations and suggestions for work method improvements, safety, materials, and tools.

Skills

• Knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Willingness to contribute to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule.
• On-site training.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, Onsite.