Industrial Facilities Wastewater Technician

Wolfspeed • Durham, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for our Fluoride Reduction Process which includes neutralizing high levels of fluorides that are acceptable with our discharge permit. In addition to neutralizing fluorides, you will also neutralize mixed acids coming from our manufacturing process for discharge. You will gain experience working on ultra-pure water generation equipment to include pretreatment equipment, reverse osmosis, ultra-violet sanitization equipment that supply ultra-pure water for our manufacturing processes. You will also gain experience on recovering and recycling process waste using multimedia and carbon filters along with reverse osmosis systems to help us meet our sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Knowledge or experience working with water system, wastewater, manufacturing, or mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge or experience in plumbing, pump repair, plant operations, or maintenance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in a noisy, dusty, industrial/manufacturing environment, and exposed to non-toxic fumes, gases, chemicals, or grease and oil.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicles.
• Must be able to climb ladders, and scaffolding at heights, work in confined spaces, and must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs., frequently lift up to 40 lbs., consistently lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to complete repetitive motions while applying pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Exposure to recurring bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, sitting, climbing, stretching, or similar activities.
• The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over hard concrete surface.
• Must possess a high school degree or GED.
• This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Neutralizing high levels of fluorides that are acceptable with our discharge permit.
• Neutralizing mixed acids coming from our manufacturing process for discharge.
• Working on ultra-pure water generation equipment to include pretreatment equipment, reverse osmosis, ultra-violet sanitization equipment that supply ultra-pure water for our manufacturing processes.
• Recovering and recycling process waste using multimedia and carbon filters along with reverse osmosis systems to help us meet our sustainability goals.
• Perform calibrations and validations of sensors including pH and conductivity meters.
• Additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED