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First Solar (US)•New Iberia, LA

6h•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician operates recycling, wastewater, and ultra-pure water (UPW) processes according to work instructions and ensures they run to the process plan. The role includes learning installed systems and equipment, monitoring and adjusting process parameters, responding to alarms, conducting routine tests and sample analyses, troubleshooting process and equipment issues, and performing minor maintenance and repairs. The technician supports equipment installation and qualification, calibrates instrumentation, maintains process records and documentation, and escalates major repairs or process upsets to the appropriate personnel. The position also involves handling hazardous waste and responding to spills in accordance with documented procedures and HAZMAT standards; training production associates; coordinating with internal associates, engineers, and suppliers; and maintaining safe, orderly work areas according to 5S guidelines. Powered industrial equipment may be used to move materials and chemicals. The position reports to the Supervisor- Recycling and Wastewater and has no direct reports. No travel is required. The job description may change at any time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet at least one of the following: one or more years of First Solar technical experience; one or more years of experience in an industrial/commercial operation or technical setting; or an associate degree in a technical discipline.
Safety-first mindset.
General understanding of wet chemical processes and chemical compatibilities.
General electrical/electronic and mechanical knowledge.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve process problems.
Good written and oral communication skills in English.
Ability to handle administrative and technical tasks.
Solid mechanical aptitude, with emphasis on hands-on experience.
Ability to operate computerized, PLC-controlled, and mechanical equipment.
Basic computer skills, including Word and Excel.
Ability to ensure safe operations and escalate issues when needed.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, and using hands frequently.
Required vision, color discrimination, and peripheral vision as specified in the job description.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, with little or no facial hair.
Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
Successful completion of a background check and any other tests that may be required as a condition of an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in equipment maintenance and process troubleshooting.
Prior industrial wastewater-treatment experience.
Industrial liquid chemical-handling experience, including strong acids, strong bases, and concentrated hydrogen peroxide.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Operate recycling, wastewater, and UPW processes according to work instructions.
Develop a complete operational understanding of installed recycling and water-treatment systems and equipment.
Ensure recycling, wastewater-treatment, and ultra-pure-water generation processes run according to the process plan.
Respond to process-control alarms with basic course corrections and escalation, evaluating current and previous process trends.
Collect and analyze process-control data and adjust processes as needed throughout the shift.
Troubleshoot day-to-day recycling, water-treatment, process, and equipment problems, escalating process upsets to the engineer and supervisor.
Perform standard tests to verify recycling, wastewater, and ultra-pure water system operation.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs, including troubleshooting and replacing pumps; coordinate escalation of major repairs to the maintenance department through the supervisor and engineer.
Calibrate instrumentation according to ISO work instructions.
Perform routine sample analysis using laboratory equipment.
Maintain accurate records using databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based programs.
Collect, label, and store hazardous waste in the manufacturing plant and assist with its shipment according to documented work instructions.
Contain and clean accidental hazardous-material spills according to HAZMAT standards.
Provide training to production associates.
Develop and update internal documentation, including drawings, standard operating procedures, and process specifications.
Interface with internal associates and supplier representatives as needed to complete projects.
Develop a complete understanding of area processes, equipment, and support systems.
Maintain effective communication with area associates and engineers, including verbal and written shift pass-downs.
Adhere to safety procedures and housekeeping standards, and ensure waste materials are placed in designated containers.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment according to 5S guidelines.
Use powered industrial equipment, such as fork trucks, to move materials and chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned.