UPW Operator (Water) (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Taylor, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a UPW-IWT Technician for its 24/7 Operations team in Taylor, Texas. The technician operates and maintains ultrapure water and industrial wastewater systems, including multimedia filters, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, ultrafiltration, and acid, copper, and fluoride wastewater systems, to support optimal facility operations. The senior technician troubleshoots complex problems to their root cause and recommends resolutions. The role monitors equipment and processes, completes equipment rounds and readings, responds to failures, troubleshoots systems, and makes adjustments to restore normal operations. It also includes ion exchange regeneration, reverse osmosis cleaning, replacing consumables, maintaining and improving operational procedures and certification systems, mentoring junior technicians, and carrying out improvement projects. The role works with teams and internal and external customers in an industrial environment, including cleanroom manufacturing areas and chemical areas. This is a full-time, permanent position. The company states that it offers medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a matching 401(k) plan, and is 100% employee-owned. There is no per diem or relocation funding. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Strong understanding of ultrapure water and industrial wastewater treatment processes.
Strong multivariable analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
Ability to read and use complicated P&IDs.
Knowledge of industrial water-treatment and purification practices, health and safety regulations, and basic record-keeping techniques.
Ability to work independently, meet schedules and timelines, and work shifts.
Good communication and organizational skills, including the ability to assess situations and set priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Flexible, adaptable, and team oriented.
Must pass a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Education: No minimum education requirements are stated in the qualifications section; the posting also lists two years of college/technical school or equivalent related experience.
NCCER Boilermaker certification, a valid driver’s license, TWIC Card, and OSHA 10.
Three to five years of journeyman-level experience.

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience.
Experience with Siemens, FMCS, and Honeywell SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain assigned ultrapure water and industrial wastewater systems, including multimedia filters, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, ultrafiltration, and acid, copper, and fluoride wastewater systems.
Monitor equipment and processes, assess system reliability, and monitor others’ work in the area to mitigate impacts to equipment and systems.
Perform equipment rounds and readings.
Access equipment rooms, chemical areas, IWT catwalks, and cleanroom manufacturing areas as needed.
Respond to equipment and system failures, perform initial troubleshooting, and independently adjust equipment and processes to restore normal operations.
Troubleshoot complex issues to their root cause and recommend resolutions.
Perform ion exchange regenerations and reverse osmosis cleans.
Assist with replacing consumables such as filters, resins, and reverse osmosis membranes.
Create, maintain, and improve operational standard operating procedures and the operations certification system.
Mentor and train junior technicians on processes and procedures.
Execute improvement projects outside normal operating duties.
Work effectively with the team and communicate across the organization.