Technician- Wastewater/Recycling II - (Nights/Crew B)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Maintain and upgrade existing Wastewater/UPW and Recycling equipment and perform research and development studies to design new technologies.   

Experience:    

• Minimum 2-4 years wastewater treatment experience and wet chemical processes/solar panel recycling OR
• 2-4 years hazardous waste management experience OR;
• Associates degree in a science and technical discipline with 1-3 years’ experience in their field of study.
• High School diploma or GED is required; associates degree preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrate proficiency with wet chemical processes (e.g. Wastewater treatment, precipitation of metals).
• Solid understanding of chemical compatibilities.
• Proven safe handling and experience of Industrial chemicals.
• Proven mechanical skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of bulk solid handling processes is preferred.
• Two years forklift experience is required in the past five years.  
• Demonstrate proficiency with computerized (PLC) and mechanical equipment.
• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to interpret and read basic mechanical engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of lab practices, instruments, and equipment.
• Solid understanding of wastewater treatment and water purification systems.
• Assist with training associates as needed.
• Responsible for ensuring safe operations and escalate up if needed.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform standard tests to ensure proper operation of recycling, wastewater and related systems while troubleshooting components when there are problems.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment, including rebuilding pumps; coordinate standard PMs with maintenance department.
• Calibrate instrumentation per ISO work instructions.
• Perform routine analysis on samples using laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate records using databases, spreadsheets, and other computer-based programs.
• Properly collect, label, and store hazardous waste within the manufacturing plant and assist with shipment of hazardous waste from the plant per documented hazardous waste work instructions.
• Participation in the HAZMAT Response team.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work environment following the 5S standard guidelines.  
• Able to work other tasks as assigned.
• Use powered industrial equipment (fork trucks, e.g.) for moving various materials and chemicals.
• Responsible for verbal and written shift pass-down communications.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and chemicals.
• Audit shift data for quality check.
• Use MAXIMO to create work orders and completing PM's.
• Independently perform bench scale studies (Lab work) for new Technologies.
• Collect, maintain, and interpret data for engineering studies using Microsoft excel or a similar program.
• Participate in Risk Assessment studies (JHA's, FMEA, LOTO and Work Instructions).
• Assist with coordinating the day-to-day operations and tasks.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• This position will report to the Supervisor- Recycling & Wastewater.
• This position will have no direct reports.

Travel:

• No regular travel is required outside the First Solar work site.

Estimated Hourly Range:

• $18.22 - $25 per hour

US Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis.
• Will lift up to 51 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis
• Will push or pull up to 27 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Will push or pull up to 10 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis.
• 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow and green is required.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to wear personal protective