Ultra Pure Water System Technician - 2nd Shift

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Qualifications

Role Summary

 

*Night Shift is from 5:45pm to 06:15am from Wednesdays to Fridays and every other Saturday.

 

*This is a contract opportunity with a major microchip company, located in Chandler, AZ.  You will be a full-time VLS employee, once hired with full benefits.  The end of the contract is December 31, 2026 with the possibility of renewal.  

 

This position requires a technician that has the experience to support an Ultra-Pure Water System (UPW). The UPW technicians will be knowledgeable in reverse osmosis, deionized water, and ultra-pure water processes while being familiar with handling a full variation of chemicals and their pH makeup. Individuals should have general mechanical skills and be able to work with hand tools.

 

Job Duties

 

• Receive assigned Contingent Worker (CW) safety training and system specific training through the Infinity system.
• Conduct rounds and readings.
• Take chemical water samples and process the sample for results required.
• Operate and maintain industrial RO/DI/UPW treatment and purification systems, including biological treatment systems, which support our operations facilities.
• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance procedures as assigned Maximo.
• Maintain Analytical equipment.
• Utilizing quality systems and diagnosing process issues related to Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Ion Exchange, Ultraviolet Light Sterilization, etc.
• Maintaining Analytical equipment and creating Statistical reports (Preventative Excursion Management Systems).
• Utilize Maximo Maintenance planning software.
• Utilize SCADA and Cimplicity control systems.

 

Requirements

 

The successful candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:

 

• Role modeling safety specifically in a mechanical or chemical environment respectively. 

• Willingness to excel as an individual contributor and part of a team and work effectively across multiple facilities operations disciplines.

• Written and verbal communication skills.

• Organization and time management skills.

 

Minimum Qualifications - The candidate must possess at least one of the following educational or experience requirements:

 

• Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in STEM or 3 years of experience in commercial water production.

• +1 year of Military Experience is considered in lieu of a degree with work experience in mechanical or wastewater system operations certification in respective fields.

• (UPW) +1 year of work experience in Reverse Osmosis and Water Treatment System operations.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

• (UPW) Wastewater or Water Treatment certification or equivalent would be an added advantage.

• 1+ years of experience in (UPW) Reverse osmosis water treatment systems.