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This role operates, monitors, and maintains essential Water Treatment utilities, including the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system, Si-kerf recycle system, wastewater treatment systems, water supply systems, and all associated pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and controls. Work includes alarm response, HMI operation, field troubleshooting, chemical handling, water sampling/testing, and documentation in accordance with established SOPs and regulatory requirements.

<p><b>Description</b></p><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Title: </b>Water Treatment Technician<br/><b>Location:</b> Cartersville, GA<br/><b>Classification:</b> Hourly<b></b></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b></b></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Summary</b><b> </b></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b> </b></div><div style="line-height:normal">The Water Treatment Technician is a critical member of Qcells’ <b>Utility Team</b>, supporting all water-related infrastructure within our fully integrated 2.5 million sq. ft. solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA — the first U.S. facility to produce ingots, wafers, cells, and modules under one roof.<br/>This role operates, monitors, and maintains essential Water Treatment utilities, including the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system, Si-kerf recycle system, wastewater treatment systems, water supply systems, and all associated pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and controls.</div><div style="line-height:normal"><br/>As part of the Utility Team, the technician ensures safe, reliable, and compliant utilities that enable uninterrupted production. Work includes alarm response, HMI operation, field troubleshooting, chemical handling, water sampling/testing, and documentation in accordance with established SOPs and regulatory requirements.</div><div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal"><hr/></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Responsibilities</b></div><ul><li style="line-height:normal">Operate and monitor UPW, Si-kerf recycle, wastewater treatment, water supply, and wastewater transfer systems as a key member of the <b>Utility Team</b>.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Utilize HMI/SCADA-based Central Monitoring Systems to evaluate system status, respond to alarms, adjust flow paths, and troubleshoot system issues.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Conduct routine field inspections on pumps, valves, gauges, piping, tanks, sensors, and other utility equipment.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Perform water sample collection and conduct field and laboratory testing, including pH and other water quality parameters; accurately record and report findings.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Perform water filter replacements, CIP (Clean-In-Place), and COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Load and unload process chemicals and gases; maintain sufficient chemical inventory to support Utility Team operations.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Safely unload waste chemicals and handle materials in accordance with environmental, safety, and facility procedures.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Troubleshoot water system performance issues and escalate equipment abnormalities as needed.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Maintain complete logs, equipment records, inventory lists, and system documentation for utility systems.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Assist with developing and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures used by the Utility Team.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Keep all water treatment and utility areas clean, organized, and inspection ready.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Read and interpret facility blueprints, I&C diagrams, flow path schematics, and equipment drawings.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Support continuous, reliable operation of all utility systems required for manufacturing and environmental compliance.</li></ul><div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal"><hr/></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Required Qualifications</b></div><ul><li style="line-height:normal">High School Diploma or equivalent.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Georgia state-approved Wastewater Treatment Operator certification.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Demonstrated knowledge of pumps, valves, gauges, piping configuration, and industrial flow paths.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Knowledge of pH scale, water chemistry parameters, lab/field testing methods, and sampling techniques.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Experience operating HMI systems (monitoring controls, navigating alarms, adjusting flow paths).</li><li style="line-height:normal">Strong verbal and written communication skills to support Utility Team coordination.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Basic computer proficiency (Windows OS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li><li style="line-height:normal">Proven experience working within a technical team environment, preferably in utilities or water treatment.</li></ul><div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal"><hr/></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div><ul><li style="line-height:normal">Laboratory experience (sampling, testing, documenting results).</li><li style="line-height:normal">Experience working within a Utility, Facilities, or Water Treatment team in manufacturing or industrial settings.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Experience with SCADA, PLC interfaces, or advanced instrumentation systems.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Additional technical certifications related to water treatment, mechanical systems, utilities, or instrumentation.</li></ul><div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal"><hr/></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Work Environment & Physical Requirements</b></div><ul><li style="line-height:normal">Work is performed in water treatment, utility, mechanical, and chemical handling areas within a large-scale manufacturing facility.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and working at heights.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Exposure to pumps, tanks, piping, chemical storage areas, and wastewater systems.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, chemical PPE, and hearing protection.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Work may occur in indoor and outdoor utility environments, including non-climate-controlled areas.</li><li style="line-height:normal">May require rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime, or on-call support to maintain 24/7 Utility Team operations.</li></ul><div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in;text-align:center;line-height:normal"><hr/></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b>Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age</b><b>, disability, or genetics.</b> </div>

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