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Wastewater Treatment Technician

MKS Instruments

Rock Hill, SC

Full time

R21834

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Wastewater Treatment Technician at MKS, you will partner with Operations, Maintenance, EH&S, and Production teams to operate, monitor, and maintain the facility's wastewater treatment systems while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and company standards. In this role, you will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Operate, monitor, and adjust wastewater treatment systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation

  • Collect samples, perform testing, and maintain operating records and reports required for process control and regulatory compliance

  • Monitor wastewater treatment parameters, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions as needed

  • Perform wastewater transfers, chemical additions, sludge handling, and other treatment-related activities

  • Conduct routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment; coordinate repairs with Maintenance as needed

  • Support startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities associated with wastewater treatment systems

  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures

  • Support environmental audits, inspections, reporting activities, and incident investigations

  • Report permit exceedances, equipment failures, spills, safety concerns, or environmental issues promptly

  • Safely handle treatment chemicals and operate equipment in accordance with established procedures

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and utilize required PPE

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance treatment efficiency, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills You Bring:

  • Operate, monitor, and adjust wastewater treatment systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation

  • Collect samples, perform testing, and maintain operating records and reports required for process control and regulatory compliance

  • Monitor wastewater treatment parameters, identify operational issues, and implement corrective actions as needed

  • Perform wastewater transfers, chemical additions, sludge handling, and other treatment-related activities

  • Conduct routine inspections and basic preventive maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment; coordinate repairs with Maintenance as needed

  • Support startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities associated with wastewater treatment systems

  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures

  • Support environmental audits, inspections, reporting activities, and incident investigations

  • Report permit exceedances, equipment failures, spills, safety concerns, or environmental issues promptly

  • Safely handle treatment chemicals and operate equipment in accordance with established procedures

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and utilize required PPE

  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance treatment efficiency, environmental performance, and operational effectiveness

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

  • South Carolina Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator certification (Class D) required or ability to obtain appropriate South Carolina certification within a specified period of employment

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment, chemical processing, utilities, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment

  • Working knowledge of pumps, piping systems, valves, and process equipment

  • Ability to read and follow operating procedures and environmental requirements

  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and recordkeeping skills

  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and maintain accurate records

  • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and data entry systems

  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities

  • Ability to obtain and maintain applicable wastewater operator certification

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, preferred

  • Experience with pH adjustment, metals precipitation, dissolved air flotation (DAF), filtration, or biological treatment systems, preferred

  • Familiarity with environmental permits, and regulatory compliance requirements, preferred

  • Forklift certification, preferred

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

  • Ability to wear required PPE including respirators, chemical-resistant clothing, gloves, and safety footwear

  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions

  • Ability to respond to after-hours environmental or operational emergencies if required

  • Operates in a chemical manufacturing environment

  • Exposure to wastewater streams, treatment chemicals, mechanical equipment, and outdoor weather conditions

  • May require shift work, weekend coverage, overtime, and on-call responsibilities

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.

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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: View email address on click.appcast.io .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.

MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview (

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