Operator-Reverse Osmosis (Taylor, TX) - Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency. Operator-Reverse Osmosis As a UPW-IWT Technician for our 24/7 Operations team, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining assigned ultrapure water and Industrial Wastewater systems including but not limited to: Multimedia Filters, Reverse Osmosis, Ion Exchange, Ultrafiltration, Acid Wastewater, Copper Wastewater, and Fluoride Wastewater systems in such manner as to ensure optimal facility operations. The senior technician is expected to troubleshoot, to the root cause, highly complex issues and provide recommendations for resolution. Essential Functions Monitor Equipment/Process: monitors equipment and systems in current state and proactively looks for ways to improve system reliability. Monitors the work of others in the area of responsibility to mitigate impacts to equipment and systems. Teamwork and Communication: able to work well in a team environment and effectively communicate throughout organization Perform equipment rounds and readings. Able to access all areas of the UPW-IWT systems including but not limited to equipment rooms, chemical areas (including containment bays), IWT catwalks, and cleanroom manufacturing areas. Respond to equipment/system failures and performs initial troubleshooting. Independently makes necessary adjustments to equipment and processes to return the system to normal operational status. Perform ion exchange regenerations and RO cleans. Assist in consumable replacements for UPW and IWT plants (filters, resins, RO membranes, etc.) Creates, maintains, and adds improvements to operational SOP’s. Creates, maintains, and adds improvements to the operations certification system. Mentors and trains more junior Technicians on process and procedures Executes improvement projects outside of normal operational duties to improve the area. Competencies/Experience Needed Strong understanding of Ultrapure and Industrial Wastewater treatment processes Demonstrates innovation by offering new solutions, designs, and measurements Must have strong multivariable analytical skills Ability to read and utilize complicated P&IDs Strong knowledge of industrial practices of Water Treatment and Purification systems Knowledge of health and safety regulations Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques. Ability to work shifts Work independently. Meet schedules and time lines. Good communication skills with internal and external customers Excellent organizational skills, ability to assess situations and set priorities Strong problem solving ability Skilled in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint Flexible, Adaptable and team oriented Experience with Siemens, FMCS and Honeywell SCADA systems Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Work Environment All work is performed in an industrial environment. Physical Demands Work in FAB environment wearing a clean room suit. Must be able to lift >45 lbs Able to stand and/or walk for 10+ hrs daily, able to climb stairs May perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and may sometimes have to twist and bend body Vision – May be exposed to yellow lights, blinking lights Able to discern audible alarms Potential to work with materials which contain hazardous chemicals Required Education And Experience 2 years of college/technical school or equivalent related experience Semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing experience preferred Experience with Siemens, FMCS and Honeywell SCADA systems Qualifications Required For This Position Must pass drug screen and background check, as condition of employment. This is a fulltime permanent position. There is no per diem and no relocation funding. Benefits We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish. About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 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