Job Description
First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.
Basic Job Functions:
The primary responsibility of this job is to operate Recycling (RCY), Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), and Wastewater (WWT) processes as per work instructions. Assist in maintaining and upgrading existing UPW/WWT/RCY equipment and perform day-to-day operational activities. Assist with engineering to develop new operating procedures, conduct plant operational trials and gather appropriate engineering/operations data. Responsible for maintaining the plant equipment and area in excellent condition to achieve FS goals of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance. Responsible for maintaining operating logs, metrics and crew pass down written and verbal. Responsible for maintaining safe personal and teamwork environment.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum 2-4 years previous experience UPW/WWT, wet chemical Process or closely related field 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 required; associates degree preferred
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Demonstrate proficiency with wet chemical processes. (e.g. Wastewater neutralization)
- Solid understanding of chemical compatibilities.
- Proven safe handling and experience of Industrial chemicals.
- Proven mechanical skill.
- 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 WWT/UPW systems.
- Assist with training associates as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring safe operations and escalating up if needed.
- Basic computer skills, (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Communication skills, both written and verbal, in English is preferred
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform standard tests to ensure proper operation of UPW/WWT/RCY 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
- Collect process stream samples and 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.
- Completing routine equipment preventative maintenance tasks.
- 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
- Other duties as assigned.
- Job description subject to change at any time
Reporting Relationships:
- This position report to Supervisor - WW/RCY
- This position will not have direct reports
Travel:
- 0% - 5% (On occasion/as needed for training, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
- Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
- Will climb stairs on a frequent basis.
- Will lift up to 58 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 equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses, hearing protection).
Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
