Water Treatment Technician - Industrial

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5x10's
Pay Rate: $65.00-$84.00/hr.
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Full-time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain process water treatment systems, including filtration, softening, reverse osmosis (RO), deionization, chemical dosing, and cooling water systems.
• Monitor and record water quality parameters (pH, conductivity, turbidity, hardness, chlorine, etc.) to ensure compliance with process and environmental standards.
• Perform routine inspections, sampling, and laboratory testing of water systems.
• Adjust chemical feed systems and control equipment to maintain target water chemistry.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps, valves, sensors, filters, and piping associated with process water systems.
• Maintain accurate logs, trend charts, and documentation of water treatment operations.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for water and utility systems.
• Assist in the operation and monitoring of wastewater and condensate recovery systems, as needed.
• Follow all safety and environmental procedures, including handling and storage of treatment chemicals.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to optimize system performance and reliability.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical training in Water Treatment, Environmental Science, Industrial Maintenance, or Chemistry preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in industrial water treatment, utilities, or process operations.
• Experience with boiler feedwater, cooling towers, and reverse osmosis systems preferred.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, instrumentation, and monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, filtration, and disinfection processes.

Preferences: 

• State or local Water Treatment or Wastewater Operator certification.
• OSHA 10/30 or HAZWOPER certification a plus.

Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.



Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.