What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Technician position at Qcells North America?
Description
Title: Facility Technician
Location: Cartersville, GA
Classification: Hourly
Summary
The Facility Technician is an essential member of the Utility Team, responsible for the preventive maintenance, monitoring, and operation of facility systems critical to production. This role ensures that all utilities function efficiently, equipment performs according to operational standards, and production is supported safely and effectively. Facility Technicians perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and assist with emergency repairs across various utility systems.
Facility Technicians may specialize in one of the following areas:
Core Responsibilities for All Facility Technicians
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, disability, or genetics.
Title: Facility Technician
Location: Cartersville, GA
Classification: Hourly
Summary
The Facility Technician is an essential member of the Utility Team, responsible for the preventive maintenance, monitoring, and operation of facility systems critical to production. This role ensures that all utilities function efficiently, equipment performs according to operational standards, and production is supported safely and effectively. Facility Technicians perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and assist with emergency repairs across various utility systems.
Facility Technicians may specialize in one of the following areas:
- HVAC / Exhaust / Vacuum / Firefighting (FF)
- CDA / Gas Systems (Compressed Dry Air, Nitrogen, Argon Recovery, GCS, Chemicals)
- Cooling Water Systems (PCW, CHW, CWS, Cooling Tower)
Core Responsibilities for All Facility Technicians
- Conduct day-to-day operation, monitoring, and routine maintenance of assigned utility systems.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of equipment and work areas using hoses, air guns, IPA, cloths, vacuum, and other tools.
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, replace, and reassemble machine or system components using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, and other mechanical devices.
- Apply adhesives, lubricants, and other materials per maintenance procedures.
- Remove hardened material from machines or equipment using appropriate tools.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions, provide corrective recommendations, and escalate as needed.
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety guidelines, and Utility Team protocols.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment logs, and system status documentation for ISO audits and internal reporting.
- Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
- Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, or abnormal utility conditions.
- HVAC / Exhaust / Vacuum / Firefighting (FF)
- Monitor and maintain CCR systems, HVAC units, exhaust fans, vacuum systems, and fire-fighting equipment.
- Troubleshoot airflow, vacuum pressure, exhaust performance, temperature, and humidity deviations.
- Maintain HVAC filters, belts, coils, motors, and fire-safety systems.
- Respond to utility alarms and ensure timely problem resolution.
- CDA / Gas / Chemical Systems
- Operate and maintain compressed dry air systems, nitrogen systems, argon recovery, GCS, and chemical supply systems.
- Monitor flow paths, pressures, and alarms using HMI and CCR systems.
- Inspect and maintain pumps, valves, gauges, and piping configurations.
- Conduct routine system checks, field testing, and lab sampling of water or gas quality parameters as needed.
- Cooling Water / Process Water Systems
- Monitor and maintain PCW, CHW, CWS, and cooling tower systems.
- Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, gauges, piping, and instrumentation.
- Use HMI and CCR monitoring systems to track system performance and respond to alarms.
- 1 years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating and maintaining facility machinery and utility systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills to detect and correct malfunctions.
- Ability to handle basic tools and maintenance equipment safely.
- Basic computer skills (Windows OS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to read and interpret system drawings, schematics, flowpath diagrams, and process documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for shift handoffs, reporting, and team collaboration.
- The willingness to work in fast-paced production areas and meet physical demands (standing, lifting, climbing ladders, etc.).
- Experience in large-scale manufacturing facilities.
- Knowledge of ISO-compliant documentation and preventive maintenance practices.
- Prior experience with HMI systems, CCR monitoring, and alarm troubleshooting.
- Experience with pumps, valves, gauges, and utility piping systems.
- Familiarity with solar, semiconductors, or similar manufacturing processes.
- Work is performed in a large, climate-controlled manufacturing facility and may include exposure to mechanical rooms, rooftops, and outdoor equipment pads.
- Requires standing, walking, climbing ladders, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
- PPE required includes safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and other task-specific gear.
- Work may include rotating shifts, nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities depending on production and Utility Team needs.
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, disability, or genetics.