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Operating Technician
Job Description
UPW Operating Technician
Location:Â Onsite - Phoenix, AZ Area
Schedule: Willingness to work a compressed schedule (3 on – 3 off, 4 on – 4 off, 12-hour shifts).
Wheeler Staffing Partners is hiring a UPW Operating Technician to support our clients – global leaders in water treatment technology. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your technical skills while working with industry experts dedicated to preserving one of our planet’s most critical resources: water.
As part of our client teams, you’ll collaborate with engineers, management, and operators to ensure the continuous supply of ultrapure water through advanced water treatment systems. This role offers the chance to grow your career while contributing to a sustainable future.
Responsibilities
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Work closely with client Engineers, Management, and Teams.
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Utilize quality systems and diagnose process issues related to Reverse Osmosis, Filtration, Ion Exchange, Ultra-Violet Oxidation, etc.
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Conduct inspections to verify equipment integrity and ensure continuous UPW supply.
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Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance procedures.
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Execute media replacement and flushing activities to achieve final UPW quality specifications.
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Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex equipment.
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Ensure adherence to safe working practices and site Health & Safety regulations at all times.
Qualifications
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Technical associate degree or equivalent education/military experience.
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Strong knowledge of continuous process systems.
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Relevant background in System Operations, Maintenance, or Service.
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Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems and apply problem-solving skills.
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Flexibility to prioritize a busy workload and adapt to changing conditions.
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Willingness to work a compressed schedule (3 on – 3 off, 4 on – 4 off, 12-hour shifts).
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
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Hands-on technical experience with capacity to make sound decisions.
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Must be a U.S. Worker (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, Lawful Permanent Resident, or granted Refugee/Asylum status). Sponsorship is not available.
Benefits
As part of the team through Wheeler Staffing Partners, you’ll receive a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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401(k) retirement plan
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Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
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11 paid holidays
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Three weeks of PTO plus 16 personal hours
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Profit sharing opportunities
Why work with Wheeler Staffing Partners? Choosing Wheeler Staffing Partners means partnering with a team that truly values your career growth and success. We connect talented professionals with opportunities that match their skills and goals, while providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the hiring process. With Wheeler, you gain access to roles across industries, personalized career advice, and a partner who champions your professional development every step of the way. When you work with us, you’re not just finding a job—you’re building a career.
Meet Your Recruiter
Josh Graham
Director of Recruiting
Josh Graham is the Director of Recruiting and Operations for Wheeler Staffing Partners. Josh leads and develops Wheeler’s talent acquisition strategies and delivery programs, including workforce/capacity planning, talent attraction, selection practices, and measurement. Additionally, he is responsible for the process, quality, training, metrics & reporting, full life-cycle recruiting, direct sourcing, and candidate pipelining across many verticals (ie. Information Technology, Finance, Accounting, Mortgage, Healthcare, and Engineering).
Josh holds over 14 years of Talent Acquisition experience and has been with WSP for 6 years; he joined Wheeler because he wanted to have the opportunity to grow and work alongside his mentor, Tim. He has fifteen years of recruiting experience and where he has had the opportunity to expand relationships with clients and candidates. He enjoys leading teams of recruiters responsible for life cycle recruiting through consistent communication. Josh constantly strives to improve recruiting efforts, networking and stretches himself and the team into areas offering significant professional growth; he describes his time at Wheeler as very rewarding and family-oriented.
Prior to starting his recruiting career, he was in the Army for 11 years and served 2 tours in Iraq. Josh enjoys going hiking and to gun ranges as his favorite hobbies, and occasionally will do woodworking projects. He is originally from New Braunfels, TX, and currently resides in the DFW area with his wife and twins.