Water Treatment Technician Jobs in Georgia
Water Treatment Technician jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta, where municipal utilities, industrial manufacturers, and water management authorities maintain steady demand for operators and technicians at every level from entry-grade to senior process control. Major employers with a lasting Georgia presence include the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, Veolia Water, and Georgia-Pacific, all of which run substantial water and wastewater operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties are wastewater treatment operations, distribution system maintenance, and process instrumentation and control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Title: Water Treatment Technician
Location: Cartersville, GA
Classification: Hourly
Summary
The Water Treatment Technician is a critical member of Qcells’ Utility Team, supporting all water-related infrastructure within our fully integrated 2.5 million sq. ft. solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA — the first U.S. facility to produce ingots, wafers, cells, and modules under one roof.
This role operates, monitors, and maintains essential Water Treatment utilities, including the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system, Si-kerf recycle system, wastewater treatment systems, water supply systems, and all associated pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and controls.
As part of the Utility Team, the technician ensures safe, reliable, and compliant utilities that enable uninterrupted production. Work includes alarm response, HMI operation, field troubleshooting, chemical handling, water sampling/testing, and documentation in accordance with established SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor UPW, Si-kerf recycle, wastewater treatment, water supply, and wastewater transfer systems as a key member of the Utility Team.
- Utilize HMI/SCADA-based Central Monitoring Systems to evaluate system status, respond to alarms, adjust flow paths, and troubleshoot system issues.
- Conduct routine field inspections on pumps, valves, gauges, piping, tanks, sensors, and other utility equipment.
- Perform water sample collection and conduct field and laboratory testing, including pH and other water quality parameters; accurately record and report findings.
- Perform water filter replacements, CIP (Clean-In-Place), and COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures.
- Load and unload process chemicals and gases; maintain sufficient chemical inventory to support Utility Team operations.
- Safely unload waste chemicals and handle materials in accordance with environmental, safety, and facility procedures.
- Troubleshoot water system performance issues and escalate equipment abnormalities as needed.
- Maintain complete logs, equipment records, inventory lists, and system documentation for utility systems.
- Assist with developing and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures used by the Utility Team.
- Keep all water treatment and utility areas clean, organized, and inspection ready.
- Read and interpret facility blueprints, I&C diagrams, flow path schematics, and equipment drawings.
- Support continuous, reliable operation of all utility systems required for manufacturing and environmental compliance.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Georgia state-approved Wastewater Treatment Operator certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pumps, valves, gauges, piping configuration, and industrial flow paths.
- Knowledge of pH scale, water chemistry parameters, lab/field testing methods, and sampling techniques.
- Experience operating HMI systems (monitoring controls, navigating alarms, adjusting flow paths).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to support Utility Team coordination.
- Basic computer proficiency (Windows OS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proven experience working within a technical team environment, preferably in utilities or water treatment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Laboratory experience (sampling, testing, documenting results).
- Experience working within a Utility, Facilities, or Water Treatment team in manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Experience with SCADA, PLC interfaces, or advanced instrumentation systems.
- Additional technical certifications related to water treatment, mechanical systems, utilities, or instrumentation.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in water treatment, utility, mechanical, and chemical handling areas within a large-scale manufacturing facility.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and working at heights.
- Exposure to pumps, tanks, piping, chemical storage areas, and wastewater systems.
- Use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, chemical PPE, and hearing protection.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work may occur in indoor and outdoor utility environments, including non-climate-controlled areas.
- May require rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime, or on-call support to maintain 24/7 Utility Team operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Description
Title: Water Treatment Technician
Location: Cartersville, GA
Classification: Hourly
Summary
The Water Treatment Technician is a critical member of Qcells’ Utility Team, supporting all water-related infrastructure within our fully integrated 2.5 million sq. ft. solar manufacturing facility in Cartersville, GA — the first U.S. facility to produce ingots, wafers, cells, and modules under one roof.
This role operates, monitors, and maintains essential Water Treatment utilities, including the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) system, Si-kerf recycle system, wastewater treatment systems, water supply systems, and all associated pumps, valves, piping, instrumentation, and controls.
As part of the Utility Team, the technician ensures safe, reliable, and compliant utilities that enable uninterrupted production. Work includes alarm response, HMI operation, field troubleshooting, chemical handling, water sampling/testing, and documentation in accordance with established SOPs and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor UPW, Si-kerf recycle, wastewater treatment, water supply, and wastewater transfer systems as a key member of the Utility Team.
- Utilize HMI/SCADA-based Central Monitoring Systems to evaluate system status, respond to alarms, adjust flow paths, and troubleshoot system issues.
- Conduct routine field inspections on pumps, valves, gauges, piping, tanks, sensors, and other utility equipment.
- Perform water sample collection and conduct field and laboratory testing, including pH and other water quality parameters; accurately record and report findings.
- Perform water filter replacements, CIP (Clean-In-Place), and COP (Clean-Out-of-Place) procedures.
- Load and unload process chemicals and gases; maintain sufficient chemical inventory to support Utility Team operations.
- Safely unload waste chemicals and handle materials in accordance with environmental, safety, and facility procedures.
- Troubleshoot water system performance issues and escalate equipment abnormalities as needed.
- Maintain complete logs, equipment records, inventory lists, and system documentation for utility systems.
- Assist with developing and updating Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures used by the Utility Team.
- Keep all water treatment and utility areas clean, organized, and inspection ready.
- Read and interpret facility blueprints, I&C diagrams, flow path schematics, and equipment drawings.
- Support continuous, reliable operation of all utility systems required for manufacturing and environmental compliance.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Georgia state-approved Wastewater Treatment Operator certification.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pumps, valves, gauges, piping configuration, and industrial flow paths.
- Knowledge of pH scale, water chemistry parameters, lab/field testing methods, and sampling techniques.
- Experience operating HMI systems (monitoring controls, navigating alarms, adjusting flow paths).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to support Utility Team coordination.
- Basic computer proficiency (Windows OS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proven experience working within a technical team environment, preferably in utilities or water treatment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Laboratory experience (sampling, testing, documenting results).
- Experience working within a Utility, Facilities, or Water Treatment team in manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Experience with SCADA, PLC interfaces, or advanced instrumentation systems.
- Additional technical certifications related to water treatment, mechanical systems, utilities, or instrumentation.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work is performed in water treatment, utility, mechanical, and chemical handling areas within a large-scale manufacturing facility.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, and working at heights.
- Exposure to pumps, tanks, piping, chemical storage areas, and wastewater systems.
- Use of PPE including safety glasses, gloves, chemical PPE, and hearing protection.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work may occur in indoor and outdoor utility environments, including non-climate-controlled areas.
- May require rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime, or on-call support to maintain 24/7 Utility Team operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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Water Treatment Technician Job Market in Georgia
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Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in water treatment technician jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia Environmental Protection Division water or wastewater operator certification at appropriate grade
- Hands-on experience operating water treatment plant equipment and monitoring systems
- Working knowledge of chemical dosing, filtration, and disinfection processes
- Ability to collect and analyze water samples and maintain accurate compliance logs
- Valid Georgia driver's license for fieldwork across distribution or collection systems
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and basic electrical or mechanical troubleshooting
Water Treatment Technician Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a water treatment technician in Georgia?
Georgia requires water and wastewater operators to hold a state certification issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's Operator Certification Program. Candidates typically complete a high school diploma or associate degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field, then gain on-the-job hours before sitting for the EPD exam at the appropriate grade level. Many Georgia technical colleges, including those in the Technical College System of Georgia, offer water and wastewater technology programs that satisfy both the educational and practical training requirements.
Which companies hire water treatment technicians in Georgia?
Employers hiring water treatment technicians in Georgia right now include ChemTreat, Inframark, and Xylem, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's mix of large municipal utility authorities, industrial manufacturers, and private water management firms means openings appear across both urban systems and rural regional water authorities throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most water treatment technician jobs?
Atlanta, Jasper, and Roswell consistently post the most water treatment technician openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates due to the scale of the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management and the density of industrial facilities in its metro, while Savannah and Augusta are driven by port-adjacent manufacturing, paper and pulp operations, and their own large municipal utility systems that require ongoing staffing.
Are there remote water treatment technician jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Water treatment work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring physical presence at plant facilities, pump stations, and distribution infrastructure. About 0% of water treatment technician openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions are almost exclusively administrative or regulatory compliance roles rather than operational or maintenance positions.
How can I get hired as a water treatment technician in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a utility worker or operator-in-training role with a Georgia county water authority or a municipality, where you work under a certified operator while accumulating the logged hours required to sit for the Georgia EPD certification exam. Many regional county water authorities across Georgia, along with larger systems like the Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, hire candidates who are actively working toward certification rather than requiring it upfront. Completing a water technology certificate program at a Technical College System of Georgia school strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to water treatment technician jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to water treatment technician jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see what's available across Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and smaller regional markets, then apply directly to the roles that fit your certification level and experience.
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