Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technician

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

New College Graduates Overview:  

We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills. 

Summary of Role: 

GlobalFoundries Facilities is seeking a motivated 2027 new college graduate to join the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant team at Fab 9 in Essex Junction, Vermont, as an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Technician. This career development role supports safe, reliable, and compliant wastewater operations and provides structured on-the-job training toward a State of Vermont wastewater treatment operator license. 

Essential Responsibilities include: 

• Perform plant rounds and equipment inspections; operate filter presses and sludge dewatering equipment; and support chemical deliveries, inventory, and housekeeping. 

• Perform preventative maintenance, work orders, and basic repairs on pumps, valves, piping, tanks, mixers, and related equipment; identify equipment issues and support maintenance shutdowns. 

• Collect samples, perform routine testing, and maintain accurate operating, maintenance, and environmental compliance records; support inspections, audits, and spill prevention programs. 

• Learn process monitoring and control under licensed operators, assume expanded operator duties as training progresses, and complete GF-sponsored requirements for a State of Vermont wastewater treatment operator license. 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Education – Graduating with an Associate’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, science, or another technical discipline or related field from an accredited degree program. 

• Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing. 

• Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal) 

• Travel - Up to 10% 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Prior related internship or co-op experience. 

• Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc. 

• Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making. 

• Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong planning & organizational skills 

• Degree concentration or experience related to mechanical, civil, or environmental engineering; engineering technology; water or wastewater technology; environmental science; chemistry; utilities; industrial maintenance; manufacturing; or process facilities. 

• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with pumps, valves, piping, filter presses, water chemistry testing, hazardous materials, preventative maintenance systems, work order management, or Microsoft Excel and other Office applications. 

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Expected Salary Range

$48,200.00 - $83,200.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.