Facilities Operator

Coherent Corp.•Sherman, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Five years of operations experience in a semiconductor manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience operating boilers in an industrial environment
Experience operating electrical switchgear, breakers, and other plant control equipment
Experience adjusting industrial equipment for efficient operation
Experience using plant control systems including SCADA, CMMS, TGMS, and other life safety systems
In-depth knowledge of Facilities infrastructure and basic critical facilities operations
Safe work practice and Hazard Assessment
Mechanical and electrical skill set as it relates to the maintenance of facilities infrastructure.
Basic knowledge of environmental regulations
Strong written and verbal communication
Basic computer knowledge and skills
Good team dynamics
Have a good understanding of plant principles and operations
Must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts, and co-workers, strong communication skills and a positive attitude are required for this position as well as the ability to effectively work in a team environment
Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone on nights, weekends, and holidays for a minimum of 12 hours at a time

Nice To Haves

Two year Associates Degree in process technology or a related technical field is preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors a variety of ancillary systems to include heating and cooling control, pup pressures, tank levels, lubricating systems etc. to ensure temperature, humidity, and other processes are maintained.
Adjusts equipment for efficient operation including burners and combustion controls.
Responsible for plant log entries of gauges, dials, pressures, temperatures, flows, waste stream information, compliance monitoring, and other shift activities.
Observe all safety regulations, operating, and company policies and procedures.
Complete all necessary monthly/daily/shift reports and computer work including environmental, safety, plant logs, near misses, downtime, work orders, and overall operation reports.
Support all environmental, health, safety, and security requirements and programs.
Be a member of the Sherman Emergency Response Team (ERT) and complete the annual hazwoper training, participate in all required training classes, response scenarios, annual physical, and respirator fit testing (employees who cannot pass the required ERT physical will be given a waiver).
Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on various types of plant equipment, such as chillers, compressors, boilers, air handlers, pumps, and other plant equipment.
Good communication skills with management, FAB personnel, other departments, contractors, operators, and technicians. Communicates findings well to supervision and/or technicians, if needed.
Start/stop, adjust, and otherwise control operating equipment such as compressors, VFDs, pumps, etc.
Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment and systems.
Monitor and maintain water treatment systems and related equipment.