Facilities Technician

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

To ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of critical facility and cleanroom systems through continuous monitoring, control, and maintenance of automated building, utility, and process systems. This role supports uninterrupted operations by maintaining environmental conditions and infrastructure within defined operating parameters

Requirements

Operative knowledge of air handlers, air compressors, boilers, chillers, gas delivery systems, and automated control systems.
General knowledge of semiconductor facilities operations for utilities, waste processing and water systems.
Experience troubleshooting PLC, DCS, or SCADA-based control systems
Experience with instrumentation calibration and control loop diagnostics
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
Experience supporting gas delivery and clean dry air (CDA) systems
Operating knowledge of dry air, inert gas pipefitting.
Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Mechanical skill and affinity.
Self-starter, able to work with a sense of urgency.
Must be a US person (US citizen or US lawful permanent resident) as per DARPA contract.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree
Experience with instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature transmitters), VFDs, and control valves.
2+ years of experience troubleshooting BAS, PLC, DCS, or SCADA control systems in industrial or semiconductor environments.
4 years of experience in a semiconductor facilities environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize facility systems within operating parameters, including automated control of water, air, pressure, temperature, and dew point through PLC, BAS, and SCADA systems.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust fire, electrical, mechanical, and gas systems using SCADA, PLC, DCS, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Perform rounds each shift. Record conditions of systems each shift from direct observation. Systems include, but are not limited to compressed dry air, cooling towers, boilers, fire pumps, emergency generators, bulk gases, ultra-pure water, chillers, vacuum, commercial water, commercial power, waste neutralization, bulk chemical distribution.
Assist in the development and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while supporting control room monitoring activities.
Respond to maintenance service requests.
Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot instrumentation, control loops, transmitters (pressure, temperature, flow), control valves, VFDs, and gas delivery systems to minimize downtime.
Utilize diagnostic tools and CMMS systems to Finalize maintenance documentation and support predictive maintenance initiatives.
Support cleanroom environmental control systems including CDA, high-purity gases, and humidity/temperature control loops.
Other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card