HVAC Operations Technician - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

Austin Careers•Taylor, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HVAC Operations Technicians maintain stable operation of numerous semiconductor facility systems in support of Samsung’s wafer manufacturing operation. Facilities systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption. Technicians will be expected to work with various systems such as Cooling Towers, Chillers, Boilers/Steam, Hot water, Water Treatment, Air Conditioning, Compressed Air, Vacuum, and Exhaust.

Requirements

Applicants must be legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa for this position.
Certification, license, Associates degree or military experience in: HVAC, Mechanical, Chemical, I&C (Instrumentation and Controls), Electrical, Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Facilities Maintenance Technology, Microelectronics, Renewable Energy Technology, Water and Environmental Technology, Water / Purification, Industrial Process Operator, or related technical or STEM field.
Prior experience in semiconductor or industrial facilities
Understanding and manipulation of SCADA and other HMI systems
1+ year of experience in industrial operations and maintenance (i.e.. pumps hydraulics, piping), mechanical systems, electrical systems, Ultra-Pure Water, wastewater system operations, plant operator or field equipment technician, automations & controls.
Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position.
Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Nice To Haves

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

Maintains and operates site mechanical systems
Operates physical plants within specifications to maintain efficiency and provide consistent utilities
Works to become familiar with, and strictly adhere to, standard operating procedures, suggesting safety and quality improvements as needed
Ensures timely action in response to out of control or out of specification conditions that have safety, regulatory, or production impact implications
Monitors, manipulates, and analyzes deviations in system performance, taking corrective action and escalating to system owners as needed
Adjusts equipment parameters, and/or starts or stops equipment to maximize equipment efficiency within established specifications
Systematically troubleshoots system/equipment problems to identify the root cause of the problem and arrive at an effective solution
May provide field or control room support as needed and based on experience and competency level
Responds to life safety and security alarms conditions
Maintains active involvement in safety discussions, training and promotion of safe work practices
Accurately communicates and documents actions taken while on shift and in pass down meetings.
Collaborates with other facilities departments on site/project specific issues (Electrical, Gas & Chemical, Facilities Services, etc.)
Works in a shift-based schedule to better sustain around-clock operation
Contributes to off-shift coverage when needed to maintain adequate staffing
Collaborates with site engineers to drive system improvements