Industrial Facilities Maintenance Technician- Central Utilities

Skywater•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Technician- Central Utilities, to join the team in Austin. This role is responsible for the operations and maintenance of various facility systems, including cooling, HVAC, hot water, compressed air, vacuum, and scrubbing systems. The technician will also be involved in managing contractors, inventory, preventative maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. A strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work in a cleanroom and manufacturing environment are essential.

Requirements

Relevant completed vocational/professional training of at least 3 years
8+ years of manufacturing or operations experience
Boiler repairs experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Mechanical aptitude
Minor electrical and controls proficiency
EPA Section 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in AutoCAD
Electrical proficiency

Responsibilities

Operations expert for cooling systems (chillers, glycol chillers, cooling towers, process cooling water, water treatment).
Ability to remove and charge refrigerants for chiller systems.
Operations expert for HVAC systems (FTU’s, make-up air handler units, air flow patterns, cleanroom filters, DX units).
Clear understanding of requirements behind sustaining a cleanroom (characterization, instrumentation, filters, and general materials).
Operations expert for hot water systems (boilers), compressed air system, process vacuum.
Ability to work on boilers and make repairs.
Operations expert for scrubbing systems and general exhaust.
Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment and alarm response.
Mechanical inclination and ability to make or assist with repairs.
Ability to obtain bids, issue purchase reqs, and schedule and coordinate necessary work with contractors as needed.
Maintain inventory and spare parts.
Responsible for reviewing and ensuring preventative maintenance are completed to spec and to planned schedule.
Responsible for system upkeep and implementing or modify PM’s accordingly.
Active lead in department operations and SPC meetings.
SPC monitoring in accordance with facilities specs.
Support root cause analysis on incidents.
Work within defined technical processes and procedures.
Initiate and drive continuous improvements, strive for impact.
Ability to adapt and move quickly to accomplish goals.
Uphold area upkeep and 5S principles.
Adhere to environmental health and safety policies.
Ability to complete job hazard assessments alongside contractors and internal teams.
Collaborate cross-departmentally, escalate as required.
Clear and effective communication.
Maintenance and creation of standard operating procedures.
Detail-oriented record keeping and reporting.
Ability to take care of tasks as required to maintain a facility.
Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack.