Instrumentation & Controls O&M Technician

LotusWorks • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

LotusWorks is seeking a detail-oriented Instrumentation Technician to support the daily operation, maintenance, and preservation of critical equipment in a high-tech semiconductor facility. The role helps ensure systems remain reliable, safe, and compliant with industry standards. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting and technical skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

The technician performs calibration, verification, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and inspections on instrumentation, control devices, PLC panels, and facility drive systems. The role includes documenting work and calibration results in the CMMS and related scheduling systems, escalating abnormalities, and supporting continuous improvement. Work must follow client facility standards, safety procedures, OEM recommendations, and applicable QA/QC and audit requirements.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in operations and maintenance or technician roles.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and process control equipment, PLC panels, SCADA systems, and electrical theory.
• Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, including electrical panels, MCCs, VFDs/AFDs, and associated control equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance procedures, preservation practices, and safe state verification.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical procedures, preservation checklists, and operational guidelines.
• Proficiency in documenting activities and updating operational systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and escalation skills in response to alarms, shutdowns, or equipment issues.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for working with interdisciplinary teams, vendors, and site leadership.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in instrumentation or technician roles in a semiconductor, manufacturing, or industrial facility.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree, or technical diploma, in Engineering, Electrical, or a related field.
• Relevant technical certifications in electrical work or instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and verify instrumentation and control devices, including temperature, humidity, pressure, level, flow transmitters, pH, and gas or chemical sensors.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance work orders on schedule and generate, document, and close corrective maintenance work orders in the CMMS.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to client facility standards, safety procedures, and OEM recommendations.
• Visually inspect equipment for physical damage, corrosion, contamination, loose connections, missing covers, and incorrect labeling.
• Record instrument process variables and update PM records and labor entries in CMMS and scheduling software.
• Complete and document corrective actions in accordance with client repair timelines and reporting requirements.
• Calibrate sensors to manufacturer and client Facilities tolerances using traceable calibration equipment and standards.
• Document calibration results, including as-found and as-left data, and update calibration tags and CMMS records.
• Verify signal transmission, scaling, and controller response after calibration; identify and report damaged, drifting, or out-of-spec devices for replacement or engineering evaluation.
• Inspect PLC panels for overheating, discoloration, vibration, abnormal noise, cleanliness, and component integrity.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on facility drive systems, including AFDs/VFDs, and verify operational parameters, configuration settings, labeling, and enclosure condition.
• Validate cabinet fan, heater, and air-conditioning operation by adjusting thermostats and confirming correct response.
• Verify and, when necessary, correct drive parameters according to client configuration standards.
• Inspect and clean air filters, grilles, and intake and exhaust paths on drive and control enclosures to ensure proper airflow and dust protection.
• Stop the job and escalate to engineering any non-standard findings, abnormal readings, or internal filter installations.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, and traceability logs in accordance with site QA/QC and audit requirements.
• Perform electrical and instrumentation work safely, following arc-flash labeling, PPE requirements, and LOTO procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe, removing debris and securing tools and test equipment after work is completed.
• Promptly communicate equipment health, abnormal readings, and potential system risks to system owners and interdisciplinary teams.
• Report recurring issues, recommend procedural enhancements, and contribute to lessons-learned documentation.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Training and education assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Extra annual leave with years of service.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Recognition rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED