Sr. Facilities Technician – High Purity Systems / Bulk Gas

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. Summary of Role: GlobalFoundries in Essex, VT is seeking a Sr. Facilities Technician to support Bulk Gas in the Facilities organization. This is a fully on‑site role during the daytime Monday–Friday, and this person will be responsible for the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of bulk gas systems supporting manufacturing. This technician will perform routine inspections, monitor system performance, respond to alarms, execute bulk changeovers, and manage inventory and vendor coordination to ensure uninterrupted gas supply while supporting reliability, capacity, and cost‑efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

• Education – High School Diploma of equivalent
• Experience - Minimum 5 years in high purity gas distribution, water treatment and/or water purification, HVAC, and/or related experience
• Fluency in English Language, both written and verbal
• Strong written & verbal communication
• Physical Capacity Demands – ability to lift 30 lbs. and wear a respirator, stand/walk for long periods of time
• Wear a cleanroom suit and personal protective equipment for cleanroom environment, as needed

Nice To Haves

• Education - 2 Year associate's degree in technical or related field.
• 6 + years' experience, and or education, in facilities systems such as high purity gas distribution, water treatment, water purification, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, chilled water and glycol chilled water, compressed air, chemical distribution, and control systems is desirable
• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity
• Strong planning & organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous, uninterrupted gas supply to manufacturing
• Perform routine inspections and detailed walkthroughs of bulk gas yards, storage areas, and distribution systems to verify equipment condition, identify potential issues, and ensure compliance with operational and safety standards
• Monitor, trend, and document key system parameters including pressure, flow, purity, and availability to support system reliability, early issue detection, and data‑driven decision making
• Execute bulk system changeovers, truck connections, and operational transitions in a safe, controlled manner to maintain continuous supply and minimize impact to manufacturing
• Respond promptly to system alarms and abnormal conditions, troubleshooting equipment and controls, coordinating repairs, and escalating issues as necessary to restore normal operation
• Manage bulk gas inventory and logistics, including coordination with suppliers and vendors, scheduling deliveries, and maintaining appropriate on‑site inventory levels
• Support reliability, capacity planning, and cost‑efficiency initiatives by participating in continuous improvement efforts, system upgrades, and optimization projects
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
• Other duties as assigned by manager / supervisor

What This Job Offers

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