TGCM Operations Technician 8

Air Liquide•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Total Gas & Chemical Management (TGCM) Operations group provides semiconductor manufacturing customers with on-site safe, reliable, and cost-effective management of the gases and chemicals needed daily in the production of electronics materials. This service requires operating and maintaining gas and chemical distribution equipment and systems 24/7 without issue or interruption. The role involves performing minor analytical or sampling procedures, generating ad hoc reports, and consolidating data as requested by Team Leadership. Responsibilities include maintaining and operating liquid bulk and specialty gas/chemical delivery equipment, performing advanced troubleshooting and repair of delivery equipment, and coordinating the installation, facilitation, and start-up of high purity gas and/or chemical delivery equipment. Daily tasks include performing rounds to record readings, complete safety inspections, monitor systems, verify toxic gas monitoring, and conduct chemical tote/drum and gas cylinder change-outs. The technician is expected to determine corrective actions for abnormal parameters, ensure process safety, maintain accurate inventory, evaluate usage trends for efficiency, and monitor bulk delivery procedures. They will also perform bulk gas and chemical trailer transfers and provide information for and initiate proper reporting procedures. Collaboration with the team to resolve gas/chemical-related manufacturing problems, serving as an Emergency Response Team contributor, and commissioning/restarting specialty gas/chemical delivery equipment are key aspects. The role also involves facilitating Hazardous Work Permits, completing TGCM Tech 8 OJT and qualification requirements, serving as the primary customer shift connection, and supporting on-site operations in the absence of the Manager. Participation in customer and Air Liquide programs (Safety, Training, Operations, Preventive Maintenance), supporting the training of contractors and colleagues, and developing site-specific work instructions are also required. Compliance with HS&E Standards (PPE, Forklift Operations, Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space Entry) and completing assigned tasks per procedures with excellence are mandatory. The role requires being trained and qualified as Life Critical Permit Authorized and completing Safe Work Permits/Zero Impact Plans. A strong dedication to the safety of all persons is essential. At applicable operations locations, the role includes Hazardous Waste Technician duties, supporting safe material transfer, contributing to emergency preparedness, and participating in waste minimization initiatives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or 5+ years experience
5+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Qualified as a TGCM Technician Level 8
Minimum of 4 years in TGCM
Excellent communication skills
Ability to follow and give instructions – verbal and written
Evidence of previous work in a successful team environment
Knowledge of all proper reporting procedures per onsite operations policy, including product acceptance criteria, tank fill, inventory and material usage, monitoring, safety parameters and personnel requirements.
Demonstrate ability to coordinate and supervise a group of technicians on a project
Electro-mechanical aptitude
Display aptitude for controlling an emergency situation and coordinating problem solving actions
Able to understand and abide by stringent safety rules
Demonstrate ability to train junior technicians
Ability to lift 60 lbs
Ability to stand/walk up to 11 hours per day
Ability to operate hydraulic foot pump (55 gallon drums - drums could be up to 500 lbs)
Job requires constant bending to successfully complete shift tasks (validating information, checking systems, etc.)
Ability to wear a respirator as part of required PPE for certain job tasks

Nice To Haves

Experience in the semiconductor or chemical/specialty gas field, military technical/electronic rating or nuclear field, or equivalent industry.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain gas and chemical distribution equipment and systems 24/7.
Perform minor analytical procedures and/or sampling procedures.
Generate Ad Hoc reports and consolidate data as requested by Team Leadership.
Maintain and operate liquid bulk and specialty gas/chemical delivery equipment.
Perform advanced gas/chemical troubleshooting and repair of delivery equipment.
Coordinate the installation, facilitation, and start-up of all high purity gas and/or chemical delivery equipment.
Perform daily rounds including recording readings, completing safety inspections, monitoring online gas and chemical systems, verifying toxic gas monitoring operations, and completing chemical tote/drum and gas cylinder change-outs.
Verify that daily rounds are recorded.
Determine corrective action to be taken in the event of abnormal parameters and ensure that the process reaches a safe resolution.
Ensure that an accurate and complete gas and chemical inventory is maintained.
Evaluate trends in monthly gas and chemical usage to foster efficiency.
Monitor and understand correct liquid bulk delivery procedures for each product on site.
Perform bulk gas and chemical trailer transfers.
Provide information for and initiate proper reporting procedures per on-site policies including, but not limited to: Quality Incident Reports, product acceptance, tank fill, inventory and material usage, bulk gas analysis, analyzer calibration, monitoring, safety parameters, and personnel requirements.
Collaborate in the identification and resolution of gas/chemical-related manufacturing problems.
Serve as a key Emergency Response Team contributor.
Commission and start up specialty gas/chemical delivery equipment.
Restart all high purity gas and/or chemical delivery equipment.
Facilitate the approval of Hazardous Work Permits.
Successfully complete TGCM Tech 8 local OJT and qualification requirements.
Serve as the primary customer shift connection.
Support on-site operations in the absence of the Manager.
Participate in customer and Air Liquide programs including, but not limited to: Safety, Training, Operations, and Preventive Maintenance.
Support training of TGCM contractors and TGCM Tech 5, 6 & 7 colleagues.
Develop and maintain applicable site-specific work instructions to ensure team clarity.
Comply with all applicable HS&E Standards including, but not limited to: PPE, Forklift Operations, Lock Out/Tag Out Program, Confined Space Entry, etc.
Complete assigned tasks per existing procedures with excellence.
Trained and qualified (with DOA) as Life Critical Permit Authorized.
Completes Safe Work Permit/Zero Impact Plans as assigned.
Dedicated to the safety of all persons, and the general public surrounding facilities.
Support the safe transfer of materials to the storage area by following established documentation and safety procedures.
Contribute to emergency preparedness and safe material handling by following our shared safety protocols for spills and container preparation.
Partner with the team on waste minimization initiatives and maintain a helpful understanding of applicable hazardous waste laws.