Ultra Pure Water Technician

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Ultra Pure Water Technician supports the operation and maintenance of SkyWater’s Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater (IWN) process systems. As a member of the RODI operations team, the technician works with the UPW System Owner to ensure accurate and complete operational deliverables. The role interfaces daily with operations personnel, facilities engineers, and other technicians in an operating factory. The technician troubleshoots field devices and process equipment, identifies out-of-spec process conditions, assists with root cause analysis, and helps restore systems to in-spec operation. Work includes routine UPW/IWN operations using computer interfaces; equipment and system maintenance; testing; loading and unloading UPW resin, RO membranes, and filters; and installation and commissioning. The role also supports system operation, maintenance, startup, and commissioning activities. The position has one of two schedules: C Shift, 6:55 a.m.–7:10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday in week one and Wednesday through Saturday in week two; or D Shift, 6:55 p.m.–7:10 a.m., Wednesday through Friday in week one and Wednesday through Saturday in week two. D Shift offers a 15% differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5–10 years of work experience in UPW or a water plant.
Strong understanding of Ultra-Pure Water and Industrial Wastewater systems and operations.
Experience with installation and application of UPW instrumentation, including flow, pressure, temperature, conductivity, and control valves.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Good technical writing skills.
Understanding of overall system installation from a process implementation standpoint.
Skills in operation and maintenance of an Ultra-Pure Water System in a semiconductor factory.
Knowledge of UPW processes and routine tasks involving UPW/IWN equipment and systems.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to bend or crouch at times and navigate stairs.

Responsibilities

Support daily operation and maintenance of UPW and IWN process systems.
Work as a member of the RODI operations team with the UPW System Owner to ensure accurate and complete operations deliverables.
Interface daily with operations personnel, facilities engineers, and other technicians in an operating factory.
Troubleshoot field devices and process equipment to identify out-of-spec conditions.
Assist with root cause analysis and recovery of systems to in-spec operation.
Perform routine UPW/IWN equipment and system operations using a computer interface.
Perform maintenance activities on UPW and IWN equipment and systems.
Use test equipment and load or unload UPW resin, RO membranes, and filters, including installation and commissioning.
Support facilities process phases including operation, maintenance, startup, and commissioning.
Write work plans for scheduled maintenance that avoid unplanned impacts, including for rotating equipment, workarounds, and returning systems online.