Ultra Pure Water Technician

Skywater•Austin, TX

12d

About The Position

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

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.
Ability to write work plans for scheduled maintenance without unplanned impacts.
Understanding of overall system installation from a process implementation standpoint.
Skills in operating and maintaining an Ultra-Pure Water System in a semiconductor factory.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability at times to bend or crouch and navigate stairs.

Responsibilities

Support daily operation and maintenance of UPW and IWN process systems.
Participate in the RODI operations team and work 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 process conditions.
Assist with root cause analysis and recovery of systems to in-spec operation.
Perform routine operations tasks for UPW/IWN equipment and systems using a computer interface.
Perform maintenance activities on UPW and IWN equipment.
Test equipment and load or unload UPW resin, RO membranes, and filters, including installation and commissioning.
Write work plans for scheduled maintenance that avoid unplanned impacts and address rotating equipment, workarounds, and returning systems online.
Support facilities process phases including operation, maintenance, startup, and commissioning.