Ultrapure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater (IWT) Critical Work Technician - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX

Professional•Taylor, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Guided by a belief in extensive data analysis and a commitment to collaborative global relationships, the Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater (IWT) team is responsible for providing continuous, safe, and high-quality utilities to our Fab. At our water and wastewater plants on the Samsung Taylor Semiconductor campus, our Operations team’s drive for sustainability and operational excellence is balanced by our need to adopt tomorrow’s technologies to ensure plant resilience, environmental stewardship, and the safety of our staff. As a Critical Work Technician for our 24/7 Operations team, you will be responsible for executing critical Grade A and Grade B step plans with precision and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. This role involves performing detailed technical procedures, ensuring compliance with operational protocols, and maintaining documentation for each step. In addition to the critical work, your role will include ensuring the reliable, safe, and timely replacement of critical equipment consumables including but not limited to: Reverse Osmosis(RO)membranes, Ultrafilters, Activated Carbon, Membrane Bioreactors(MBR)modules, Biological Nutrient Removers(BNR)components, Ion Exchange vessels and Polisher Resin—in ultrapure water and industrial wastewater treatment systems, thereby maintaining system performance, product quality, environmental compliance, and operational continuity.

Requirements

Strong understanding of municipal and Industrial Wastewater treatment processes
Technical/Mechanical aptitude for disassembling, replacing, and reassembling components.
Proficient in using hand tools, torque wrenches, fittings, and valves.
Must be able to recognize hazards and follow safety protocol.
Ability to read and use complicated P&IDs
Understand the function of basic system equipment such as transfer valves, pumps, hydraulic systems, and high-pressure air systems.
Typing skills at a minimum of 15 wpm
Stay vigilant of ongoing training and certifications to keep up with regulations and best practices.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations
Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques
Work independently.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Effective communication skills with internal and external customers
Excellent organizational skills, ability to assess situations and set priorities.
Strong problem-solving ability
Skilled in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Flexible, Adaptable and team oriented
High school diploma or GED required
Mechanical or Industrial Maintenance Experience in UPW or industrial wastewater treatment operations.
Familiarity with handling and replacing filtration membranes, resins, and biological components.
The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication. Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.
Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computer–Aided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.

Nice To Haves

associate degree or vocational training in water treatment, mechanical systems, or industrial maintenance preferred.
Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom or high-purity environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Key role in supporting production efficiency and product integrity through accurate, timely completion of critical work grade non-standard work packages.
Perform scheduled and condition-based replacement of critical equipment consumables.
Utilize portable instrumentation to verify system recovery and water quality.
Prevent system downtime or failures.
Maintain spare part inventories, request replacements, and assist in managing consumable lifecycle tracking.
Conduct back-flushing procedures and confirm particle retention performance.
Prevent contamination of downstream polishing equipment.
Perform and record analytical trends to track performance and determine replacement timing.
Respond to equipment/system failures and perform initial troubleshooting.
Creates, maintains, and adds improvements to operational SOPs.
Participate in continuous training to stay current with SOPs, system changes, and safety procedures.
Creates, maintains, and adds improvements to the operations certification system.