Waste/UPW Engineering Technician

LotusWorks•Rio Rancho, NM

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach. We are seeking a skilled Ultrapure Water (UPW) & Wastewater Engineering Technician to support the reliable operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical process systems within a state-of-the-art semiconductor facility. This role ensures continuous availability of ultrapure and deionized water while maintaining environmental compliance across wastewater treatment systems.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in UPW, wastewater, or similar high-purity process environments (semiconductor, pharmaceutical, power generation, or industrial water treatment).
Strong understanding of pumps, valves, filtration, RO, UV, ion exchange, and related treatment systems.
Familiarity with control and monitoring systems (SCADA/BMS/Cimplicity) and CMMS software (e.g., Maximo).
Proven commitment to safety standards and EHS compliance procedures.
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s, Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Engineering, Mechanical, or related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, and maintain all Ultrapure Water (UPW), Deionized Water (DI), and Wastewater systems to ensure stable performance, compliance, and system reliability.
Conduct daily rounds and readings, verifying process parameters, alarm conditions, and equipment health through field inspections and control systems (SCADA/BMS/Cimplicity).
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment in accordance with approved job plans and safety procedures.
Execute calibration and verification of field instruments, including temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, pH, level, and TOC sensors, ensuring traceability and documentation accuracy.
Monitor process quality data and sample results, escalating deviations from specification to engineering and implementing corrective actions as directed.
Collect and prepare process, environmental, and wastewater samples following chain-of-custody and analytical requirements, coordinating with laboratories and EHS teams as needed.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of equipment alarms, process upsets, and system performance issues through root cause investigation and collaboration with engineering.
Maintain and update all PM/CM activities, calibration results, and operational data within the CMMS (e.g., Maximo), ensuring traceable and compliant recordkeeping.
Ensure strict adherence to all site safety standards including LOTO, confined space, arc flash, and chemical handling procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all process areas, tools, and maintenance equipment.
As Shift Lead (when assigned), serve as the primary point of contact for shift operations—coordinating daily work execution, prioritizing PM/CM activities, assigning tasks to technicians, and ensuring completion of rounds, readings, and sampling requirements.
Oversee system operation during assigned shifts, making on-the-spot operational decisions necessary to maintain process control, safety, and uptime, while escalating significant issues to engineering.
Provide accurate shift passdowns, documenting all maintenance, alarms, and process events to ensure continuity across 24x7 operations.
Act as Equipment Owner for assigned UPW/Waste assets, maintaining full accountability for system reliability, PM effectiveness, and performance tracking.
Lead ownership responsibilities by initiating corrective work orders, coordinating repairs, verifying functionality post-maintenance, and updating equipment histories and documentation.
Support engineering with performance data, system trends, and field insights to guide technical decisions, reliability reviews, and system optimization.
Participate in system startups, commissioning activities, and requalification testing following major repairs or engineering modifications.
Provide input on engineering change requests and setpoint adjustments, validating system impact and ensuring proper control response in the field.
Maintain awareness of critical control loops and process interlocks, ensuring alarms and safeguards are operational and properly configured.
Support environmental monitoring activities including stormwater, outfall, or containment inspections, recording data accurately and escalating anomalies.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Facilities Engineering, EHS, Quality, OEMs) to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and reporting standards.
Mentor and assist junior technicians, promoting best practices, operational consistency, and strong safety culture across shifts.
Demonstrate leadership, ownership, and professionalism in all aspects of Waste/UPW operations, acting as a key interface between operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, operational efficiency, and preventive maintenance optimization.
Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role.