Facilities Gas Chemical Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Chemical/Gas/Slurry distribution systems and equipment.
• Accurately and reliably follow standard operating procedures for troubleshooting chemical and gas distribution systems, perform laboratory testing, and complete chemical and gas container change outs.
• Read and measure plant operating parameters to determine process changes required to maintain operations within specifications.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe workplace.
• Perform rounds and readings of gas/chemical distribution equipment.
• Perform Gas/Chemical container change outs to ensure constant flow to factory tools.
• Operate and control gas/chemical distribution systems.
• Ensure equipment is operating within controls/specifications.
• Makes recipe adjustments to ensure correct gas/chemical concentrations are blended for factory tools.
• Set up and adjust indicating and controlling devices, for example gas/chemical analyzers, temperature indicators and pressure/flow controlling devices, or gauging instruments to facilitate simultaneous analysis and control of process conditions.
• Observe gauges, signals, and recording instruments, turn valves, and move controls to regulate temperatures, pressures, and flow of steam.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures at specified intervals to keep process equipment clean, and performing at optimum levels.
• Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting practices to determine root cause and corrective actions needed to maintain systems operation within specifications.
• Perform emergency and corrective maintenance actions to repair damaged equipment or correct out of specification conditions.
• Draw samples of product at specified stages of operation and perform pH, gas/chemical analyses, or other standard tests to determine if material concentration or quality is within factory specifications.
• Record gauge readings, shift throughput, and equipment malfunctions.
• Patrol area to inspect equipment for leaks and hazards and to record tank levels and gauge readings.
• Ensure processing conditions and process output are within regulatory limits. Responsible for correcting conditions and alerting management of discrepancies.
• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of equipment systems are met, and equipment operations, repairs, modifications, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements.
• Additional duties based on business needs, including ERT.

Requirements

• High School graduation or GED.
• Technical College or Trade Program preferred.
• Experience with laboratory or analytical equipment preferred.
• Previous knowledge in operation of industrial and/or commercial processing equipment preferred.
• Five years’ experience with process piping systems, working in an industrial setting highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations, and ability to apply to maintenance operation of site Gas/Chemical distribution systems.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Fundamental understanding of chemical and gas semiconductor distribution systems. Pumping, filtration and automation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers.
• Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Sound decision making skills.
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to operate Corporate email, spreadsheets, word processing, engineering drawing databases at a highly proficient level.
• Capable of working independently and exhibit effective time management skills.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed for business purposes, or to be called-in to work in the event of emergency or business needs.
• Contributes recommendations and suggestions for work method improvements, safety, materials, and tools.

Skills

• Personal, process, and work force safety attributes.

Benefits

• Emergency Response Team (ERT) duties as an essential part of the role.

Pay

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Schedule

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