Facility Technician

Responsibilities

• Independently operate and maintain chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, and associated piping and controls.
• Perform routine inspections, operating checks, and preventative maintenance on boiler systems, including blowdowns, safety device checks, and basic water chemistry monitoring (per SOP).
• Operate and maintain compressed air systems, including air compressors, air dryers, filters, receivers, and distribution equipment.
• Independently inspect, operate, and maintain air handling units (AHUs) and rooftop units (RTUs), including filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and basic mechanical adjustments.
• Troubleshoot common airflow, temperature, and ventilation issues.
• Apply working electrical knowledge to monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical components of utility equipment, such as motors, control panels, sensors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and power supplies.
• Read and interpret basic electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and control logic to diagnose faults.
• Perform basic electrical tasks including checking voltage/current readings, resetting approved controls, replacing fuses or simple components (where qualified), and supporting lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for electrical systems.
• Recognize and respond to electrical-related alarms or abnormal conditions (e.g., overloads, phase issues, or grounding faults) and escalate complex electrical problems appropriately.
• Operate and support dust collectors and fume collection systems, including inspections, filter maintenance, and alarm response.
• Perform assigned tasks on Safety-Related Processes (SRP) and Critical Environmental Safety Systems (CESS) strictly in accordance with approved SOPs and required PPE.
• Recognize abnormal conditions and escalate per procedure.
• Conduct routine equipment rounds and record operating data (including electrical parameters).
• Troubleshoot common mechanical and electrical alarms and faults on boilers, chillers, compressors, HVAC, and environmental systems.
• Cook up complex or safety-critical issues.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Facility Operators and assist in developing their technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational certificate or associate degree in mechanical, industrial maintenance, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Boiler Operator License or boiler-related certification preferred (where applicable).
• HVAC or mechanical maintenance certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heat, chemicals, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection.
• Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for a period of up to 12 hours: Safety glasses, Steel-toed shoes, Nitrile gloves, Ear protection, Cleanroom suit.
• Ability to perform the following activities repeatedly for periods of up to 12 hours: Lift, push, and pull materials or equipment, Stoop, twist, and bend, Reach overhead, Sit and/or stand for extended periods, Use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, and computer system continuous production environment.

Work Environment

• Work may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals.
• Exposure to chemical vapors, dust, or other controlled substances may occur depending on process assignment.
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements is mandatory.