IRP (Infrastructure Risk Prevention) Technician

Location: Austin, TX

About the role

The Infrastructure Risk Prevention (IRP) Technician is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical facility and FAB infrastructure systems in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role serves as a first responder to facility alarms, utility disruptions, equipment failures, and infrastructure issues to ensure safe and continuous manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor FAB infrastructure and facility systems for abnormal conditions.
• Respond to utility outages, equipment failures, leaks, and system alarms.
• Troubleshoot and repair infrastructure and facility systems independently.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on critical utility systems.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Facilities, and Safety teams during incidents.
• Document repairs, incidents, and maintenance activities in tracking systems.
• Support Emergency Response Team (ERT) activities when required.
• Work with piping systems including Stainless Steel, Polypropylene, CPVC, and PVDF.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, LOTO procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and reduce downtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience supporting semiconductor facility infrastructure, utilities, or industrial maintenance systems.
• Journeyman Pipefitter, Plumbing License, or equivalent mechanical trades experience preferred.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and utility distribution systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor manufacturing (FAB) experience.
• Facilities, utilities, piping, HVAC, water treatment, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Emergency response and incident management experience.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Journeyman Pipefitter
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Facilities Technician
• Utilities Technician
• HVAC Technician
• Mechanical Maintenance Technician
• Facilities Operations Technician