Senior Technician - Facilities (HVAC)

About the Role

Microchip has an opportunity for a Senior Technician-Facilities (HVAC) in the Site Services department at Fab 4 in Gresham, Oregon. This position supports semiconductor manufacturing on a modified front night compressed work week shift (6:00 AM - 6:15 PM, Tue, Wed, Thu, every other Mon).

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of facilities HVAC and scrubber systems, buildings, and equipment within cleanroom quality parameters and environmental discharge permit limitations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC systems.
• Respond to site HVAC system alarms.
• Provide support with HVAC configuration and maintenance and maintain associated written documents and reports.
• Provide timely response and follow-up to all correspondence, maintaining open lines of communication with team members, engineering, and management.
• Assist supervisors in identifying training requirements and safety procedures in assigned areas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, assisting other trades as required.
• Participate as an active member of the Fab 4 ERT (Emergency Response Team).

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office.
• Team player with the ability to work with shift members and customers to identify and solve HVAC-related issues.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance logs, PM’s, and system monitoring.
• Operational skills with computerized building control systems and basic business computer software.
• Ability to work on projects with limited direction, identifying what needs to be done and executing work in a timely fashion.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as needed.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Must pass a physical, fit test, and medical clearance for the usage of a tight-fitting respirator (SCBA full face mask level).
• Must maintain physical requirements for wearing SCBA full face mask level.
• Must be able and willing to travel for training purposes (0% - 25% travel time).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC industrial plant systems.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, compressed air, heating/cooling water systems, steam, condensate, scrubbed exhaust, process vacuum, air handling equipment, and exhaust systems.
• Familiarity with semiconductor clean rooms.
• 2-year technical degree or certification in HVAC.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull approximately 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs.
• Sit 5%; stand 60%; walk 35%.
• Perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing (color distinction, peripheral vision, and depth perception).
• Work environment may include slippery surfaces, noise or vibrations, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fumes or odors, dust or gases.
• Must have manual dexterity, hearing, and visual acuity.

Benefits

Microchip Technology Inc. offers a culture of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication. The company provides nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs, supporting career growth with over a thousand enrollments annually. Employees enjoy unlimited career potential, a strong sense of community, and a commitment to values-based decision-making.