HVAC Operations Technician - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

HVAC Operations Technician - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)HVAC Operations Technicians maintain stable operation of numerous semiconductor facility systems in support of Samsung's wafer manufacturing operation. Facilities systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption. Technicians will be expected to work with various systems such as Cooling Towers, Chillers, Boilers/Steam, Hot water, Water Treatment, Air Conditioning, Compressed Air, Vacuum, and Exhaust.Specific Job DutiesMaintains and operates site mechanical systemsOperates physical plants within specifications to maintain efficiency and provide consistent utilitiesWorks to become familiar with, and strictly adhere to, standard operating procedures, suggesting safety and quality improvements as neededEnsures timely action in response to out of control or out of specification conditions that have safety, regulatory, or production impact implicationsMonitors, manipulates, and analyzes deviations in system performance, taking corrective action and escalating to system owners as neededAdjusts equipment parameters, and/or starts or stops equipment to maximize equipment efficiency within established specificationsSystematically troubleshoots system/equipment problems to identify the root cause of the problem and arrive at an effective solutionMay provide field or control room support as needed and based on experience and competency levelResponds to life safety and security alarms conditionsMaintains active involvement in safety discussions, training and promotion of safe work practicesAccurately communicates and documents actions taken while on shift and in pass down meetings.Collaborates with other facilities departments on site/project specific issues (Electrical, Gas & Chemical, Facilities Services, etc.)Works in a shift-based schedule to better sustain around-clock operationContributes to off-shift coverage when needed to maintain adequate staffingCollaborates with site engineers to drive system improvementsApplicants must be legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa for this position.Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience requiredCertification, license, Associates degree or military experience in: HVAC, Mechanical, Chemical, I&C (Instrumentation and Controls), Electrical, Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Facilities Maintenance Technology, Microelectronics, Renewable Energy Technology, Water and Environmental Technology, Water / Purification, Industrial Process Operator, or related technical or STEM field.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools: List MOST important requirements first. Then, list soft skills desired (but not required), experience:Prior experience in semiconductor or industrial facilitiesUnderstanding and manipulation of SCADA and other HMI systems1+ year of experience in industrial operations and maintenance (i.e.. pumps hydraulics, piping), mechanical systems, electrical systems, Ultra-Pure Water, wastewater system operations, plant operator or field equipment technician, automations & controls.We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.See the "Know Your Rights" poster available in English and Spanish.Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.No Third-Party Inquiries PleaseThis Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes, or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners become the property of the Company.Accessibility NoteIf you are a job seeker with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.QualificationsLicenses & CertificationsRequiredHVAC LicensePreferredNCCER-HVAC Tech CertifiedEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.