Facilities Technician

Job Posting Title:

Facilities Technician, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Cockrell School of Engineering

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General NotesAbout Us

TheTexas Institute for Electronics (TIE)is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we‘reat the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin - named ‘America‘s Coolest City‘ by Expedia and ‘The Best Place to Live in the U.S.‘ by U.S. News and World Report - the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city‘s innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America‘s Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

• Free access to UT Austin‘s libraries and museums with staff ID card

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

• For more details, please see: Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

Purpose

The Facilities Technician is responsible for monitoring mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that support cleanrooms and facilities. They make real time decisions to react to changing in conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the facility within operating parameters, including adjusting systems to control water, air, pressure, temperature, and dew point.

• Monitor and control fire, electrical and mechanical systems that support the cleanroom and facilities using SCADA and Building Automation systems.

• Perform rounds each shift. Record conditions of systems each shift from direct observation. Systems include, but are not limited to compressed dry air, cooling towers, boilers, fire pumps, emergency generators, bulk gases, ultra-pure water, chillers, vacuum, commercial water, commercial power, waste neutralization, bulk chemical distribution.

• Assist in the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the facility. This activity is performed synchronous to monitoring time spent in control room.

• Maintenance Activities: Respond to maintenance service requests.

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Operative knowledge of air handlers, air compressors, boilers, chillers, exhaust scrubbers, pneumatics, waste neutralization, and liquid distribution.

• General knowledge of semiconductor facilities operations for utilities, waste processing and water systems.

• Operating knowledge of dry air, inert gas pipefitting.

• Basic computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Mechanical skill and affinity.

• Self-starter, able to work with a sense of urgency.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor‘s degree

• 2 years‘ experience with BAS or SCADA control systems.

• 4 years‘ experience in a semiconductor facilities environment.

Salary Range

$30 per hour + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• 60% of time in Stationary position, often sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods.

  • Viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods.

• 40% of time walking around the site for prolonged periods.

  • Occasionally required to push and/or pull objects of 50+ lbs.

  • Occasionally required to lift and carry for short distances objects of 50+ lbs.

  • Frequently required reach, bend, twist, squat, kneel, or stoop to access and work on equipment.

  • May require different positions and motions in tight or confined spaces.

  • Occasionally required to climb ladders and other secure structures, as well as maintain balance.

  • Occasionally required to operate forklifts, boom lifts, motorized and non-motorized pallet jacks, and other powered equipment.

  • Occasionally required to wear PPE, including hearing protection, chemical gowns, face masks, and gloves.

  • Occasionally required to perform inert air pipefitting and light cleanroom maintenance work, such as installing Unistrut on a wall, or gauges on a line.

• Often requires repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, or fingers.

• Work occurs inside and outside in all seasons. Expect conditions from hot to cold, wet to arid. Personal protective equipment is required to prevent hazardous exposures. Alarms, unscheduled calls, and static and abrupt noises are expected.

• TIE maintains two cleanrooms. This position is based in the MER building of the JJPRC, but service requests may require travel to south Austin, at the MR3 building of the MRC.

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor‘s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university‘s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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