Facilities Gas Chemical Technician

Facilities Gas Chemical Technician

A career at TSMC Arizona offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to the most advanced semiconductor fabrication facility in the United States. TSMC Arizona's first fab began production with leading-edge N4 process technology in the first half of 2025. The second and third fabs, utilizing even more advanced process technology, will start production by 2028-2030. America's leading technology companies will rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.

TSMC Arizona is looking for experienced Gas and Chemical Technicians to join our growing Facilities team located in Phoenix, Arizona. As a Gas and Chemical Technician, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust. The Gas and Chemical Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting highly complex Chemical, Gas, and Slurry distribution systems and equipment. Our systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without interruption, creating a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. Gas and Chemical Technicians work in a dynamic, hands-on role, balancing active field operations, routine system maintenance, and safety compliance protocols to ensure continuous flow to the factory tools.

Responsibilities:

• System Operations & Controls: Safely operate, monitor, and control site gas/chemical distribution systems. Ensure all equipment runs strictly within established controls, recipes, and specifications.
• Preventative & Corrective Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance at specified intervals. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and execute corrective repairs to resolve system malfunctions and restore equipment to optimum performance.
• Container Change-Outs & Rounds: Execute highly precise gas and chemical container change-outs to guarantee uninterrupted supply to production tools. Perform regular facility rounds, logging gauge readings, shift throughput, and system parameters.
• Quality Assurance & Lab Testing: Draw process samples at critical operational stages and perform pH, analytical, and concentration testing to ensure material quality remains within strict factory limits.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all safety policies and environmental regulations. Maintain a clean, orderly workplace and immediately report or correct any leaks, hazards, or operational discrepancies.
• Emergency Response Team (ERT): If hired, you may be required to participate in and perform ERT duties as an essential part of the role. These duties include responding to F21 incidents (medical, chemical, fire, or business disruptions). If selected by your manager, participation is mandatory, and additional compensation will be provided via a monthly premium.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required. Technical College, Associate Degree, or Trade Program certificate is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills & Experience: Previous hands-on knowledge in the operation of industrial, commercial, or military process piping systems and equipment. Fundamental understanding of chemical and gas distribution systems, including pumping, filtration, and automation. Strong mathematical competency (fractions, addition, subtraction, division) and the ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering flow drawings and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with process piping systems working in an industrial setting (semiconductor, pharmaceutical, chemical processing, or power generation).
• Prior experience operating laboratory, analytical, or chemical dosing equipment.
• A proactive, self-driven mindset with a strong commitment to personal, process, and workforce safety. Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to operate corporate email, spreadsheets, word processing programs, and database systems.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and demonstrate attributes of honesty, trustworthiness, and strong workplace ethics.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, support shift rotations, or be called in during emergencies to support business operations.

Physical Requirements:

• May spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.
• Required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects.
• The position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment