Facilities Operator, Texas Institute for Electronics, Cockrell School of Engineering

Job Details

About Us

The is a public-private partnership of preeminent semiconductor systems and defense electronics companies, national labs, and academic institutions.

Our mission is to advance the state-of-the-art in critical semiconductor domains such as advanced packaging, and in the process to help restore U.

S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. We are developing cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will define future roadmaps of semiconductor logic, memory, heterogenous integration, chip cooling, etc.

We are seeking a number of motivated individuals to join our team and help us in achieving the above goals.

TIE is part of the at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin), a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century.

With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.

S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation’s most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care.

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 Cockrell School embodies the city’s innovative spirit.

Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google, Tesla, and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.

At UT Austin, we say What starts here changes the world. As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research.

Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of , provides outstanding and 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 7.75% 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

General Notes

A total of four vacancies are available, with an intended start date no later than January 2024.

Purpose

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

Responsibilities

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

Monitors and controls fire, electrical and mechanical systems that support the cleanroom and facilities using SCADA and Building Automation systems.

Performs rounds each shift. Records 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.

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

Responds to maintenance service requests and completes assigned preventive maintenance activities.

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.

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

Demonstration of the following competencies : sense of urgency, detail oriented, self-starter, mechanically inclined, and excellent communication skills.

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

$62,400 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Environmental Demands :

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.

Physical Demands :

70% of time in Stationary position, often sitting and / or standing for prolonged periods.

Viewing a computer monitor for prolonged periods.

30% 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 a hearing protection, chemical gowns, face masks, and gloves.

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

Work Shift

This is a compressed-shift position, which involves working 12-hour shifts (6 : 00 a.m. 6 : 00 p.m. or 6 : 00 p.m. 6 : 00 a.

m.) on seven of every fourteen days.

Shift differential pay may be available for night shift work.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

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

Letter of interest

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In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.

that were noted above.

Important for 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;

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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.

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.

Background Checks :

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