Facilities Operator

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors a variety of ancillary systems to include heating and cooling control pup pressures tank levels lubricating systems etc. to ensure temperature humidity and other processes are maintained.
• Adjusts equipment for efficient operation including burners and combustion controls.
• Responsible for plant log entries of gauges dials pressures temperatures flows waste stream information compliance monitoring and other shift activities.
• Observe all safety regulations operating and company policies and procedures.
• Complete all necessary monthly/daily/shift reports and computer work including environmental safety plant logs near misses downtime work orders and overall operation reports.
• Support all environmental health safety and security requirements and programs.
• Be a member of the Sherman Emergency Response Team (ERT) and complete the annual hazwoper training participate in all required training classes response scenarios annual physical and respirator fit testing (employees who cannot pass the required ERT physical will be given a waiver).-Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on various types of plant equipment such as chillers compressors boilers air handlers pumps and other plant equipment.
• Good communication skills with management FAB personnel other departments contractors operators and technicians. Communicates findings well to supervision and/or technicians if needed.
• Start/stop adjust and otherwise control operating equipment such as compressors VFDs pumps etc.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all plant equipment and systems.
• Monitor and maintain water treatment systems and related equipment.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two year Associates Degree in process technology or a related technical field is preferred
• Five years of operations experience in a semiconductor manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience operating boilers in an industrial environment
• Experience operating electrical switchgear breakers and other plant control equipment
• Experience adjusting industrial equipment for efficient operation
• Experience using plant control systems including SCADA CMMS TGMS and other life safety systems

Skills & Other Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Facilities infrastructure and basic critical facilities operations
• Safe work practice and Hazard Assessment
• Mechanical and electrical skill set as it relates to the maintenance of facilities infrastructure.
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Basic computer knowledge and skills
• Good team dynamics
• Have a good understanding of plant principles and operations
• Must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers regulatory officials company contacts and co-workers strong communication skills and a positive attitude are required for this position as well as the ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone on nights weekends and holidays for a minimum of 12 hours at a time

Working Conditions

Operators who are working in the control room generally monitor the control console. The work requires constant attention. Workers also do rounds checking equipment and doing other work throughout the plant. The general work environment is typical of any industrial semiconductor plant operation. Work schedules include twelve (12) hour compressed shifts with some holiday weekend and voluntary overtime to meet the needs of the department.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend reach twist turn and climb normally associated with construction work.
• Will be exposed to areas where hand tools and power tools are being operated.
• Will be exposed to areas where hazardous chemicals or gases are stored.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to lift pull and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds on a periodic basis throughout the shift
• Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders bending at waist stooping kneeling crouching reaching and crawling
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semi-conductor protocol/requirements

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

CultureCommitment

Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.