UPW Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician at LotusWorks, Hillsboro, OR
UPW Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician at LotusWorks in Hillsboro, OR. Contract. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Center sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.
The UPW (Ultra-Pure Water) Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and optimization of ultra-pure water systems within a mission-critical manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining strict water quality standards, maximizing system uptime, and supporting continuous improvement of UPW generation and distribution systems.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain consistent UPW quality and supply in accordance with facility specifications, including TOC, resistivity, silica, bacteria, temperature, pressure, and flow.
- Perform daily sampling, testing, and trending of key water quality parameters; identify and escalate any deviations or excursions.
- Calibrate, verify, and maintain analyzers and instrumentation in alignment with preventive maintenance schedules.
- Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on UPW systems and equipment through CMMS work orders.
- Troubleshoot system alarms, process upsets, and equipment failures; implement timely corrective actions to restore operations.
- Support root cause analysis (RCA) activities and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor, track, and report key system performance indicators, including recovery rates, reject rates, energy usage, and chemical consumption.
- Optimize system performance through adjustments to chemical dosing, regeneration cycles, and operational parameters.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation including shift logs, maintenance records, calibration reports, and performance data.
- Manage spare parts inventory and ensure availability of critical components to minimize downtime.
- Support environmental, health & safety (EHS), and quality audits; ensure compliance with all site procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate vendor and contractor activities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and scope requirements.
- Maintain and update system documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, and as-built drawings.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, system upgrades, and operational excellence programs.
- Support commissioning, startup, and shutdown of new or modified UPW systems.
- Communicate system status, performance issues, and operational updates during shift handovers and team meetings.
Skills Required:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining UPW systems in a mission-critical or high-tech manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of water treatment processes, filtration, and distribution systems
- Experience with troubleshooting process equipment and system controls
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance workflows
- Ability to interpret P&IDs and technical documentation
Education / Licenses / Certifications:
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Proof of education, licenses, and certifications will be required where applicable.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Training and Education Assistance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Extra Annual Leave with Years of Service
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Recognition Rewards
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LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.