UPW Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician

Job description

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 #INDHP *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.*