Waste/UPW Engineering 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. We are seeking a skilled Ultrapure Water (UPW) & Wastewater Engineering Technician to support the reliable operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical process systems within a state-of-the-art semiconductor facility. This role ensures continuous availability of ultrapure and deionized water while maintaining environmental compliance across wastewater treatment systems. ### Responsibilities: - Operate, monitor, and maintain all Ultrapure Water (UPW), Deionized Water (DI), and Wastewater systems to ensure stable performance, compliance, and system reliability. - Conduct daily rounds and readings, verifying process parameters, alarm conditions, and equipment health through field inspections and control systems (SCADA/BMS/Cimplicity). - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment in accordance with approved job plans and safety procedures. - Execute calibration and verification of field instruments, including temperature, pressure, flow, conductivity, pH, level, and TOC sensors, ensuring traceability and documentation accuracy. - Monitor process quality data and sample results, escalating deviations from specification to engineering and implementing corrective actions as directed. - Collect and prepare process, environmental, and wastewater samples following chain-of-custody and analytical requirements, coordinating with laboratories and EHS teams as needed. - Support troubleshooting and resolution of equipment alarms, process upsets, and system performance issues through root cause investigation and collaboration with engineering. - Maintain and update all PM/CM activities, calibration results, and operational data within the CMMS (e.g., Maximo), ensuring traceable and compliant recordkeeping. - Ensure strict adherence to all site safety standards including LOTO, confined space, arc flash, and chemical handling procedures. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all process areas, tools, and maintenance equipment. - As Shift Lead (when assigned), serve as the primary point of contact for shift operations—coordinating daily work execution, prioritizing PM/CM activities, assigning tasks to technicians, and ensuring completion of rounds, readings, and sampling requirements. - Oversee system operation during assigned shifts, making on-the-spot operational decisions necessary to maintain process control, safety, and uptime, while escalating significant issues to engineering. - Provide accurate shift passdowns, documenting all maintenance, alarms, and process events to ensure continuity across 24x7 operations. - Act as Equipment Owner for assigned UPW/Waste assets, maintaining full accountability for system reliability, PM effectiveness, and performance tracking. - Lead ownership responsibilities by initiating corrective work orders, coordinating repairs, verifying functionality post-maintenance, and updating equipment histories and documentation. - Support engineering with performance data, system trends, and field insights to guide technical decisions, reliability reviews, and system optimization. - Participate in system startups, commissioning activities, and requalification testing following major repairs or engineering modifications. - Provide input on engineering change requests and setpoint adjustments, validating system impact and ensuring proper control response in the field. - Maintain awareness of critical control loops and process interlocks, ensuring alarms and safeguards are operational and properly configured. - Support environmental monitoring activities including stormwater, outfall, or containment inspections, recording data accurately and escalating anomalies. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Facilities Engineering, EHS, Quality, OEMs) to ensure compliance with performance, safety, and reporting standards. - Mentor and assist junior technicians, promoting best practices, operational consistency, and strong safety culture across shifts. - Demonstrate leadership, ownership, and professionalism in all aspects of Waste/UPW operations, acting as a key interface between operations, maintenance, and engineering. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on system reliability, operational efficiency, and preventive maintenance optimization. - Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned to you in your role. ### Skills Required: - 3+ years of experience in UPW, wastewater, or similar high-purity process environments (semiconductor, pharmaceutical, power generation, or industrial water treatment). - Strong understanding of pumps, valves, filtration, RO, UV, ion exchange, and related treatment systems. - Familiarity with control and monitoring systems (SCADA/BMS/Cimplicity) and CMMS software (e.g., Maximo). - Proven commitment to safety standards and EHS compliance procedures. ### Education / Licenses / Certifications - High School Diploma or equivalent, required. - Associate’s, Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in Engineering, Mechanical, or related field preferred, but not 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.*