Facilities Technician - Plant Operations - South Portland, ME

Diodes Incorporated is seeking a Facilities Plant Engineer working in the South Portland, Maine Facility. This role is responsible for the uninterruptible operations of all mechanical and electrical systems associated with supporting a semiconductor manufacturing facility. 

The work schedule is an overnight 12-hour shift, 7pm -7am, with a 2/2/3 rotating schedule working every other weekend and the holidays that fall on the schedule. Candidates must be flexible when requested to work outside of normal schedule to cover vacations and call outs. Night shift provides a 15% shift differential on top of the base pay.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: 

Within 30 days a successful candidate will be introduced to:

• Clean-room classifications and environmental control requirements.
• Building Management System (Honeywell EBI).
• Preventative maintenance and work request systems.
• Environmental abatement systems operations (VOC incinerator, wet scrubbers, acid wastewater neutralization system).
• Key facility systems operations (centrifugal chillers, fire-tube boilers, cooling water, supply & exhaust fans). 

At the end of 90 days the candidate will:

• Be able to perform all testing of manufacturing environmental controls (particles, velocity, bacteria, temperature, and humidity).
• Understand our Building Management System and ability to make adjustments as required as well as access historical operational data.
• Begin performing operational inspection rounds under the guidance of an experienced peer.

In the first 6 months the candidate will:

• Be cross trained in ultra-pure de-ionized water plant operations.
• Be proficient with all Facilities department preventive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify system modifications as needed.
• Participate and support continuous commissioning/improvement projects.
• Have completed all certifications within assigned job training plan.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• The ideal candidate has an Associates of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Technology with at least 5 years of directly related experience or Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Marine Engineering Operations / Technology preferred).
• Possess systemic knowledge of the following systems:  low-pressure steam boilers, air compressors, low vacuum, chilled water plant, process and tempered cooling water packages, make-up and recirculation air handlers, acid wastewater neutralization (AWN) system, acid / caustic wet scrubbers, volatile organic compound (VOC) incinerator, emergency generators, fire alarm, and solvent and acid waste collection systems.   
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and quality systems.
• Comfortable wearing the garments required for entry into the production cleanroom.
• Comfortable wearing personal protective equipment – full face respirator, acid/solvent gloves, aprons, gauntlets, safety glasses, steel toed boots, hearing protection, etc.
• Able to stand, walk, and work on feet for extended periods of time.
• Pass medical evaluation/physical for full face respirator certification.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders.
• Able to work in hot environments (boiler room).
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and make quick decisions.
• Willingness and discipline to follow procedures and specifications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Work independently in a dynamic team environment. 
• Operate forklift. 

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor’s Small Cap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets.  Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets. 

We offer a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k with company match, company paid Short-Term and Long-Term disability and standard life insurance policy.  We also provide paid time off and an employee wellness program.

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