About the role
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.
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