Instrumentation & Controls O&M Technician

Lotus Works is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. Lotus Works operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world’s leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations.

Lotus Works is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

Lotus Works is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Technician to support the daily operation, maintenance, and preservation of critical equipment in a high-tech semiconductor facility. This role is essential in ensuring systems remain reliable, safe, and compliant with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

• Perform all Electrical and Instrumentation preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with client Facilities standards, safety procedures, and OEM recommendations.
• Conduct 5-Year Infrared (IR) Scans on electrical panels, switchboards, MCCs, and equipment to identify temperature anomalies and early signs of failure.
• Visually inspect electrical equipment for physical damage, corrosion, contamination, loose connections, missing covers, and incorrect labeling.
• Verify that circuit schedules and panel labels match current as-built documentation and initiate updates where required.
• Capture and document both infrared and visual images of all IR exceptions and categorize findings per the clients thermal severity criteria.
• Generate and close Corrective Maintenance Work Orders (CMWOs) in CMMS for any identified deficiencies or exceptions.
• Record amperage, phase balance, and load conditions for each scanned panel, updating PM records and labor entries in CMMS.
• Ensure all corrective actions are completed and documented in accordance with the clients IR repair timelines and reporting matrix.
• Execute AFD/VFD inspections on all facility drive systems, verifying operational parameters, configuration settings, labeling, and enclosure condition.
• Check for signs of overheating, discoloration, vibration, or abnormal noise within VFD enclosures, and inspect internal components for cleanliness and integrity.
• Validate the operation of cabinet fans, heaters, and air-conditioning units by adjusting thermostats and confirming correct response.
• Verify and, if necessary, correct drive parameters per clients configuration standards.
• Inspect and clean air filters, grilles, and intake/exhaust paths, ensuring proper airflow and dust protection.
• STJ (Stop the Job) and escalate to engineering for any non-standard findings, abnormal readings, or internal filter installations.
• Document all VFD findings, operational readings, and corrective actions in CMMS, ensuring full traceability.
• Perform calibration and verification of instrumentation and control devices including temperature, humidity, pressure, level, and flow transmitters, and gas or chemical sensors.
• Calibrate sensors to manufacturer and client Facilities tolerances using traceable calibration equipment and standards.
• Document all calibration results, “as-found” and “as-left” data, and update calibration tags and records in CMMS.
• Verify proper signal transmission, scaling, and controller response after each calibration.
• Identify and report any damaged, drifting, or out-of-spec devices for replacement or engineering evaluation.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, and traceability logs in accordance with site QA/QC and audit requirements.
• Ensure all electrical and instrumentation work is performed under safe conditions, following arc-flash labeling, PPE requirements, and LOTO procedures.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe at all times, removing debris and securing tools and test equipment after completion.
• Communicate equipment health, abnormal readings, and potential system risks…