Facilities UPW Technician

Job Title
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Facilities UPW Technician

Job :90461

Location
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Tempe, Arizona

• Operate, monitor, and maintain UPW production equipment including multimedia filters, activated carbon beds, softeners, ultrafiltration (UF) units, reverse osmosis (RO) skids, EDI units, UVs, degasifiers, and polishing loops.

• Maintain stable UPW distribution systems including storage tanks, recirculation loops, pumps, valves, flow control devices, and point of use (POU) instrumentation.

• Perform routine system rounds, data logging, trend monitoring. Regularly monitor UPW quality parameters such as resistivity, TOC, dissolved oxygen (DO), silica, pH, and particle levels.

• Respond to alarms and deviations from water quality specifications

• Calibrate, verify, and maintain analytical instruments used across the UPW treatment process

• Perform scheduled PMs on filters, membranes, dosing systems, pumps, valves, sensors, strainers, and instrumentation associated with UPW production and filtration systems.

• Troubleshoot equipment failures, system trips, abnormal readings, or flow/pressure issues.

• Support membrane cleaning procedures (CIP), resin changeouts, pre?filter swaps, and chemical cleaning operations.

• Follow proper hazmat handling, PPE requirements, spill response, and chemical storage procedures.

• Maintain dosing systems and ensure chemical feed equipment functions correctly.

• Maintain accurate operating logs, PM records, system parameters, quality tracking, and CMMS work orders.

• Assist with commissioning of new UPW equipment or system expansions, including loop sanitization, equipment qualification, and performance testing.

• Work with engineers and vendors to improve system efficiency, reliability, and water quality performance.

• Support shutdown planning, system transitions, and emergency maintenance responses.

• High School Diploma required;
  Technical College or Trade Program preferred.

• 3+ years of experience with UPW, water treatment, or industrial water systems (RO,UF, EDI, filtration).

• Knowledge of water treatment processes, water chemistry, and high purity water system requirements.

• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, system flow diagrams, and equipment manuals.

• Experience using test instruments and monitoring equipment related to water quality.

• Ability to work in mechanical spaces, tanks, utility areas, and water treatment rooms.