Technician Facilities - Utility Plant; 1st Shift

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Global Foundries in Essex, VT is seeking a Central Utility Plant Sr. Technician to operate and perform Planned and Corrective Maintenance on a variety of systems supporting site heating and cooling. This Technician will work a 5/2 schedule (M-F, 1st shift), working rotational weekend / holiday times as needed. This role will be fully on site at our 200mm Semiconductor manufacturing facility in Essex Junction, VT.

• Troubleshoot Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Systems
• Perform Mechanical System maintenance and repairs
• Ensure proper system operations
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Provide line support to customers in manufacturing, offices, or labs, and assistance with equipment installs / upgrade projects
• Work Areas include but are not limited to:
  Building Maintenance, Gas Services, High Voltage/Electrical, Chemical Operations
• Ensure high emphasis on safety, equipment reliability, and environmental rules and regulations.
• Work in a team environment with a focus on customer satisfaction.

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and associated programs.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

• Education – High School Degree or equivalent, external candidates required to pass technical aptitude test
• Experience – minimum 4-5 years' relevant experience with mechanical systems
• Able to pay attention to details and maintain equipment efficiently without impacting system operation
• Familiarity with computers, fluent in Microsoft 365 programs
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Travel: 0% travel required
• Fluency in English language (both written and verbal)
• Physical Capacity Demands:
  Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Scheduling flexibility is important as occasional weekend coverage will be required

• Associates degree in a HVAC or electronics/mechanical field
• 6+ years of Mechanical / Electrical Systems operations and maintenance
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills / technical aptitude
• Industrial / Commercial System experience
• Understanding of system design parameters, safety / environmental shutdown scenarios, and electronic control of equipment
• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning & organizational skills.

$46,400.00 - $80,100.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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An offer with Global Foundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Global Foundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. Global Foundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law