UPW Facilities Operations & Maintenance Technician

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

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.