Gas and Chemical Technician

Job Description:

Client has openings for Gas and Chemical Project Technicians for its team in Santa Clara, CA. 

The individual will be responsible for supporting and leading the technical demands of the site gas or chemical equipment. 

They will ensure compliance in operation and maintenance procedures, emergency preparedness, and drive flawless execution.

A subject matter expert for gas, chemical, and slurry equipment, providing technical support and problem resolution. 

The individuals will be a part of the onsite Project and equipment team and will support the gas and chemical operations in 11 buildings throughout Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. 

The Technician will support and lead the technical challenges for over 2000 pieces of distribution equipment of various types and vendors.

You will ensure compliance when writing, editing, and executing operating and maintenance procedures and drive a ZERO safety or quality incident culture. 

A subject matter expert for gas, chemical, or slurry equipment, providing technical support and problem resolution.

The individual will also be involved in project and sustaining operations, Basic Safety Processes, quality management, preventative maintenance, and training. 

They will support the installation, decommissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of all Client Gas Systems, Applied Energy Systems gas systems, Fuji liquid delivery systems, Air Liquide Gas, and Chemical systems. 

The individual must be capable of performing cylinder and drum changes on all chemical and gas systems and perform complex troubleshooting and problem resolution for all equipment.

Must demonstrate quality and comprehensive knowledge of gas or chemical applications in wafer fabrication and emergency response.

Your Role:

We are seeking contract professionals for Megasys Technician roles supporting Client.

This is a challenging, hands-on, rewarding job opportunity for people who want to join a growing business in a career role.

This contract engagement offers on-the-job training for quickly learning critical technical skills to excel in this role and be considered for converting to permanent as determined by supervisors and business needs.

Technicians work on systems and maintain supply of chemicals and gases to a semiconductor manufacturing environment that makes the chips used in electronic devices such as Smart Phones, LEDs, and Flat Screen TV's

Technicians will be responsible for the safe operation of assigned chemical and/or gas distribution systems, with duties including:

Handling and change-out of gas, chemical, and slurry containers

Gas and chemical equipment troubleshooting and preventative/repair maintenance

Computer operations to support job functions and customer needs

Support of quality systems

Physical Attributes:

Occasionally climbing ladders (utilizing fall protection)

In some cases, Technicians must put on a Supplied Contained Breathing Air Respirator (this type of respirator provides air from a cylinder through a mask connected to the cylinder) while working with chemicals (approx. 10-15 minutes Basic lifting (up to 40lbs)

Bending of the knees and overhead reaching

PPE made available to workers includes safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs, chemical aprons, gloves, etc.

Worker will be provided with vouchers to purchase safety boots, which they are required to wear

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience in maintenance or as an equipment technician or in a mechanical or electronic environment is a plus

Previous experience with chemical and gas distribution equipment is helpful but not a must

Proficient with MS Office Suite

Military training is welcomed

Strong technical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Education: High School