Facilities Operations Technician

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed’s Marcy, NY facility is seeking a Facilities Operations Technician to operate and maintain critical utility systems for uninterrupted production. You will monitor and control HVAC, hydronic, and electrical systems via FMCS/SCADA, support new equipment startups, and perform routine maintenance with safety as a priority.

The role requires 5+ years in an industrial setting, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree or equivalent military experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in an industrial setting.
• Trade certification preferred.
• Ability to read facility utility equipment manuals.
• Ability to read and interpret SCADA/building management system documentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment malfunctions (plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chillers, fire systems).
• Strong documentation skills and ability to work from verbal/written instructions and diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate HVAC equipment and hydronic systems, including chilled, heating, heat recovery, wastewater, and compressed air.
• Oversee medium voltage electrical distribution and various exhaust systems using FMCS/SCADA.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning and ongoing operations.
• Perform routine operator rounds, troubleshoot parameters, and provide first response and root cause analysis.
• Follow safety policies, use PPE, and maintain environmental and life-safety compliance.
• Collaborate with teammates and facilities engineers to improve reliability, and train junior staff as needed.
• Maintain professional composure in high-stress situations.

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way. We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.

Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them. Working parent? We provide paid parental leave. Student? We offer continuing education assistance. Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here’s the Gist:

Wolfspeed is seeking a Facilities Operations Technician to join the Facilities Operations & Maintenance Team at our location in Marcy, NY – the world’s largest 200mm silicon carbide Fab. This position requires you to operate and maintain the systems that provide uninterrupted services and critical utilities as needed to maintain life safety and production. Ensuring environmental regulation compliance and factory specifications. Shift work (12hr shifts) required to provide 24x7 coverage for the production facility (including night shift). This is a position that requires attendance during adverse weather conditions. Front End Nights, Sun-Tues (rotating Saturdays) 6am-6pm

The Day-to-Day:

Monitor and operate HVAC equipment, hydronic systems including chilled, heating, heat recovery, and wastewater systems, compressed air, medium voltage electrical distribution, and various exhaust systems on the Facility Management Control System (FMCS/SCADA). Proficiency with computers and software including Microsoft Office suite of products. Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and sustaining operations. Perform routine operator rounds of equipment and systems. Troubleshoot system parameters that fall outside of normal operating range. Provide first response and root cause analysis of system issues. Champion and observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks. Utilize control systems to monitor equipment within the factory and analyze trend data. Complete all assigned maintenance tasks on time. Must be able to work safely, use all personal protective equipment as required by OSHA and job requirements. Improve the reliability of equipment and systems through collaboration with teammates and facilities engineers. Participate in training and train less experienced team members as needed. Maintain professional composure in high stress situations.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• High School Diploma or GED Required; 2-year technical degree / certification or equivalent military experience preferred.
• A Valid Driver's license is required.
• 5+ years of progressive responsibility and related experience working in an industrial setting.
• Trade Certification preferred.
• Requires the ability to read facility utility equipment manuals.
• Use of computerized building management system / SCADA to maintain and troubleshoot facility equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and effectively resolve complex equipment malfunctions on plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chillers, fire system and other types of facility equipment.
• Advanced understanding of equipment/systems and in the diagnosis and repair of electrical and mechanical problems.
• Document clearly (verbal and written) and ability to work from verbal and written instructions, manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, piping and instrument diagrams, work orders and specification.
• Demonstrated experience of working independently is required.

The Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment that includes HVAC units, pumps, motors, tanks, and other facilities related equipment.
• Ability to work with machinery and moving parts.
• Ability to work with moving vehicles, ladders, and scaffolding.
• Ability to work at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists.
• The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or walking over hard concrete surfaces.
• Exposure to recurring bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, sitting, climbing, stretching, or similar activities.
• This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.

The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable. Compensation Range: $25.60 - $35.20

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies. After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.

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