Facilities UPW Technician

Insight Global; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is hiring a Facilities UPW Technician for a new state-of-the-art semiconductor facility in north Phoenix. The role operates, monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots UPW production and distribution systems to ensure continuous supply of high-purity water for manufacturing and processes.

The technician supports startup, shutdown, maintenance and optimization while ensuring all equipment operates safely, within quality specs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Technical College or Trade Program preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with UPW, water treatment, or industrial water systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot UPW production and distribution systems.
• Support system startup, shutdown, maintenance, and optimization.
• Ensure continuous supply of high-purity water for manufacturing and processes.
• Read and follow P&IDs, system flow diagrams, and equipment manuals.

Skills

UPW systems

Water treatment

P&IDs reading

SCADA/BMS

Membrane systems

Education

High School Diploma

Technical college or trade program

Tools

SCADA

BMS

Job description

An Insight Global customer is looking to hire a Facilities UPW Technician for a new state of the art semiconductor facility in north Phoenix. This person will be responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting the site’s UPW production and distribution systems. This role ensures continuous supply of high‑purity water required for manufacturing and facility processes. The technician supports system startup, shutdown, maintenance, and optimization while ensuring all UPW equipment operates safely, efficiently, and within strict quality specifications.

This is a full-time opportunity with our customer, and you can plan to expect a compensation range of $30-$39/hr. Exact compensation may vary depending on years of experience and education.

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Skills and Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, or high‑purity industrial water systems.
• Certification in water treatment operations or related technical training.
• Familiarity with BMS/SCADA systems used for UPW monitoring and control.
• Experience with membrane systems (UF/RO/EDI) and distribution loop design.