Facilities Operations Technician

Job Summary Wolfspeed is seeking a Facilities Operations Technician to join the Facilities Operations & Maintenance Team at our Durham, NC sites – the world’s largest silicon carbide materials factory. 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. Shift work (12‑hour shifts) is required to provide 24/7 coverage for the production facility (day and night shifts available). This role requires attendance during adverse weather conditions. Responsibilities Monitors to ensure preventive maintenance is complete, and operate the operation of HVAC equipment, hydronic systems including chilled, heating, wastewater systems, compressed air, medium voltage electrical distribution, among other various exhaust systems. Utilize control systems to monitor equipment within the factory, verify recent trends, respond to alarms and other urgent facility situations, troubleshoot operational parameters that fall outside of normal operating parameters. Start and stop equipment as well as maintain facility operation through control software, work with computers and software to include Microsoft Office suite of products and SCADA. Provide support for new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and sustaining operations. Must be able to work safely, use all personal protective equipment as required by OSHA, observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks, participate in training as needed, and assist with training less experienced personnel. Minimum Requirements High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Valid US driver's license. 5 years of related experience working in an industrial setting, military experience, or a combination of experience with a technical degree. 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. 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 specifications. Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in a non‑climate‑controlled environment, at heights and confined spaces, around machinery and moving parts. Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists, includes standing or walking over hard concrete surface, and climbing ladders. Position requires lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations. May require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management. Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr