Facilities Gas Chemical Technician

Company


TSMC Arizona Corporation


Location


USA-Arizona


Career Area


Manufacturing (fabs)


Posted


Jul 08, 2025


We are seeking experienced Gas and Chemical Technicians to join our growing Facilities team onsite.

As the world's leading dedicated foundry, TSMC has over 55,000 employees across Asia, Europe and North America. We are at the center of today's technology industry, producing 24% of the world semiconductor excluding memory output value. Our semiconductors are the digital engines inside nearly 11,000 electronic products created by over 500 companies, from coffee machines and smart phones to airliners and cloud data centers. Become part of a unique team of technology enthusiasts joined in a common purpose - to unleash innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world. Nowhere is that opportunity greater than in the semiconductor industry. Our employees' success is our most prized achievement, and we are proud so many of them have made TSMC the place to build their life-long careers. As a part of the Facilities team, you'll be part of something special, unleashing innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world.

Responsibilities:

The Gas/Chemical Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting Chemical/Gas/Slurry distribution systems and equipment.

• Must accurately and reliably follow standard operating procedures for troubleshooting chemical and gas distribution systems, perform laboratory testing, and complete chemical and gas container change outs.
• Read and measure plant operating parameters to determine process changes required to maintain operations within specifications.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workplace
• Performs rounds and readings of gas/chemical distribution equipment
• Performs Gas/Chemical container change outs to ensure constant flow to factory tools
• Operates and controls gas/chemical distribution systems. Ensures equipment is operating within controls/specifications
• Makes recipe adjustments to ensure correct gas/chemical concentrations are blended for factory tools
• Sets up and adjusts indicating and controlling devices, for example gas/chemical analyzers, temperature indicators and pressure/flow controlling devices, or gauging instruments to facilitate simultaneous analysis and control of process conditions
• Observes gauges, signals, and recording instruments, turns valves, and moves controls to regulate temperatures, pressures, and flow of steam
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures at specified intervals to keep process equipment clean, and performing at optimum levels
• Performs diagnostic and troubleshooting practices to determine root cause and corrective actions needed to maintain systems operation within specifications
• Performs emergency and corrective maintenance actions to repair damaged equipment or correct out of specification conditions
• Draws samples of product at specified stages of operation and performs pH, gas/chemical analyses, or other standard tests to determine if material concentration or quality is within factory specifications
• Maintains log of gauge readings, shift throughput, and equipment malfunctions
• Patrols area to inspect equipment for leaks and hazards and to record tank levels and gauge readings

• Ensures processing conditions and process output are within regulatory limits. Responsible for correcting conditions and alerting management of discrepancies

• Ensure all requirements as specified by the manufacturer of equipment systems are met, and equipment operations, repairs, modifications, and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements
• Additional duties based on business needs, including ERT

Knowledge and Personal skills:

The Gas/Chemical Technician must have knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations, and the ability to apply to maintenance operation of site Gas/Chemical distribution systems.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times
• Fundamental understanding of chemical and gas semiconductor distribution systems. Pumping, filtration and automation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other technicians, supervisors, engineers, and managers

• Team building, Analytical and problem solving skills
• Sound decision making skills
• Effective written, verbal, presentation, and listening communications skills
• Computer skills including the ability to operate Corporate email, spreadsheets, word processing, engineering drawing databases at a highly proficient level
• Capable of working independently and exhibit effective time management skills
• Willingness and ability to work overtime when needed for business purposes, or to be called-in to work in the event of emergency or business needs
• Contributes recommendations and suggestion for work method improvements, safety, materials, and tools
• The Gas/Chemical Technician must have an appropriate focus on personal, process, and work force safety
• Attributes should include honesty, trustworthiness, respect for others, flexibility, and sound workplace ethics
• Duties will include any and all other directions of supervision that can safely be performed by the incumbent.

Experience, Education, and Training:

• High School graduation or GED is required
• Technical College or Trade Program is preferred
• Experience with laboratory or analytical equipment is preferred
• Previous knowledge in operation of industrial and/or commercial processing equipment
• Five years' experience with process piping systems, working in an industrial setting are highly preferred
• Competency in basic mathematic skills including fractions, addition, subtraction, division

Physical Requirements:

• May spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain.
• Required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects.
• The position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator.
• Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with industrial chemical operations, exposure to the sounds associated with powered tools and industrial equipment.
• Must have the ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces.

Work Location: Phoenix AZ 85083

Work Type: Onsite

Training: Onsite