Facilities Instrument Technician

Location: Newton Aycliffe, UK

Sector: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits + Shift Allowance

Job Type: Full-Time

Working Hours: 2 x 12 hour days followed by 2 x 12 hour nights followed by 4 days / 20% shift premium

Are you ready to play a key role in an organisation at the forefront of next-generation semiconductor technology? Join a pioneering company operating in the mission-critical defence and commercial sectors. With over 25 years of successful manufacturing and more than 1.5 billion devices shipped globally, our client is entering a bold phase of expansion backed by significant government investment.

We are seeking a Facilities Instrument Technician to support the smooth and safe operation of our client’s advanced compound semiconductor manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe. This is a hands-on role supporting planned maintenance and resolving breakdowns in complex systems, with a focus on instrumentation, control systems, and developing multi-disciplinary capabilities.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• Participate enthusiastically in the provision of the highest standard of HSE Performance in the department.
• Focus self and assist others on the delivery of the department mission statement “Safe effective, efficient and seamless supply of facilities services with target zero disruption to the site production schedule”.
• Perform an integral part in the successful operation of the department by delivering technician services with specialism of Electrical and Distribution.
• Provide technician support required to undertake planned, breakdown and minor modification maintenance activities.
• Proactively deliver the role and “Operate in a spirit of continuous improvement” rapidly driving the role towards technicians being “Multidisciplined”.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure Health & Safety standards/procedures are adhered including “Risk Assessment and JSA”.
• Self-motivated planning and delivery of breakdown and planned maintenance activities.
• Observe site priorities and deliver activities in line with site guidance.
• Operate in accordance “Maximo / CMMS” including accurate and timely recording of information.
• Safely diagnose and rectify plant breakdowns, undertake root causes reviews and implement remedial actions. Target being minimising plant downtime and probability of fault reoccurrence.
• Undertake planned maintenance in a timely manner reviewing findings and adjusting frequencies.
• Share technical knowledge on “Specialism” with others and assist with “Multidisciplined Training”.
• Actively engage with process operators developing ability to operate process plant.
• Uphold site and UK Standards and ensure site complies with ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO45001.
• Develop, undertake and own “Continuous Improvement Projects and Activities”.

MAIN TASKS:

• Proactive participation in all HSE activities including Risk Assessment and Method Statements.
• Proactive role in developing a positively safe and environmental and quality culture to satisfy ISO 45001/140001/9001 respectively.
• Utilise CMMS to identify, analyse and record PM’s and breakdowns in accordance with electrical maintenance schedules.
• Self-lead and motivated delivery of comprehensive Planned Maintenance Schedules including timely input of information and review of findings. Finding review to be used to make recommendation on frequencies and suitability of maintenance activity.
• Work closely with process technicians and monitor plant to ensure breakdowns are remediated in a safe and effective and efficient manner thus minimizing disruption of supply of service.
• Analyse, maintain and rectify fault conditions across a range of plant, equipment & systems. This will include Root Cause Analysis for failure and subsequent development and implementation of improvement plan.
• Inspect, check, test motor control centres and electrical distribution systems. Including DOL, Star Delta and Variable Speed Drives.
• Operate and diagnose fault conditions on electrical power distribution equipment.
• Ensure high standards of engineering principles and procedures, compliance with good understanding of DSEAR / Hazardous Area Equipment Inspections. Ensuring compliance with relevant ISO Standards and Guidelines.
• Play an active role to identify and implement facilities plant improvements in order to increase reliability, efficiency and reduce operating costs through continuous improvements.
• To understand how variations in the facilities plant and services can impact the fabrication plant performance.
• Play an active role in problem solving activities during major events using an appropriate problem-solving tools and techniques. E.g 5 Why, Fish bone, 8 D and other Root Cause Tools.
• Liaise with vendors and field service engineers for assistance in service contracts, breakdowns & telephone support.
• Flexible and willing to work throughout the operation to achieve the business goals.
• Contribute towards Key Performance Indicators to achieve Engineering targets.
• Contribute towards training of fellow Technicians, Operators and Apprentices.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience Time served apprenticeship from an Instrumentation / Control or Electrical discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years post apprentice knowledge and experience of Process / Chemical Plant.

Key Skills:

• Familiarity of COSHH and ability to write method statements and risk assessments.
• Solid and wide-ranging understanding of Electrical drives, MCC, and electrical distribution systems as utilised on Chemical and Process Plant.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill with a strong appreciation of both practical and theoretical methodologies.
• Pro-active approach to maintenance with excellent and proven electrical fault diagnosis skill using wiring and distribution drawings.
• Working knowledge of ventilation and air conditioning plant and motor maintenance.
• Knowledge of lighting and emergency UPS systems and switching operations.
• Comprehensive IT skills covering man software packages.
• Pro-active self-motivated and capable of working without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate creative approach to specific tasks and willing to become “Multi disciplined”.
• Team player with good Communication skills that is Results and performance driven.

Education/Qualifications:

• Educated to a minimum of ONC with a recognised apprenticeship.

If you don’t meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to providing accommodations during the application process to ensure accessibility for all candidates.