Facilities Controls Technician

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Facilities Controls Technician

Qorvo is seeking a Facilities Controls Technician with experience in PLC programming and building automation systems.  In this role you will be responsible for installing, programming, testing, calibrating, operating, servicing, and repairing control systems along with their related software, hardware, and equipment.  You will also have responsibility for related PM’s, emergency maintenance as necessary to support plant operations and perform other repairs and installations as needed. This role would report directly to the site Facilities Manager.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to perform general knowledge of digital control concepts such as analog and digital inputs and outputs, sequences of operations, point addressable devices, closed-loop, and supervisory feedback systems.
• Installs, programs, inspects, troubleshoots, and adjusts electrical and mechanical equipment, instrumentation, and related information systems.
• Requires general skill in analyzing control system malfunctions and determining appropriate repairs. This includes troubleshooting system controller boards, field devices, sensor wiring, control wiring, general input and output wiring, and network/communications wiring.
• Oversight of contractors’ work in the field, ensuring that all work is conducted in a safe and interruption-free manner.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, chemical, and controls system drawings.
• Ability perform rapid and accurate situational assessments, troubleshoot system components, identify causes of failure, determine appropriate corrective actions, and implement these corrections without creating additional system impacts.
• Troubleshooting issues related to the building automation system
• Ability to analyze data trends to online system operations to verify testing, startup, and commissioning functions as designed.
• Develop parts list, acquire quotes, and enter purchase requests for project work.
• Provide technical support to Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Sustaining teams.
• Identify and support cost savings/energy savings projects.
• Project management
• Ensure projects and systems are compliant with applicable codes, cost effective, and meet the desired design criteria while adhering to budget and schedule guidelines
• Complete projects safely and reliably with zero impact to customer operations
• Successfully interface and coordinate with customer organizations and maintain effective communications

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma/GED with 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years of experience with an Associate's Degree
• Experience with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, ASHRAE, IECC and IEEE codes and standards.
• Current and relevant knowledge of low and medium voltage electrical gear and distribution systems and openness to learning high voltage equipment and work requirements
• Computer/software skills – Outlook, Excel, Word, SAP, and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of instrumentation, control systems, PLCs, Life Safety, and Fire Alarm and ENS systems
• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems and their interface with system controls and instrumentation

Preferred qualifications:

• Self-starter requiring little direction to identify and solve problems
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to interface professionally and effectively with all levels
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Qorvo will not sponsor job applicants for visas or work authorizations for this position.

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