Facilities Electrical Technician

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 Electrical Technician is responsible for operating, maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting electrical systems for all power up to and including 230kV including Site Substations, Service Entry Sections, Electrical switchgear, Panelboards, Transformers, cabling systems, metering circuits, diesel generators, UPS, STS/PDU/RPP as well as motor connections, Motors and electrical controls. 

• Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe workplace
• Must have working knowledge of Minimum Approach Distances for Live Line Work;.
• Read and interpret technical repair manuals, operating guides, schematics, wiring diagrams, shop drawings, and codebooks.
• Performs basic mathematical calculations, including minor algebra, to calculate electrical loads, power factors, horsepower, etc.
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, parts lists, and work orders.
• Operates diagnostic test equipment and interprets results.
• Utilizes a variety of tools associated with electrical distribution systems
• Create and perform detailed procedures from simple equipment maintenance to entire system shutdowns including all operations and actions taken.  Includes setup and operation of temporary power systems.
• Perform routine and emergency service on state-of-the-art critical systems.
• Ensure strict adherence to procedures, policies, and regulations for both self and those working at the direction of this role
• Aid in scheduling and managing vendors and subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service. Perform equipment/system preventive maintenance.
• Conducts a routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations. Performs tests, rounds, and analyzes data to assure the proper functioning of departmental equipment.
• Monitors operation of the mechanical / electrical operating equipment.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Wire single and three phase motors; Megger single and 3 phase motors, run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc. assist other trades and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment.
• Additional duties based on business needs, including ERT

 

Knowledge and Personal skills:

Knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations, and the ability to apply to maintenance operation of site Electrical systems. 

• Functional level knowledge of Electrical theory to troubleshoot and repair electrical controls and electrical power distribution systems, complex procedures pertinent to equipment and power distribution and wiring repair
• The voltage and potential fault energy levels of medium and high voltage wiring systems pose significant safety hazards. In addition to electric shock and arc-flash burn hazards, blunt force and projectile injuries are also possible due to arc-blast hazard. Personnel must always be trained to recognize the hazards associated with the specific class of system voltage they will be working with and understand how to mitigate those hazards through safe work practices