Field Construction Technician

About NY CREATES : NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow.

NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description : Job responsibilities include but are not limited to : Monitor all construction activities at NY CREATES.

Act as NY CREATES representative in the field to all construction management firms and their subcontractors.Interface with NY CREATES management and engineering staff as needed to provide direction to construction management superintendents on issues that arise in the field.

Review new construction drawings and tool hookup P&IDs to insure an understanding of the scope of work.Participate in consultant design reviews and comment on constructability of designs and lessons learned from previous projects.

Understand schedule requirements and monitor construction efforts to ensure design documents are followed and projects are progressing per schedule.

Prepare work permits or assist construction manager in permit preparation.Determine if proposed work has shutdowns, oversee work in field to ensure contractors are aware of all potential dangers that would have potential impact to tenants and / or tooling.

Investigate any impacts for root cause and implement action to correct.Ensure that all contractors follow the NY CREATES Site Health and Safety procedures including but not limited to, wearing appropriate approved PPE, using required tie-offs and following LOTO procedures.

Investigate any contractor injuries and determine root cause and subsequent action plan to prevent reoccurrence.Assist NY CREATES management and Facilities staff in evaluating AE / CM performance on projects.

Review completed efforts of contractors for compliance with designs and specifications as well as functionality, fit and finish.

Prepare punch list of completed work and drive construction management firm to correct.Assist Facility Operations Group (FOG) with field coordination to implementation, specification review all capital projects.

Assist management as required with NY CREATES programs as required.Work with FOG to ensure all site required Capital projects and completed on schedule and within budget.

Develop understanding of all Facilities site and building systems including HVAC, exhaust, abatement systems, chillers, boilers, waste treatment, process gases, chemical distribution, compressed air, process cooling water, and Ultra-Pure Water (UPW).

Maintain working relationship with construction management field personnel to facilitate cooperative efforts in accomplishing NY CREATES project objectives.

Foster strong communication within NY CREATES FOG personnel, actively involve these personnel during construction, commissioning, and startup phases of projects.

Understanding of all aspects of constructions safety, communicating clear expectations to construction management, subcontractors and close integration with NY CREATES EH&S department.

Assist NY CREATES construction / engineering staff to understand "Best of Breed" methods and standards within the semiconductor industry through benchmarking activities or knowledge of the industry, then presenting those findings to team.

Assist to develop and implement adequate documentation and tracking methodologies form projects at NY CREATES.Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements : Minimum Requirements for Field Construction TechnicianAssociate degree in construction management or related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the facilities organization of a major semiconductor manufacturer or technical construction company with demonstrated project experience on large construction projects.

Demonstrated ability to understand and read contract documents, drawings, and specifications on construction projects.This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check;

this position may require annual background checks.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree in construction management or engineering from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the facilities organization of a major semiconductor manufacturer or technical construction company with demonstrated project experience on large construction projects.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Additional Information : BenefitsMedical, Vision, and DentalCompetitive Pay and PTOFlexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care AccountsBasic / Optional Life InsurancePost-Retirement Health InsuranceEmployer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.

Optional employee contributed retirement account.Location : 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203 Salary Range : 1-5 years- $31.

25- $36.055-10 years- $36.05 - $40.8610+ years- $40.86-$48.07*Posted salary ranges are determined upon experience and education.

Additional Information : NOTE : Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.

S. Government authorization may be required.Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.

S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies.

The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.