Facilities Technician System Specialist – Hydronics
Texas Instruments · Sherman, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Texas Instruments (industrial) in Sherman, TX. You will perform technical tasks in support of engineering and maintenance activities involving the construction, design, specification, startup and operation of the facility's mechanical, chemical and electrical systems or the installation of.
- They ask for
- 18+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Texas: typical posted base $51k–$67k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 225 maintenance technician openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 234 other live reliability postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 3+)
Typical $89k–$111k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Welding 37%
- ✓ PLC 29%
- Root cause 24%
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Full description from Texas InstrumentsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Operate and Maintain Building Systems: Monitor, operate, and maintain assigned building systems, including troubleshooting and performing preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure zero impact on manufacturing.
- ◆Respond to Emergencies and Issues: Respond quickly to potentially critical situations, perform rapid and accurate situational assessments, and troubleshoot system components to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.
- ◆Ensure Compliance and Safety: Conduct regular inspections to ensure system compliance with safety, regulatory, and company requirements, and adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements, including hazardous production material handling and PPE use.
- ◆Analyze and Optimize System Performance: Monitor and analyze SCADA trends to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential issues in building systems, using data-driven insights to inform maintenance scheduling and troubleshooting.
- ◆Provide Technical Support and Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for system issues, emergencies, and upgrades, coordinating with contractors and vendors as needed, and provide technical support for 24-hour operations team.
- ◆Maintain Records and Improve Processes: Maintain accurate records of system performance, maintenance activities, and repairs, and recommend improvements to processes and procedures, including updating Standard Operating Procedures and maintenance logs, to ensure best practices are in place and documented properly.
3 years of relevant work experience
Ability to work either 8 hour work schedule or 12 hour compressed work schedule
Flexible to work day or night shift that will include one weekend shift and some holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Semiconductor fab experience and knowledge of cleanroom protocols preferred (gas/chemical delivery, vacuum/abatement, chillers, HVAC, and process utilities)
- ✓Vocational training or certifications (e.g., boiler license) preferred
- ✓Experience with PLCs, HMI controls, and automated monitoring systems
- ✓Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, schematics, and manuals
- ✓Strong problem-solving mindset, and mechanical aptitude
- ✓Computer skills for documentation and reporting
- ✓Physical ability to perform hands-on work, including lifting and outdoor tasks
- ✓Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and electronic repair skills
- ✓Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new technologies, and stay up-to-date with industry development
- ✓Collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform maintenance decisions, optimize system performance, and predict potential issues
- ✓Familiarity with AI and ML concepts to assist in the development of condition-based or predictive maintenance models, optimize system performance, and improve overall efficiency
- ✓Self-starter with minimal supervision required, able to work independently and as part of a team
- ✓Strong experience with Hydronics (Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, PCW, HRHW) systems
- ✓Strong Electrical knowledge
- ✓Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to effectively interface with various engineering disciplines, technicians, contractors, and management
Why TI?
- ✓The future starts here. As a TIer, you'll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
- ✓Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture .
- ✓At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings .
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com .
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Texas Instruments is looking for a skilled Facilities Technician to join our team. As a Facilities Technician, you will perform technical tasks in support of engineering and maintenance activities involving the construction, design, specification, startup and operation of the facility's mechanical, chemical and electrical systems or the installation of semiconductor manufacturing tools.
High School diploma/GED
18 years of age or older
