Gary A. Gaeta
New Windsor,NY
Summary
Facilities technician supporting Central Utilities Plant (CUP) operations in a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing environment. Experienced with monitoring and assisting operation of industrial utilities including compressed air systems, chilled water, high-temperature hot water, and advanced water treatment systems (RO, DI, and UPW) supporting continuous chip production. Former U.S. Navy Nuclear Machinist's Mate with extensive training in mechanical systems, technical procedures, and high-reliability plant operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Technician - Central Utilities Plant (CUP)
Onsemi
East Fishkill, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Operate and monitor Central Utilities Plant utilities providing chilled water, high-temperature hot water, compressed air, and advanced water treatment systems to multiple semiconductor manufacturing buildings.
- Support preventive maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and response to system abnormalities, ensuring uninterrupted plant utility operations.
- Coordinate with personnel in adjacent buildings to understand system interdependencies and maintain stable utility operations.
- Monitor high-pressure compressed air systems including compressors and air dryers supporting facility utilities.
- Support maintenance of high-temperature hot water systems, chilled water loops, and low-temperature chilled water systems supplying utilities across the site.
- Process and track maintenance requests and work orders across multiple buildings to streamline utility service.
- Work within a 24/7 manufacturing environment, supporting extended work weeks and off-shift schedules.
- Performed RO unit changeouts, cartridge filter replacements, chemical cleanings, and diaphragm replacements on air-operated valves, reducing maintenance downtime.
- Responded to plant utility alarms and system abnormalities, mitigating risks to critical utilities for semiconductor manufacturing.
- Verified 1,000+ facility monitoring system data tags, ensuring instrumentation points aligned with internal tracking systems.
Maintenance Support Technician
United States Navy
Norfolk, USA
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered electrical and mechanical schematics to maintenance teams, enhancing troubleshooting and repair efforts.
- Trained junior sailors on maintenance procedures and safety practices, ensuring procedural compliance and operational readiness.
- Led training sessions on operational safety requirements and maintenance standards, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy
Norfolk, USA
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Stood watch and assisted in operation of propulsion plant mechanical systems aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78).
- Performed maintenance and equipment checks on propulsion plant support systems, ensuring optimal operation of steam, feedwater, condensate, seawater, hydraulic, air, potable water, and lubrication systems.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify equipment compliance with operational parameters and safety standards.
- Utilized technical manuals and maintenance documentation to effectively execute scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Handled hazardous materials in accordance with environmental and safety regulations.
- Followed tagout and safety procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
- Worked in a high-tempo operational environment requiring strict procedural adherence.
Education
U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Training Pipeline - Goose Creek, SC
US Navy
Goose Creek, SC08-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Philosophy
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05-2018
Skills
- Semiconductor Facilities Utilities
- Chilled Water Systems
- Ultra-Pure Water Systems
- Deionized Water Systems
- Reverse Osmosis Systems
- Compressed Air Systems
- Industrial Water Treatment Systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Facilities Operations
- Technical Documentation
- Schematics
- Safety Compliance
- Lockout / Tag-Out Procedures
- Work Order Systems
Personal Information
Title: Semiconductor Facilities Technician | Central Utilities Plant (CUP) Operations
Community Service
- March Against Sexual Assault
- Clean Up Oneonta
- School Supply Fundraising for South Africa
- TKE in a Box Program
Education And Technical Training
- U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Training Pipeline, Charleston, SC, 08/01/20
- Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit (Prototype), 08/01/20
- Naval Nuclear Power School, 01/01/20
- Naval Nuclear Field 'A' School - Machinist's Mate, 05/01/19
- Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Philosophy, 05/01/18
Leadership Experience
- Vice President, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (TKE), 2015-2018
- Recruitment Manager, Organized recruitment events resulting in 31 new members joining the chapter.
Timeline
Facilities Technician - Central Utilities Plant (CUP)
Onsemi
10.2022 - Current
Maintenance Support Technician
United States Navy
09.2021 - 09.2022
Nuclear Machinist Mate
United States Navy
02.2019 - 09.2021
U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion Training Pipeline - Goose Creek, SC
US Navy
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Philosophy
Hartwick College