Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.
In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.
With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Job Summary/Overview:
The Gas and Chemical System (GCS) Process Safety Engineer role is a technical position that will be the primary owner and leader of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) for the GCS department. This role requires a self-driven individual capable of extensive coordination with equipment engineering, operations, and various internal and external stakeholders. The GCS Process Safety Engineer provides leadership and technical expertise to continuously improve the PSM and RMP Program by identifying process hazards, evaluating hazard risk, and working with engineering and operations teams to develop effective solutions. The GCS Process Safety Engineer will work closely with the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) department, Infra Technology Construction, and other teams throughout Samsung to mitigate risk.
Program Owner Responsibilities:
• Manages and provides expertise for Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) as required by OSHA and EPA
• Owns and maintains GCS-specific PSM elements (GCS Equipment and Procedure Management of Change & Pre-Startup Safety Review, Mechanical Integrity, Operating Procedures, Process Safety Information)
• Supports Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) with all elements of the PSM and RMP Program related to GCS projects, maintenance, and operation
• Develops PSM and RMP training material and facilitates training to site personnel
• Attends all Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) on existing and new processes
• Performs audits to measure program compliance, develops corrective and preventative actions, and tracks completion of action items to closure
• Uses risk analysis techniques and tools to assess and mitigate risk
• Leads incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (Safety Incidents, Preliminary Incident Reports, Quality Incident Reports, Near-Misses) as assigned in order to maintain safety, quality, and production metrics
• Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees’ and community’s exposure to hazards
• Assists with safety and quality improvement projects in order to continually improve Process Safety Management and Risk Management
• Owns PSM-RMP System Modules; maintains back-end reference tables for user interface (PSM-RMP software is used to record Management of Change Approvals and Implementation Plans, Mechanical Integrity Inspections, etc)
• Establish and maintain site KPIs to measure safety and program compliance
Management of Change (MOC)
• Responsible for reviewing all Management of Change requests, implementation plans, required documentation, and change closures
• Evaluates changes for impact to existing processes, identifies unmitigated risk and works with engineering teams to develop mitigation plans prior to approving changes
• Provides guidance during emergency or non-standard situations to technicians, engineers, and leadership to ensure safety and compliance is maintained
Pre-Startup Safety Review
• Responsible for reviewing all Pre-Startup Safety Reviews for completeness and applicability
• Verifies evidence of task completion
Mechanical Integrity (MI)
• Responsible for managing and sponsoring 3rd party teams performing Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Work with 3rd party teams and internal stakeholders to develop inspection plans and documentation
• Maintains GCS MI covered equipment list
• Audits inspection results
• Audits MI Action Items to verify Equipment Owners are tracking recommendations, findings, and deficiencies through Action Items in PSM-RMP System and completing Action Items on-time
Operating Procedures
• Works with equipment teams to ensure internal and contractor operating procedures are maintained in accordance with PSM and RMP Program requirements
• Audits Operating Procedure certification and training records; develops corrective and preventative actions to improve compliance
• Audits Operating Procedure content and execution; works with operations teams to make updates when additional risk mitigation is required
Process Safety Information (PSI)
• Works with equipment teams to ensure PSI is up-to-date and accessible.
• Audits PSI and assists in coordination with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), EHS, or GCS Equipment Teams when updates are needed
Specific Job Duties:
• Owns and continuously improves GCS Management of Change Program, GCS Mechanical Integrity Program, GCS Pre-Startup Safety Review, GCS Operating Procedures, and GCS process Safety Information
• Drive, facilitate, lead, and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Develops action items to address non-conformances, and works with various internal and external teams to implement effectively
• Provides support and guidance on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), as needed and required
• Maintains reference files for PSM-RMP System Software for GCS PSM and RMP elements
• Audits department teams for compliance with PSM and RMP Program requirements
• Develops PSM and RMP KPIs and drives improvement to achieve and maintain 100% compliance
• Assists with safety quality improvement projects in order to continually improve processes
Shift: 1st-shift, overtime and weekends as required, not an overtime heavy role.
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required.
- BS. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required.
- Any associated training related to chemical industry (PE, etc.) or PSM and RMP certifications preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience related to PSM and RMP Management. Preference for experience in both gases and chemicals, and at a large-scale manufacturing facility.
- Knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations also highly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
• Thorough PSM and RMP knowledge, applied in real manufacturing or critical work environments
• Thorough and effective chemical or mechanical engineering skills applied to hazardous material storage and supply systems
• Direct interaction with OSHA/EPA related to audits and compliance of PSM and RMP elements
• Experience managing PSM and RMP programs
• Outstanding communication skills – able to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization
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Benefits
Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 6 months), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.
U.S. Export Control
This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.
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