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 Electrical Facilities Safety Professional acts as the departmental safety representative for issues related to industrial safety and as the departmental and site expert for Electrical Safety. This position reports directly to the Part Leader for the Facilities Electrical Department, but works closely with EH&S on Electrical Safety matters.

• Department Industrial Safety Expert and Coordinator
• Department/Site Electrical Safety Expert
• Energized Electrical Work (EEW) Program Manager
• Electrical Safety Trainer
• Champion of Electrical Safety Culture

Specific Job Duties:

• Establish, implement and continuously improve safety processes to address the unique needs of electrical power distribution in a facilities and semiconductor fabrication environment.
• Act as primary department interface to Environmental, Health & Safety personnel and Program Managers. Manage incident response, Tier 1 site audits and water-falling information about changes to the site Electrical Safety Program, as required.
• Provide support for other (non-electrical) departmental safety concerns, when necessary.
• Provide technical support for new and existing equipment from a safety perspective utilizing prevention –through-design principles and conduct equipment and planned work risk assessments, in support of Risk Inspection and Change Management processes to identify hazards and verify or develop mitigation measures.
• Manage the site Electrical Energized Work (EEW) Specification and EEW Reduction Initiative and EEW Permitting Program.
• Provide electrical safety training to support site competency goals for Qualified Electrical Workers (QEW), personnel performing Energized Electrical Work (EEW) and tool/maintenance technicians across site, including, but not limited to; NFPA 70E, Electrical Hazard Identification, and Electrical LO/TO.
• Provide National Electrical Code (NFPA70) training to support continuing education of engineers and technicians related to new code changes, new electrical safety technologies, etc.
• Provide site orientation to new department employees and electrical contractors in order to ensure electrical risk exposure and site electrical safe work practices are fully understood as a part of the Electrical Safety Program and on-boarding.
• Manage department monthly closed-loop “Sequential Safety Meeting” process.
• Initiate and manage other departmental Safety communications, such as Weekly Reporting, Safety Flashes, Quarterly Meetings safety topics, etc.
• Participate in safety Task Force Teams and other site-wide initiatives as needed to support the “Journey to Zero” Program.
• Compile and analyze results from the annual Safety Perception Survey, report findings to leadership and track action items and drive improvements to performance.
• Coordinate a small team of “Electrical Safety Gurus” to support resourcing safety inspection and walks for on-going work and promote electrical safety leadership and engagement across the department.

Shift: 1st, M-F 8-5

Skills and Qualifications:

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required

Engineering Degree or related field or 10+ years Electrical Safety Experience in an industrial setting

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools

• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems and electrical fundamentals.
• High-level knowledge of NPFA 70E and OSHA standards
• Strong ability to track safety information and manipulate data with Excel Spreadsheets and Pivot Charts
• Strong ability to provide effective training to qualified electricians, apprentices, and tool technicians and non-electrical personnel
• Understanding of Prevention-through-Design concepts and experience with equipment risk assessments
• Ability to function independently and will minimal oversight and consult with department leadership
• Program Management experience and knowledge of industrial/commercial Electrical Safety Programs
• Knowledge of Compliance requirements for OSHA and local ordinances in General Industry (1910)

Benefits

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), 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.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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Electrical Safety Engineer

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