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 Facilities HVAC Maintenance Manager role at the Taylor Samsung site is responsible for the daily operation of the maintenance department supporting Fab central utility operations. This is a manager role with (3) Supervisors, (2) Reliability Engineers, (1) Piping Manager, and (2) Planner/Schedulers as direct reports. This role will also manage a contractor workforce of ~30 people to perform mechanical and instrument maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment. This individual is responsible for ensuring accurate and safe completion of preventative maintenance programs through efficient planning/scheduling, directing, and coordination. The Maintenance Manager fosters a culture of safety by educating employees on safety standards, hazard recognition, and expectation; and promotes a quality mindset through continuously improving processes, policies, and procedures.
Specific Job Duties:
• Provides leadership and coaching to a team of Maintenance Supervisors and a subordinate team of 50+ technicians and engineers.
• Partners with Operations and Engineering to identify, coordinate, and execute planned and unplanned maintenance across site.
• Participates collaboratively with other leaders in the development of overall objectives and long-term goals of the organization.
• Ensures that maintenance and engineering activities are conducted in compliance with site safety rules.
• Establishes, implements, and monitors guidelines and procedures for the maintenance team.
• Manages the organization to develop & hit key metrics to measure & improve performance.
• Deploys a proactive equipment management philosophy which utilizes maintenance planning and scheduling to improve team efficiency.
• Accountable for the utilization of CMMS and the team’s ability to manage assets and improve equipment reliability.
• Monitors equipment maintenance and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and national codes and requirements.
• Manages and assesses the need for service agreements with 3rd party providers or OEM representatives.
• Establishes benchmarking programs to study and implement industry best known practices.
• Establishes talent pipelines by fostering partnerships with local organizations and institutions.
• Demonstrates deep level of knowledge of industrial maintenance programs and best-practices.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial level facilities systems, such as: Chill water, Steam, Condenser water, CDA, Air Handling, Process Vac, and Exhaust abatement.
Shift:1st Shift (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred or commensurate experience.
• 10+ years of experience in an industrial facilities environment.
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial facilities leadership role.
• Maintenance & Reliability certification(s).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
• Experience as leader of a team of Engineers and/or Technicians.
• Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams and leading other leaders
• Proven ability to develop & drive a cohesive strategy for a large organization.
• Proven ability to convey a simplified technical message to non-experts in a technical field.
• Methodical thought process in identifying and resolving problems.
• Thorough knowledge of 8D/RCCA process for incident investigation & response.
• Knowledge of the operation of an operating Semiconductor Facilities Plant.
• Have ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to build strong, influential relationships with leaders across 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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