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:
SAS mechanical systems project manager in construction team responsible for code compliance, safety, and system performance for new construction, remodel construction, and sustaining operation evaluation of existing facilities. This position has a strong focus on Compressed Air and Process Vacuum systems, equipment installation, handover plan, and project closeout.
Specific Job Duties:
SAS mechanical systems project manager responsible for code compliance, safety, and system performance for new construction, remodel construction, and sustaining operation evaluation of existing facilities.
Support internal counterpart design team that will manage consultant design team to develop, review and approve SAS site Mechanical specifications and design packages for commercial/process systems.
Manage Construction General Contractor activities related to new and retrofit construction.
Monitor field installations for large engineering design and construction projects while focusing on safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
Performing regular site field observations for quality and drawing / specification compliance checks.
Working knowledge of US building codes and plumbing codes.
Identifying potential design and construction issues and driving the resolution of the issues to closure.
Identifying, tracking, managing, resolving, and communicating project issues during all phases of project-related work.
Lead strategic fab and support project planning for mechanical systems related to new and retrofit construction.
Develop, review, and approve SAS site construction specifications related to mechanical piping, equipment, and the associated distribution rooms and buildings.
Provide technical guidance to internal counterpart design team during facility construction design for review and approval of mechanical connections and materials of construction.
Develop and maintain with site Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and EHS teams the equipment compliance database and own related code and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Participation in strategic fab and support building planning including review and approval of all first of the kind process tool mechanical materials and finding critical path solutions for code and regulatory concerns with those materials.
Interfacing with site Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS teams to audit that existing piping, equipment, and secondary containment meets applicable codes and standards.
Interface between Construction General Contractor, Subcontractor, Consultant Design Team, and various SAS Owner organizations.
Identifying, tracking, managing, resolving, and communicating project issues during construction including documenting Site Observation Reports and managing construction punch list items to resolution.
Proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating project risk points for safety and code compliance.
Performing regular site field observations inspections to verify existing conditions of previously installed ductwork, piping, and equipment, meet safety and code standards.
A strong focus on equipment installation, handover plan, and project closeout.
Managing stakeholders in a customer-service oriented team.
The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills required to interface with stakeholders across SAS Manufacturing and Engineering organizations and to interface with general contractors to meet the aggressive goals and timelines during all aspects of the project.
Shift: 1st Shift, M-F 8-5
Skills and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Field.
4 year degree and 7+ years of project experience focused on HVAC, exhaust, plumbing, chilled water/heating hot water systems, compressed dry air generation and distribution in an industrial setting.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools
Ability to read and understand design plans, shop drawings, and equipment specifications.
Familiarity with design and installation of facility equipment, or design and construction of industrial buildings.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation skills are required for communication of technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to work with others, a self-starter with results-driven focus.
Capability to assume additional responsibilities.
Ability to effectively manage time
Aptitude for documentation and data analysis using MS Office programs.
Ability to learn custom and internally developed software programs and to interface with programmers to develop and manage databases.
Reliable and punctual attendance is required.
Permanent right to work in US and ability to work overtime / on non-scheduled days as required.
Desired:
Registered Professional Engineer in state of Texas, or registered in another state with ability to transfer preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred. Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred.
Korean Bi-lingual preferred.
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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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