Senior Facilities Director, 24/7 Semiconductor Fab

chaptr consulting pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The role requires leading the Facilities organization for a 24/7 semiconductor fab in Singapore, overseeing engineering, operations, maintenance and utilities to ensure continuous production. You will craft the long-term facilities strategy, manage major CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and drive reliability, safety and regulatory compliance across all utilities and infrastructure.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Process Engineering, EHS and Finance, delivering on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant engineering and facilities experience, with semiconductor/manufacturing exposure.
• Proven leadership of large multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of fab facilities and critical utilities.
• Experience managing significant CAPEX/OPEX budgets and major projects.
• Understanding of reliability, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Facilities organization, covering engineering, operations, maintenance and infra for a 24/7 semiconductor fab.
• Develop and implement the site's long-term facilities strategy and infrastructure roadmap.
• Ensure availability and reliability of critical utilities and infrastructure (power, HVAC, UPW, gases, wastewater, fire protection).
• Lead facilities engineering and CAPEX projects from concept to handover.
• Establish maintenance, emergency response and business continuity programs.
• Collaborate with Fab Operations, Process Engineering, EHS, Quality, Finance and Procurement to support production needs.
• Drive energy efficiency, resource optimization and sustainability initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing Facilities organization and develop local talent.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Chemical or Facilities Engineering

Tools

BMS/FMS platforms

Job description

The role requires leading the Facilities organization for a 24/7 semiconductor fab in Singapore, overseeing engineering, operations, maintenance and utilities to ensure continuous production. You will craft the long-term facilities strategy, manage major CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and drive reliability, safety and regulatory compliance across all utilities and infrastructure.

Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Process Engineering, EHS and Finance, delivering on