Facilities Gas and Chemicals Manager

Amkor Technology; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amkor Technology Arizona is seeking a seasoned Facilities Gas and Chemicals Manager to lead design, construction, commissioning, and operation of gas and chemical systems for the OSAT facility. You will manage a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors, driving reliability and safety across all stages from project kickoff to steady-state operation.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of gas distribution, hazardous materials handling, and adherence to engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of gas and chemical facilities engineering experience.
• Knowledge of gas cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs and chemical control systems.
• PE license is a plus; prior management experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning, and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Collaborate with design vendors, equipment suppliers, and construction partners.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and deliverables.
• Provide leadership during construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Identify and resolve system issues during all phases.
• Manage documentation, standards, and handover processes for gas/chemical systems.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of distribution systems.
• Ensure safe operation of gas cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, and monitoring systems.
• Develop preventive and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Create capacity plans, shutdown strategies, and long-range roadmaps.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Gas & chemical facilities engineering

Leadership

Reading engineering drawings

Safety & compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

Gas cabinets

CDMs

VMBs

VMPs

Chemical distribution systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Facilities Gas and Chemicals Manager (29040)

Requisition ID29040-Posted07/28/2026-Facilities-Regular Exempt Full-Time Employee

Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) is the world’s largest U.S. headquartered OSAT and is a global leader in outsourced semiconductor packaging and test services. With a strong track record of innovation, a broad and diverse geographic footprint and solid partnerships with lead customers, Amkor delivers high-quality solutions that enable the world’s leading semiconductor and electronics companies to bring advanced technologies to market. The company’s comprehensive portfolio includes advanced packaging, wafer-level processing, and system-in-package solutions targeting applications for smartphones, data centers, artificial intelligence, automobiles and wearables. For more information visit amkor.com .

Position Summary :

Amkor Technology Arizona is seeking an experienced Facilities Gas and Chemical Manager, responsible for leading the design, construction, commissioning, operation, reliability, and continuous improvement of gas and chemical systems supporting Amkor’s OSAT factory. This role provides leadership to a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors responsible for specialty gas distribution, N2 bulk gas system, chemical distribution systems, hazardous material delivery systems, and supporting infrastructure. Responsibilities will evolve throughout the project lifecycle, ranging from design and commissioning to full-scale operations, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to each phase

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of gas and chemical engineers, technicians, and contractors supporting facility operations and projects.
• Collaborate with design vendors, equipment suppliers, and construction partners to ensure gas and chemical system requirements are met.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction deliverables.
• Provide leadership during construction, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Identify and resolve system abnormalities during construction, startup, and operational phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, standards, and handover processes for gas and chemical systems.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of specialty gas and chemical distribution systems.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical distribution systems, chemical control systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Establish and manage preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Develop system capacity plans, shutdown strategies, expansion plans, and long‑range infrastructure roadmaps.
• Monitor system performance and reliability while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing, EHS, operations, maintenance, and construction teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Lead incident investigations, troubleshooting efforts, root cause analyses, and corrective action programs.
• Apply reliability engineering principles, including FMEA and root cause analysis, to improve system performance and operational uptime.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, building codes, and corporate engineering requirements.
• Develop and manage capital improvement projects, sustaining projects, operating budgets, and contractor performance.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain system databases, asset records, engineering standards, and operating procedures.
• Support facility expansion projects and future manufacturing capacity requirements.
• Provide leadership support during facility emergencies and critical system events in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in gas and chemical facilities engineering (design and operations).
• Strong understanding of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Prior management experience is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines (automation, drains, UPW, exhaust, environmental and controls systems).
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning, and start-up preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in various weather conditions and awkward positions.
• Regularly lift up to 50 lbs and adjust heavy objects.
• Exposure to sharp, hot, and cold equipment.
• Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at elevation, and in confined spaces with PPE.

Location:

This position will be based at the Peoria, AZ site, working from temporary offices during the construction phase and transitioning to the facility upon the start of factory operations.

Amkor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.