Operations Technician, Infra

Samsung Electronics Perú; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite facilities and amenities

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor seeks a Shift Operations Technician to monitor and maintain electrical systems in a field setting and CCR. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on VFDs, UPSs, generators, breakers, and related equipment while adhering to NEC and site standards.

You will also participate in 6S, safety, and quality initiatives, provide coaching to junior technicians, and support shift handovers with detailed action items and outstanding issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with electrical systems, motor control circuits or automation equipment; a high school diploma/GED is required, while a technical school diploma, associate degree, or industrial maintenance background is strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license strongly preferred
• NEC – Proficiency in NEC through maintenance or electrical projects.
• CMMS Proficiency – Ability to navigate a Computerized Maintenance Management System to log repairs, manage parts inventory, and schedule preventive maintenance tasks.
• Hands on Electrical Skills – Practical experience with wiring, relay controls, and motor control centers, ensuring safe and reliable equipment operation.
• Base salary range for this role is between $23.50 - $46.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Tour electrical room and identify any abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine 6S inspection
• Minor preventative and corrective/breakdown maintenance.
• Update activities in an equipment management system for work performed.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects or the need for adjustment and repair, and to ensure compliance with NEC and job site specifications
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, inside cleanrooms, high noise areas and hot environments to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Perform troubleshooting of relay controls, variable frequency drives (VFD), motor control centers, synchronous drives, and more
• Respond to central control room (CCR) requests for site alarms or site/fab issues.
• Complete Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) based training that is required to perform electrical work at site.
• Take part in Safety and Quality activities to improve onsite performance.
• Be an active contributor to site electrical safety improvements and improve the team's NEC/NFPA70E level of knowledge.
• Take part in shift pass down, including actions performed, abnormal conditions, and outstanding items.
• Provide technical assistance and coaching to junior team members as needed to improve knowledge and job satisfaction.
• Identify and escalate any procedural, equipment, and personnel items requiring supervisor attention.
• Use iEMS to track repairs and preventative maintenance
• Establish and write policies, procedures and guidelines for plant operations and maintenance
• D Shift – Wednesday through Friday (6:45pm – 7:15am) with alternating Saturdays

Skills

Electrical systems

Relays & motor control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/associate degree preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

While the system is monitored in a Central Control Room (CCR) via a Facilities Monitoring & Control system (FMCS), the Shift Operations Technician will be dispatched to the field to physically investigate. The industrial technician will also operate and check on a variety of electrical equipment such as variable frequency drives (VFDs), uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs), Diesel Generators, Transfer Switches, Breakers, and more. Another basic function of the shift electrician is to perform basic preventative maintenance on distribution system equipment: taking thermal readings performing corrective maintenance, and more.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Tour electrical room and identify any abnormal conditions.
• Perform routine 6S inspection
• Minor preventative and corrective/breakdown maintenance.
• Update activities in an equipment management system for work performed.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects or the need for adjustment and repair, and to ensure compliance with NEC and job site specifications
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, inside cleanrooms, high noise areas and hot environments to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
• Perform troubleshooting of relay controls, variable frequency drives (VFD), motor control centers, synchronous drives, and more
• Respond to central control room (CCR) requests for site alarms or site/fab issues.
• Complete Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) based training that is required to perform electrical work at site.
• Take part in Safety and Quality activities to improve onsite performance.
• Be an active contributor to site electrical safety improvements and improve the team's NEC/NFPA70E level of knowledge.
• Take part in shift pass down, which should include, but not limited to: actions performed during shift, any abnormal conditions, and outstanding action items.
• Provide technical assistance and coaching to junior team members as needed to improve overall level of knowledge and job satisfaction.
• Identify and escalate any procedural, equipment, and personnel items requiring supervisor or management attention.
• Use Infra Equipment Management System (iEMS) to track repairs and preventative maintenance
• Establish and write policies, procedures and guidelines for plant operations and maintenance
• D Shift – Wednesday through Friday (6:45pm – 7:15am) with alternating Saturdays

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Education & Experience – Minimum 2 years working with electrical systems, motor control circuits or automation equipment; a high school diploma/GED is required, while a technical school diploma, associate degree, or industrial maintenance background is strongly preferred.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license strongly preferred
• NEC – Proven proficiency in NEC through maintenance or electrical projects.
• CMMS Proficiency – Ability to navigate a Computerized Maintenance Management System to log repairs, manage parts inventory, and schedule preventive maintenance tasks.
• Hands on Electrical Skills – Practical experience with wiring, relay controls, and motor control centers, ensuring safe and reliable equipment operation.
• The current base salary range for this role is between $23.50 - $46.00/hour.
• Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience.
• Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting Onsite café(s) and workout facilities Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays Wellness incentives and MORE Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance. All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

Compliance and Notices

U.S. Export Control Compliance This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization. Trade Secrets Notice By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.
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