[Samsung Electronics America] Water Operations Manager 채용

Bzpp; United States; On-site; USD 147,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café and gym facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Water Operations Manager to lead 24/7 ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment operations in a semiconductor fab. You will drive daily plant output, oversee shift handoffs, and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance across all processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and 10+ years in water operations, with strong SCADA/HMI and P&ID skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in water/wastewater operations or heavy industrial/process environments, preferably in semiconductor fab.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering/technical field.
• Strong knowledge of RO, CEDI, UF, UV, ion exchange and biological/chemical wastewater treatment.
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI controls and P&IDs.
• OSHA/EHS compliance experience and permits management.

Responsibilities

• Direct 24/7 UPW and IWT operations, ensuring uninterrupted high-purity water delivery.
• Coordinate shift handoffs and cross-team coordination with OPS/MX/ENG.
• Enforce strict safety, EHS protocols, and regulatory standards for chemical handling and wastewater discharge.
• Monitor real-time water quality, review trends, and respond to system alarms.
• Maintain SOPs, drive operator training, and manage performance across the shift.

Skills

Water/wastewater ops

SCADA/HMI familiarity

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

P&ID reading

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

The Water Operations Manager directs 24/7 ultra-pure water (UPW) and industrial wastewater treatment (IWT) production, managing daily plant output, driving shift performance, and ensuring absolute safety and environmental compliance for semiconductor manufacturing.

This role oversees daily plant activities, coordinates shift handoffs, and monitors real‑time water‑purity metrics while working with engineering to optimize processes and with maintenance to schedule preventive repairs without impacting fab uptime. This position also enforce strict EHS policies, manage chemical‑handling protocols, and ensure continuous compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Water Operations Manager ensures rapid resolution of SCADA/HMI alarms to maintain uptime, enforces accurate SOPs and shift logs, and cultivates a high‑performance, safety‑first culture among operations technicians.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• 24/7 Shift Execution & Staff Management: Direct daily activities of plant operators and shift technicians, ensuring continuous, high-purity water delivery and zero fab interruptions.
• Cross-Team Coordination: Lead daily operations, maintenance, and engineering (OPS/MX/ENG) alignment meetings to prioritize work and resolve plant excursions.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce strict environmental health and safety (EHS) protocols and local/state/federal regulatory standards for chemical handling and wastewater discharge.
• System Monitoring & Quality Control: Track real‑time water quality parameters, review performance trends via SCADA/HMI, and manage immediate response to system alarms.
• SOP & Workforce Development: Oversee standard operating procedures (SOPs), drive operator shift training, and conduct ongoing performance management.

Skills and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in water/wastewater operations or heavy industrial/process environments, with specific semiconductor fab experience strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of water treatment processes (RO, CEDI, UF, UV, ion exchange, and biological/chemical wastewater treatment).

Systems Proficiency: Familiarity with SCADA, HMI controls, and reading P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).

Compliance & Safety: Strong grasp of OSHA, EHS guidelines, and environmental discharge permits.

The current base salary range for this role is between $147,000 - $200,500. 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.

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.

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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.