Senior Semiconductor Commissioning & Start-Up Manager

Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Commissioning and Startup Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning for a semiconductor fab base build.

You will ensure systems meet design intent and readiness for tool installation and production. You will partner with Project Controls and Construction to integrate commissioning into the master schedule, drive readiness milestones, and manage turnover to operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 15 years in engineering or 20 years in high-tech construction/cleanroom/commissioning.
• Leadership in commissioning large-scale semiconductor facilities.
• Strong knowledge of Fab systems, HVAC, utilities, electrical and controls.
• Experience with scheduling, startup planning, and turnover.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning strategy, sequences, and turnover plans.
• Integrate commissioning with master schedule and phased turnover.
• Lead system commissioning, start-up, and performance verification.
• Oversee test plans, procedures, and validation protocols.
• Interface with client stakeholders to align objectives.
• Ensure operational readiness for manufacturing and tool integration.
• Support ramp-up activities and stabilization.
• Scoping project drawings and RASCI matrix.
• Track performance curves, metrics, and feedback for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Controls

Fab start-up

Job description

Environmental and Safety Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Commissioning and Startup Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning for a semiconductor fab base build.

You will ensure systems meet design intent and readiness for tool installation and production. You will partner with Project Controls and Construction to integrate commissioning into the master schedule, drive readiness milestones, and manage turnover to operations.