Sr Supv, Facilities

Ultra Clean Technology; Manor (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Austin, TX seeks a Sr. Supervisor, Facilities to lead maintenance and utilities in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other critical systems while driving reliability and compliance.

The role requires hands-on technical leadership, contractor oversight, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, and EHS to ensure site readiness and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities operations in industrial/manufacturing/semiconductor environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
• Proven ability to lead technicians and coordinate day‑to‑day facility activities.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex facility issues under time‑critical conditions.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and service providers.

Responsibilities

• Support facility upgrades, equipment installs, and CAPEX projects from scope to turnover.
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance and improve reliability.
• Manage capacity planning and space for new equipment.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors for facility projects.
• Ensure site readiness and safe operations in a 24x7 environment.

Education

High school diploma

Assoc/Bachelor degree in Facilities Management or related

Tools

CMMS systems

Alarm monitoring software

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence.This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Sr. Supervisor, Facilities to join us in Austin, TX!

The ideal candidate will present strong technical resources, who can understand the systems, troubleshoot issues, determine root cause, and drive permanent corrective actions.. This role primarily is a hands on role while also supervising technicians and contractors responsible for utilities, building systems, equipment maintenance, and facility services. The Senior Supervisor drives operational discipline, preventive maintenance execution, and rapid issue response while supporting capacity expansion, equipment installations, and continuous improvement to enable stable fab operations and site readiness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong technical background supporting industrial or semiconductor manufacturing facilities, including HVAC, cleanrooms, electrical distribution, compressed air/CDA, plumbing, exhaust, and related facility utility systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility and infrastructure problems to root cause using system data, alarms, drawings, controls, and field conditions rather than relying solely on outside contractors.
• Experience supporting cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments, including temperature, humidity, pressure, airflow, and environmental requirements that can directly impact production and customer processes.
• Ability to lead facility upgrades, equipment installations, expansions, and CAPEX projects from initial scope and technical requirements through contractor management, installation, commissioning, and turnover.
• Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment reliability, critical spares, lifecycle planning, and reducing unplanned facility downtime.
• Ability to evaluate facility capacity and infrastructure requirements before new manufacturing equipment or processes are installed.
• Strong contractor and vendor management capability, while still having enough technical depth to challenge recommendations and verify that proposed solutions address the actual failure mode.
• Ability to work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and outside service providers in a fast-paced operation where facility issues can immediately impact safety, production, quality, and customer delivery.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, medical device, pharmaceutical, or another technically demanding controlled manufacturing environment would be strongly preferred.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience in facilities operations, maintenance, or building systems in an industrial, manufacturing, or semiconductor environment.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and utility systems.
  • Proven ability to lead technicians and direct day‑to‑day facility activities.
  • Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex facility or utility issues under time‑critical conditions.
  • Effective communication and coordination skills with cross‑functional teams.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting semiconductor fab utilities and critical systems (e.g., CDA, UPW, toxic gas delivery, exhaust/scrubbers).
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems, alarm monitoring software, or building management systems (BMS).
  • Experience coordinating contractors and facility projects.
  • Demonstrated success improving reliability, maintenance performance, or energy efficiency.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring technical personnel in a 24x7 operations environment.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Electrical fields, or related technical discipline
• Relevant certifications such as HVAC, electrical licensing, facility operations, or safety/environmental certifications

Experience Requirement:

• Training in Lean, Six Sigma, or maintenance excellence methodologies.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.