Water Operations Manager – 24/7 Ultra-Pure Water

Samsung Semiconductor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 147,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching with immediate vesting

Onsite café and workout facilities

Paid maternity and paternity leave

PTO + 2 personal holidays and 10 paid,

Wellness incentives

Equity/bonus potential

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Water Operations Manager to direct 24/7 UPW and IWT production, ensuring safety, uptime, and regulatory compliance. You will lead plant staff, coordinate cross-team activities, and monitor real-time water quality to optimize processes with engineering and maintenance.

You must have a chemical/mechanical/environmental engineering degree and 10+ years in water operations, with semiconductor fab experience preferred; SCADA/HMI and P&ID expertise are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering.
• 10+ years in water/wastewater operations or heavy industrial environments; semiconductor fab experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of water treatment processes (RO, CEDI, UF, UV, ion exchange).
• Familiarity with SCADA, HMI controls, and P&IDs; OSHA/EHS guidelines knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Direct 24/7 shift execution and staff management for UPW and IWT operations.
• Coordinate OPS/MX/ENG alignment meetings and resolve excursions.
• Enforce EHS protocols and regulatory permits for chemical handling and discharge.
• Monitor real-time water quality via SCADA/HMI and respond to alarms.
• Oversee SOPs, shift training, and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Safety & Compliance

SCADA/HMI familiarity

P&IDs reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

SCADA

HMI controls

P&IDs

Job description

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Water Operations Manager to direct 24/7 UPW and IWT production, ensuring safety, uptime, and regulatory compliance. You will lead plant staff, coordinate cross-team activities, and monitor real-time water quality to optimize processes with engineering and maintenance.

You must have a chemical/mechanical/environmental engineering degree and 10+ years in water operations, with semiconductor fab experience preferred; SCADA/HMI and P&ID expertise are