Cleanroom Protocol Manager

BlackRock Resources•Santa Clara, CA

18h

About The Position

Blackrock Resources is seeking a Cleanroom Protocol Manager to support a semiconductor project at a client site in Santa Clara, California. The role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cleanroom protocols and contamination-control procedures in line with project and client requirements. It oversees cleanroom access, gowning, material handling, housekeeping, and personnel compliance, while coordinating with construction management, contractors, facility operations, and safety teams to maintain cleanroom integrity. The manager conducts inspections, audits, and compliance assessments; identifies contamination risks; and coordinates corrective and preventive actions. The role also establishes training programs, manages entry requirements and protocol documentation, supports cleanroom certification and environmental monitoring, reviews construction work plans for impacts on cleanroom operations, investigates protocol violations, and reports cleanroom performance and concerns to project leadership.

Requirements

Experience managing cleanroom protocols, contamination control, or cleanroom operations in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of cleanroom classifications, gowning requirements, contamination prevention, and controlled-environment procedures.
Knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom standards and applicable semiconductor industry practices.
Experience overseeing contractors and coordinating cleanroom compliance during construction or facility operations.
Ability to conduct inspections, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret project specifications, standard operating procedures, and client requirements.
Relevant experience in cleanroom operations, contamination control, semiconductor manufacturing, or construction management.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
Familiarity with electronic inspection, reporting, and compliance-tracking systems.
Familiarity with document-control and cleanroom-monitoring systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication facilities and cleanroom construction activities.
Prior experience in a supervisory or management role.
Semiconductor fabrication facility experience.
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
Experience with Procore or similar construction management software.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain cleanroom protocols and contamination-control procedures.
Oversee cleanroom access, gowning procedures, material handling, housekeeping, and personnel compliance.
Monitor construction and maintenance activities for compliance with cleanliness and contamination-control standards.
Coordinate with construction management, contractors, facility operations, and safety teams to maintain cleanroom integrity.
Conduct routine cleanroom inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
Identify contamination risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Establish and maintain cleanroom training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Manage cleanroom entry requirements, personnel qualifications, and protocol documentation.
Support cleanroom certification, environmental monitoring, and cleanliness verification activities.
Review construction work plans and procedures for potential impacts on cleanroom operations.
Investigate protocol violations, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions.
Prepare compliance reports and communicate cleanroom performance and concerns to project leadership.