Director, Water Treatment and Reclaim (WTR)

Samsung Electronics•Taylor, TX

10d•$217,000 - $281,500•Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is hiring a Director of Water Treatment and Reclaim to provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance of the Taylor site's Ultrapure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater Treatment (IWT) systems. The role is accountable for utility reliability and quality, safety, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and long-term infrastructure development supporting semiconductor manufacturing. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary organization with at least five direct reports, approximately 80 in-house employees, and up to 60 embedded contractors across engineering, operations, and maintenance. The position oversees capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, equipment reliability, system performance, operating budgets, capital expenditures, staffing plans, and commercial agreements. It also leads long-term utility strategy, infrastructure master planning, and capacity expansion aligned with future manufacturing needs. The Director manages utility providers, contractors, consultants, vendors, and strategic partners, and represents Samsung in engagements with regulatory agencies, government officials, utility authorities, and other stakeholders. The role collaborates with Samsung semiconductor facilities in Korea and China to align engineering standards, technologies, and utility strategies. It is responsible for building organizational capability, developing managers and technical leaders, and ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective utility services. The current base salary range is $217,000–$281,500. Total compensation includes a benefits package and may include participation in incentive compensation programs. All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time and on-site. Employment may be contingent on satisfying U.S. export-control requirements, including U.S. person status or the employer obtaining a required export license.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, operations, or maintenance of large-scale industrial utility systems, including significant leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Civil, or a related discipline is preferred.
Extensive knowledge of Ultrapure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater Treatment (IWT) systems; semiconductor manufacturing experience is preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors.
Experience directing large-scale capital projects, infrastructure development, commissioning, and system upgrades.
Strong knowledge of utility quality requirements, engineering specifications, system reliability, maintenance programs, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to develop long-term infrastructure strategies, establish performance KPIs, and drive operational improvements.
Experience managing operating budgets, capital investments, external utility providers, and commercial agreements.
Strong leadership, technical problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to engage senior executives and government agencies.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience with UPW and IWT systems in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the site's UPW and IWT systems.
Manage a multidisciplinary organization of at least five direct reports, approximately 80 employees, and up to 60 embedded contractors.
Own long-term utility strategies, infrastructure master planning, capital investments, and capacity expansion for the Taylor site.
Direct engineering and capital projects, including equipment specifications, design reviews, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Ensure utility systems meet engineering specifications, water quality standards, operational requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Establish and oversee KPIs for reliability, utility quality, maintenance effectiveness, safety, operating efficiency, and financial performance.
Ensure engineering teams monitor utility quality, manage system performance, and address specification deviations.
Oversee operations and maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance, FMCS monitoring, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and system upgrades.
Manage external utility providers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure reliable service, contract compliance, and cost effectiveness.
Represent Samsung with regulatory agencies, government officials, utility authorities, and external stakeholders.
Develop and manage operating budgets, capital expenditures, staffing plans, and commercial agreements.
Drive safety, reliability, operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop organizational capabilities, management effectiveness, technical expertise, and succession plans.
Lead engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractor teams in achieving strong safety performance; establish accountability for safe work practices, hazard prevention, and Samsung EHS compliance; and support safety training and incident prevention.
Anticipate future manufacturing demands and develop long-term water and wastewater infrastructure strategies.
Direct troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, major repairs, and infrastructure upgrades to minimize operational disruptions.
Implement technologies and industry practices to improve system performance and reduce operating costs.
Lead commercial negotiations, service agreements, and strategic partnerships supporting current operations and future expansion.
Collaborate with Samsung's global semiconductor facilities, including Korea and China, to align engineering standards, technologies, and utility strategies.
Ensure appropriate monitoring, testing, inspection, documentation, regulatory reporting, corrective actions, and agency coordination; partner with Environmental Health & Safety on compliant operations.
Develop managers and technical leaders through coaching and performance management; foster accountability, learning, collaboration, and operational excellence; and attract, retain, and develop technical expertise.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) matching with immediate vesting
Onsite cafés
Onsite workout facilities
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Paid time off (PTO)
Two personal holidays and ten regular holidays
Wellness incentives
Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance