Director, Water Treatment and Reclaim (WTR)

Samsung • Taylor, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Water and Wastewater Treatment and Reclaim leads the design, construction, commissioning, operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s Ultrapure Water (UPW) and Industrial Wastewater Treatment (IWT) systems at the Taylor site. The role is accountable for utility reliability and quality, safety, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and long-term infrastructure development supporting semiconductor manufacturing.

The Director leads 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 role oversees capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, equipment reliability, and system performance, while ensuring established KPIs, technical specifications, and utility quality standards are met. The Director also owns long-term strategic planning and capacity expansion, aligning investments with future manufacturing requirements.

The position manages external utility providers, contractors, and strategic partners, and represents Samsung in engagements with regulatory agencies, government officials, utility authorities, and other stakeholders. It develops and manages operating budgets, capital expenditures, staffing plans, and commercial agreements; drives safety, reliability, operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement; and develops organizational capability and succession planning. All positions are full-time and on-site.

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 among the listed fields.
• Extensive knowledge of UPW and IWT systems.
• 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.
• Proven 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.
• Employment may be contingent on verifying that the applicant is a U.S. Person or the employer obtaining any necessary export license under federal law.

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 system 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 planning.
• 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 promote safety competency through training and incident prevention.
• Anticipate future manufacturing demands and develop long-term water and wastewater infrastructure strategies.
• Monitor system availability, utility quality, treatment performance, and equipment reliability; direct troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, major repairs, and infrastructure upgrades to minimize disruptions.
• Lead projects and improvements to increase capacity, efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, and implement innovative technologies and industry best practices to improve performance and reduce operating costs.
• Serve as the senior departmental representative for technical, operational, commercial, and strategic matters; manage external provider and vendor relationships; and lead commercial negotiations, service agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with Samsung’s global semiconductor facilities, including Korea and China, to align engineering standards, technologies, and utility strategies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and applicable local, state, and federal regulations, OSHA requirements, engineering specifications, quality requirements, and Samsung EHS standards.
• Oversee monitoring, testing, inspection, documentation, regulatory inspections, compliance reporting, corrective actions, and agency coordination in partnership with Environmental Health & Safety.
• Develop managers and technical leaders through coaching, performance management, and succession planning; foster accountability, continuous learning, collaboration, and operational excellence; and attract, retain, and develop technical expertise.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid time off, two personal holidays, and 10 regular holidays.
• Wellness incentives.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
• Competitive benefits package and potential participation in company incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director