Gas and Chemical Systems (GCS) Operations Manager
About The Position
The Gas and Chemical Systems (GCS) Operations Manager is responsible for the safe operation of gas and chemical supply to the Samsung Austin Semiconductor site. The role oversees control room shifts, the Incident Response and Planning (IRP) team, maintenance teams, and GCS Planning & Support. It leads multiple teams responsible for daily equipment management and drives safe, reliable execution of 24/7 gas and chemical supply operations in coordination with engineering, maintenance, and vendor-led teams. The manager champions safety, develops the team and its capabilities, and advances equipment management, system performance, and reliability. The role also manages annual expense budgets, supports hiring and team planning for a new facility, represents the department and site with external groups and vendors, collaborates with Samsung fabs globally, and ensures operations and documentation comply with applicable requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position at Samsung Austin Semiconductor.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering preferred.
- At least 8 years of experience in facilities or semiconductor manufacturing.
- At least 4 years of experience leading technician teams in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to represent the group personally in matters involving internal and external executive levels.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of gas and chemical systems through control room teams.
- Develop the newly formed Incident Response and Planning (IRP) team to support urgent field response needs.
- Lead and participate in safety initiatives, programs, and activities.
- Improve equipment and parts management using lean principles.
- Monitor alarms and system health, and provide first-level response to equipment issues.
- Represent the department and site to external groups and agencies.
- Develop and manage annual expense budgets.
- Support safety and quality projects to improve GCS system performance and reliability.
- Promote learning, development, and job satisfaction within the group.
- Lead team planning and hiring to sustain an operations team for a new facility.
- Lead technician forums and promote collaborative, proactive safety practices.
- Build employee knowledge and competencies to support safety innovation.
- Establish and reinforce site and team goals; drive improvement through vision and effective resource prioritization.
- Anticipate future needs and guide the organization toward effective strategies.
- Advance Facilities strategies and initiatives for improved safety, reliability, and performance.
- Represent the department and site in commercial and strategic considerations with current and prospective vendors and contractors.
- Collaborate with Samsung fabs globally, including in Korea and China, to develop understanding and strategy.
- Ensure operations and documentation meet OSHA, EPA, and local agency standards.
- Partner with the site Environmental Health & Safety department to maintain robust safety operations.
- Promote learning, self-improvement, and employee progression, and develop expertise in areas supporting strategic site needs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
