UPW-IWT Department Leader

Samsung•Austin, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ultrapure Water & Industrial Waste Treatment (UPW-IWT) Department Leader provides strategic direction and operational oversight for a mission-critical team of over 50 engineers, technicians, and operators. This role is responsible for ensuring 100% uptime and uncompromising quality of utilities for an advanced, high-volume Semiconductor Manufacturing facility. The Leader drives the functional strategy for water systems, ensures 100% regulatory and environmental compliance, and fosters a world-class safety culture while managing a multi-million dollar capital and expense budget.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
15+ years of experience in a high-stakes Facilities or Engineering environment (Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical, or Power industries preferred).
5-7+ years of experience in a senior leadership role managing large, diverse teams of engineers and hourly operators.
Deep knowledge of membrane filtration (RO/UF), ion exchange, and complex industrial wastewater chemistry.
Proven ability to lead data-driven process improvements and root cause analysis (FMEA, 8D, or Six Sigma).
Exceptional influence and negotiation skills with the ability to present complex technical data to executive leadership.
Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long-term roadmap for UPW and IWT systems to support future fab expansions and evolving technology nodes.
Oversee 24/7 daily operations, ensuring all ultrapure water specifications and wastewater discharge requirements are met without interruption to manufacturing.
Drive a "Zero Harm" mindset, ensuring strict adherence to OSHA standards, environmental permits (NPDES), and local/federal regulations.
Develop and manage the organization’s annual expense (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) budgets, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through lifecycle asset management.
Lead water conservation and recycling initiatives to meet corporate environmental stewardship goals and improve process efficiency.
Mentor and develop a multi-disciplinary team; establish performance metrics, accountability standards, and a culture of continuous technical improvement.
Partner with Fab Operations, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Finance to ensure organizational alignment and seamless communication.
Lead Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and emergency response protocols for all utility-related infrastructure.