Specialty Gas Design/Construction Engineer

Position Summary

The Specialty Gas Engineer is responsible for code compliance and safety for new construction, retrofit construction, and the evaluation of existing facilities as they pertain to Fab and Fab support sustaining operations. This role manages design teams during facility construction and tool hookup design to ensure the review and approval of specialty gas system connections and materials of construction. The engineer manages construction general contractor activities for new and retrofit projects and oversees the comprehensive equipment and system handover plan to the customer and project closeout.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead strategic fab and support project planning for specialty gas systems, including the review and approval of all "first-of-the-kind" process tool gas requirements and identifying critical path solutions for code and regulatory concerns.
• Develop, review, and approve SAS site construction and tool hookup specifications related to gas piping, equipment, and associated distribution rooms and buildings.
• Provide technical guidance to contracted design teams for the review and approval of gas connections and materials of construction.
• Interface with site operations and EHS teams to audit existing piping, equipment, and secondary containment to ensure they meet applicable codes and standards.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between the Construction General Contractor, Subcontractors, Consultant Design Teams, and various SAS Owner organizations.
• Proactively support and respond to submittals, RFIs, NCRs, SWNs, and other related requests pertaining to Specialty Gas system construction.
• Identify, track, manage, resolve, and communicate project issues during construction, including documenting Site Observation Reports and managing construction punch lists to resolution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risk points regarding safety and code compliance.
• Perform regular field observation inspections to verify existing conditions of previously installed ductwork, piping, and equipment to ensure safety and code standards are maintained.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills to interface with stakeholders across SAS Infra, Manufacturing, and Engineering organizations to meet aggressive goals and timelines.
• Oversee the development and execution of the system handover plan, ensuring all as-builts, certifications, and O&M manuals are approved and transferred to the customer.

Here's What You'll need

• Education: 4-year degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Construction Engineering.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of specialty gas design and project experience focused on systems in an industrial setting.
• Industry Experience: Semiconductor Facilities experience or a related high-tech industrial field is strongly preferred.
• Construction Experience: 5+ years of direct experience in a construction site setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Tools

Required

• Codes & Standards: Working knowledge of IBC, IFC, NFPA, and other codes and standards applicable to specialty gas system design and construction.
• Project Management: Proven experience managing and leading projects through the full lifecycle (design, specification, and construction).
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read and interpret complex design plans, shop drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Software Proficiency:
• Technical: Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM 360, and Bluebeam.
• General: Aptitude for documentation and data analysis using MS Office programs.
• Custom: Ability to learn internally developed software and interface with programmers to manage code compliance databases.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
• Availability: Reliable and punctual attendance; ability to work overtime or non-scheduled days as required.

Desired/Preferred

• Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas (or registered in another state with the ability to transfer).
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).

Pay and benefits

The current base salary range for this role is between $106,000 - $145,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

• Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
• All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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