Ultra Pure Water (UPW) Engineering Technical Lead

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Position Summary

The Ultra Pure Water (UPW) engineering team is guided by extensive data research and development that is anchored by collaborative relationships. At our Ultra Pure Water treatment plant on the Samsung Semiconductor site, our drive for current operational sustainability is balanced by future technology road mapping to ensure operational resilience and environmental stewardship.

As the Technical Lead of the UPW Engineering team, you oversees the technical integrity and future planning of the site's ultra-pure water systems to ensure safe and sustainable operations. Key responsibilities include leading the adoption of new water treatment technologies, prioritizing capital projects, and providing technical guidance to executives and staff. The role also emphasizes people leadership, focusing on mentoring engineers and developing a robust talent pipeline for the organization.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Review the technical readiness of engineering deliverables, which include the following: Promoting a safe work environment using a process safety mindset
• Monitoring system performance and trend analysis for operational needs
• Use of peer-reviewed quantitative and qualitative data in technical reports for financial requests, incident reports and upper management presentations
• Providing oversight and communication to support the needs of Operations, Instrumentation & Maintenance teams as well as sub-contractors
• Evaluating process requirements and specifications of all UPW systems
• Cultivating, sustaining and managing  collaboration to ensure site safety, quality of operation, and environmental stewardship

Provide guidance to personnel, management, and executives on clean water projects rationalization and future planning of technical road map.

• Mentor, and provide technical development opportunities for each member of the UPW team through a collaborative career mapping approach that also support organizational objectives
• Lead innovation in new water treatment technologies
• Advise the team on prioritize of daily tasks, up through capital investment execution
• Support management reporting needs through data collection, consolidation and analysis

Foster a team culture that promotes operational excellence, continuous learning, and empowerment.

Advise on succession planning for all UPW Engineer and Project Manager roles, as well as talent acquisition and retention.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

Required Education and Experience

M.S or B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Process or Industrial Engineering preferred or commiserate experience.

10+ years of experience in a process engineering environment.

5+ years in UPW.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong data analysis and troubleshooting skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Windows based applications.

Preferred Education and Experience

Demonstrated experience in guiding and mentoring engineers within a facilities environment.

Design, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up experience preferred.

12+ years of experience in a Facilities, Engineering and/or Project Management environment.

Strong technical background – with particular ability to understand, repair, and optimize industrial process systems.

Computer programming experience a plus.

PE license is a plus.

Project Management experience (PMP) a plus.

The current base salary range for this role is between $131,000 - $174,500. 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.