Samsung Austin Semiconductor is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world and an integral part of Central Texas for more than 28 years, driving job generation, economic impact and engagement with the surrounding community.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor serves a global customer base with broad semiconductor process technology offerings that impact everyday life including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive. Through successful collaborations with foundry customers and a continuous drive to develop the most cutting-edge technologies, Samsung Austin Semiconductor has become a major player in the foundry market. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s technology portfolio for the Austin campus ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.

Samsung has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs at the Austin, Texas campus on Parmer Lane, since 1996 -- making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history. The Austin site consists of 2.76 million square feet and more than 600+ acres in land holdings. Samsung Austin Semiconductor’s economic impact in 2023 generated $15 billion into Austin’s economy through salaries and other expenditures.

In 2021, Samsung announced a new facility in Taylor, Texas, where it plans to invest a minimum $17 billion in the build-out. The site spans 1,200+ acres and the first phase of development will have 4.7 million square feet of floor space consisting of a cluster of semiconductor manufacturing buildings such as a fab, office, parking garage, central utility building, and special utility supply facilities. The Taylor facility will boost the production of semiconductor solutions that will power next-generation technologies in areas like 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing.

With more than 5,000 employees supporting both campuses, Samsung Austin Semiconductor is a premier and growing employer who provides a great place to work, is committed to environmental stewardship and being a good corporate citizenship. Our employees are the key to our success and we invest in our people with competitive compensation & benefit packages, career development opportunities and programs that enhance physical, emotional and intellectual well-being. Our employees work at the Austin campus located on Parmer Lane in northeast Austin and the construction campus in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.

Job Summary/Overview

This position supports required activities for regulatory compliance of RCRA program, Title V and NSR Air Permit conditions.

Specific Job Duties

Seeking a motivated Environmental Air Technician with strong problem solving capabilities.
Work with co-workers and oversee vendors as necessary to enhance established processes.
Coordinate required emissions testing of POU and house abatement units to ensure compliance requirements are met.
Inventory management of emissions and leak check equipment.
Conduct field assignments such as compliance audits, regulatory inspections, on the job training, field parameter sampling, job hazard analysis, and risk assessments.
Track and complete root cause investigation of liquid accumulation in exhaust systems throughout the site.
Complete required opacity checks of boilers and other infrastructure units throughout the site.
Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate environmental operational risk points with the goal of generating a safer work and more efficient workplace.
Collaborate with other departments on project coordination including step plan review, pre-task plans, work grading and job walks. Oversee emergent project work requiring environmental operational support.
Support other areas within EH&S to maintain business continuity.
Complete required routine leak detection and recovery checks of over 1500 components located throughout the SAS site.

Shift:

1st shift; M-F, 8-5pm

Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required

2+ years of experience in Environmental/Scientific Field/Chemical Industry.
GED/High School required, Associate’s of Science or higher in Environmental or other related field preferred.
40 hr. HAZWOPER, Method 21/LDAR, Stormwater Inspector, and/or RCRA Training preferred.
Industry & regulatory experience with air, water, and/or waste is preferred.
Skilled with troubleshooting Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) equipment highly desired

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools:

Measuring Destruction or Removal Efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas Abatement Equipment
Experience with performing stack testing
Experience using EPA approved methods for measuring destruction or removal efficiency (DRE) of Fluorinated GHG abatement equipment
Experience developing and leading projects.
Skillful in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs.
The capability of being in the field the majority of scheduled work time.

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Benefits

Samsung employees have access to benefits including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), onsite cafeteria, tuition assistance (after 1 year), paid time off, student loan program, wellness incentives, and many more. In addition, regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) are eligible for MBO bonus compensation, based on company, division, and individual performance.

U.S. Export Control

This position may require the ability to access information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. If the position requires it, applicants must have the ability to access export-controlled information or be eligible to receive a government authorization to access export-controlled information.

Trade Secrets

By submitting an application, you [applicant] agree[s] not to disclose to Samsung, or induce Samsung to use, any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to any current or previous employer or other person or entity.

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