WTR Maintenance Engineer

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Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Develop & Execute Maintenance Strategies

• Create preventive‑ and predictive‑maintenance (PM/PdM) programs for pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, RO/EDI systems, dosing equipment, and utilities.
• Track and improve key reliability metrics (availability, MTBF, MTTR).

Drive Capital‑Project Management

• Scope, budget, procure, and commission upgrades (e.g., pump‑vibration monitoring, PLC/HMI modernization, new water‑treatment modules).
• Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, safety, and quality targets.

Root‑Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root‑Cause Analyses (RCA) on major equipment failures.
• Implement reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) and Lean/Six‑Sigma improvements to reduce downtime and waste.

Ensure Regulatory & Quality Compliance

• Maintain compliance with EPA wastewater regulations, OSHA, ISO 14001/9001, and UP‑water quality specs (conductivity, TOC, microbiology).
• Keep accurate maintenance records, permit, and audit trails.

Data Management & Automation Integration

• Use CMMS (e.g., Maximo, SAP PM) and analytics platforms (PI, PowerBI) for condition‑monitoring, KPI reporting, and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with control‑system engineers to refine alarm strategies and set‑point optimization.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide expert troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues across both plants.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or chemical engineering.

• 5-10 years of experience in industrial wastewater treatment systems and or UPW treatment systems.

• Proficiency in Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) & Reliability.

• Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Regulations.

The current base salary range for this role is between $76,000 - $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.

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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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