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This role serves as the site subject matter expert for gas and chemical utility systems and is accountable for ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of critical facilities infrastructure.\nIn addition to direct ownership of gas and chemical systems, the engineer will manage and oversee the performance of the third-party Toxic Gas and Chemical Management (TGCM) contractor, ensuring compliance with safety standards, operational excellence, contractual obligations, and fab production requirements.\nThe successful candidate will partner closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, EHS, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Construction, and external suppliers to maintain world-class operational performance in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment.\nKey Responsibilities\nGas & Chemical Systems Leadership\nOwn the operational performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of all fab gas and chemical systems.\nLead engineering activities for specialty gas, bulk gas, bulk chemical, slurry delivery, chemical distribution, abatement interfaces, and associated infrastructure.\nDevelop and execute strategies to improve system reliability, uptime, capacity, and maintainability.\nEstablish and maintain preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and asset management programs for gas and chemical systems.\nProvide technical leadership for system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to gas and chemical distribution infrastructure.\nSupport fab capacity expansions, technology transfers, and capital projects involving gas and chemical systems.\nEnsure systems are designed, operated, and maintained in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.\nCommission and startup new equipment installations, ensuring uninterrupted supply to internal customers.\nPrepare funding estimates, establish budgets, control costs and administer contracts.\nManagement of Third-Party TGCM and Bulk Gas Supply Contractors\nServe as the primary owner and governance lead for the outsourced Toxic Gas and Chemical Management (TGCM) provider.\nEstablish performance metrics, KPIs, and service level expectations for contractor operations.\nConduct regular contractor performance reviews focused on safety, compliance, operational excellence, quality, and cost management.\nEnsure TGCM personnel are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with all site and regulatory requirements.\nLead contractor oversight activities including audits, inspections, work execution reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nManage contractor interfaces with manufacturing, facilities, EHS, emergency response teams, and site leadership.\nDrive accountability for contractor performance while fostering a collaborative partnership focused on safety and operational excellence.\nSafety, Compliance & Risk Management\nChampion a strong safety culture with zero-incident expectations.\nEnsure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, SEMI standards, local regulations, and company EHS requirements.\nLead hazard assessments, process safety reviews, management of change (MOC) activities, and risk mitigation efforts.\nSupport emergency preparedness planning and incident response related to toxic gases and hazardous chemicals.\nLead investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and system failures and implement corrective actions.\nEngineering & Continuous Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase equipment reliability.\nUtilize reliability engineering principles, FMEA, RCA, and data analytics to drive performance improvements.\nDevelop and manage departmental budgets, operating expenditures, and capital investment plans.\nLead engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to execute projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.\nBenchmark industry best practices and implement innovative solutions to improve fab utility performance.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations to align utility performance with production goals.\nWork with Process Engineering and Tool Owners to support process requirements and technology roadmap needs.\nPartner with Construction and Facilities teams during design, commissioning, and startup of new systems.\nProvide regular updates and performance reporting to the Facility Director and senior leadership.\nSupport and lead activities for Wolfspeed PSM, RMP, MOC, PCRB, etc. processes.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.\n5+ years of experience in semiconductor facilities, gas and chemical systems, industrial utilities, or related manufacturing environments.\n2+ years of leadership experience managing engineering, operations, maintenance, or contractor organizations.\nDemonstrated expertise with semiconductor gas and chemical distribution systems, including specialty gases and 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Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. 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