Job description
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 26 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 ranges from 65nm to 28nm using planar transistor technology to the more advanced 14nm 3D FinFet technology.
With more than 3,300 employees, 2.45 million square feet of floor space, and more than 600+ acres in land holdings, Samsung Austin Semiconductor's economic impact in 2021 generated $6.3 billion into Austin's economy through salaries and other expenditures. Plus, that same year, its parent company, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd announced a $17 billion investment to boost semiconductor production capacity at a new site in Taylor, Texas. This is in addition to the $18 billion invested in Samsung Austin Semiconductor's Austin, Texas campus, since 1996 - making it one of the largest direct foreign investments in United States history.
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 citizen. 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 various locations throughout Central Texas including the main plant on East Parmer Lane in northeast Austin, a satellite office near Pflugerville and the construction site in Taylor, Texas. Learn more at www.samsung.com/us/sas.
Roles and Responsibilities
Job Summary/Overview
- The Electrical Technician is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and commissioning of medium and high voltage electrical systems. They will also perform calibration of complex relay and power metering equipment.
- This is a full-time position (1st-shift, Monday thru Friday, works 6:00am to 3:00pm M-F. OT as required by project or site needs.). The position is a part of a 3-man team under Infra Electrical department. They will also cross train and be part of the EEW/QC/Commissioning Team
Specific Job Duties
- Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of protective relay equipment.
- Perform function testing of substation control circuits on relay panels and transformers.
- Acceptance and maintenance testing of Low Voltage MCCs/Buckets, and MV Starters.
- Low, and medium voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
- Power transformer testing.
- Cable testing – Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hi-pot.
- Work with electrical engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve relay switching issues.
- Test and perform other electrical maintenance activity within the plant environment as directed.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects or the need for adjustment and repair, and to ensure compliance with NEC and job site specifications.
- Interpret blueprints and schematics.
- Work from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, inside cleanrooms, high noise areas or hot environments to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures.
- Use CMMS to track repairs, parts inventory, and preventive maintenance.
- Establish and write policies, procedures and guidelines for plant operations and maintenance
- Able to work well in team environment, mentoring/training others, and effectively communicate throughout the organization (engineers, technicians, management, customers).
- Troubleshooting: Responds to equipment and system failures and utilizes structured problem solving and troubleshooting techniques to make necessary adjustments to return normal operational status.
Skill and Qualifications:
Education, Training, Certification(s) and Minimum years of experience required
- High School Diploma or GED is required, a certificate from a technical school or utility training program a plus.
- Prefer an Associates' degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in electrical power, or similar training from the U.S. military.
- Enrolled in TDLR Apprentice program to track hours worked in the field to obtain Journeyman Electricians License when eligible.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Software, and Tools:
- Strong knowledge of the NEC 70E code as it applies to industrial installations.
- Strong understanding of electrical distribution system and single line diagrams
- Knowledge of standard practices of the Electrical trade
- Prefer OSHA 30 training.
- Experience and training in the use of meters to read Voltage, Current (Amps)
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