Gas and Chemical Engineer

Gas and Chemical Engineer - Perm - Durham, NC - $110,000 -$160,000

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Gas and Chemical Engineer in Durham, NC

Role Description

Own the operational performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of all gas and chemical systems. Lead engineering activities for specialty gas, bulk gas, bulk chemical, slurry delivery, chemical distribution, abatement interfaces, and associated infrastructure. Develop and execute strategies to improve system reliability, uptime, capacity, and maintainability. Establish and maintain preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and asset management programs for gas and chemical systems.

Provide technical leadership for system troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to gas and chemical distribution infrastructure. Support capacity expansions, technology transfers, and capital projects involving gas and chemical systems. Ensure systems are designed, operated, and maintained in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements. Commission and start up new equipment installations, ensuring uninterrupted supply to internal customers. Prepare funding estimates, establish budgets, control costs, and administer contracts.

Management of Third-Party TGCM and Bulk Gas Supply Contractors
Serve as the primary owner and governance lead for the outsourced Toxic Gas and Chemical Management (TGCM) provider. Establish performance metrics, KPIs, and service level expectations for contractor operations. Conduct regular contractor performance reviews focused on safety, compliance, operational excellence, quality, and cost management. Ensure TGCM personnel are properly trained, qualified, and compliant with all site and regulatory requirements.

Lead contractor oversight activities including audits, inspections, work execution reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage contractor interfaces with Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, Emergency Response Teams, and site leadership. Drive accountability for contractor performance while fostering a collaborative partnership focused on safety and operational excellence. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
Champion a strong safety culture with zero-incident expectations. Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, SEMI standards, local regulations, and company EHS requirements.

Lead hazard assessments, process safety reviews, Management of Change (MOC) activities, and risk mitigation efforts. Support emergency preparedness planning and incident response related to toxic gases and hazardous chemicals. Lead investigations of safety incidents, near misses, and system failures and implement corrective actions. Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase equipment reliability. Utilize reliability engineering principles, FMEA, RCA, and data analytics to drive performance improvements.

Develop and manage departmental budgets, operating expenditures, and capital investment plans. Lead engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to execute projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. Benchmark industry best practices and implement innovative solutions to improve utility performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations to align utility performance with production goals. Work with Process Engineering and Tool Owners to support process requirements and technology roadmap needs.

Partner with Construction and Facilities teams during design, commissioning, and startup of new systems. Provide regular updates and performance reporting to senior leadership. Support and lead activities for PSM, RMP, MOC, PCRB, and related operational processes.

Skills & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
5+ years of experience in semiconductor facilities, gas and chemical systems, industrial utilities, or related manufacturing environments.
2+ years of leadership experience managing engineering, operations, maintenance, or contractor organizations. Demonstrated expertise with semiconductor gas and chemical distribution systems, including specialty gases and hazardous chemicals.

Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience managing contractors, service providers, and multidisciplinary project teams. Proven ability to lead root cause investigations and reliability improvement initiatives. Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work onsite in a manufacturing environment. Experience within a high-volume semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. Knowledge of SEMI standards, NFPA 318, NFPA 55, and toxic gas management requirements.

Experience overseeing outsourced TGCM programs and hazardous material operations. Familiarity with bulk gas systems, specialty gas distribution, CMP slurry systems, and chemical delivery infrastructure. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering, or Project Management certifications. Experience leading large capital projects and facility expansions.

Benefits/Other Compensation

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

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