Gas and Chemical Systems (GCS) Operations Manager
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $131k–$201k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. As the GCS (Gas & Chemical Systems) Operations Manager at Samsung you will be responsible for safe operation of gas and chemical supply to the site.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $131k–$201k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k. This one lists $131k–$201k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 95 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 94 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 29% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $106k–$151k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 47%
- ✓ Lean 36%
- Root cause 27%
- Six Sigma 24%
- ✓ EHS / safety 20%
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This plant: Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Taylor
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Full description from Samsung Austin SemiconductorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
As the GCS (Gas & Chemical Systems) Operations Manager at Samsung you will be responsible for safe operation of gas and chemical supply to the site. This includes overseeing CCR (control room) shifts, IRP (incident response and planning team), maintenance teams, and GCS Planning & Support team
In this position, you are responsible for leading multiple teams focused on daily equipment management. You will achieve outstanding execution and safety performance in daily 24/7 operations of gas and chemical supply systems. You will coordinate with engineering, maintenance and vendor led teams to achieve results. You will be a champion of safety and deliver world’s-best performance in all work.
Role and
Responsibilities
- ◆Oversee daily operations of gas and chemical systems through CCR teams
- ◆Develop newly formed IRP team to support urgent response needs in the field
- ◆Leadership and participation in safety initiatives, programs, and activities to drive world class safety performance
- ◆Drive improvements in equipment and part management, employing lean principles effectively
- ◆Monitor alarms, system health, and provide first level response to equipment issues
- ◆Serve as an ideal representative of the department and site to external groups and agencies
- ◆Develop and manage annual expense budgets
- ◆Support the development of safety and quality projects to improve GCS system performance and reliability
- ◆Continually drive group culture toward greater learning, development, and overall job satisfaction
- ◆Lead team planning and hiring process to sustain an operations team for a new facility.
Here's What You'll Need
- ✓BS degree in engineering preferred
- ✓8+ years of experience in facilities or semiconductor manufacturing
- ✓4+ years of experience leading technician teams in a large scale manufacturing environment
- ✓Strong presentation skills and the ability to personally represent the group in all matters to executive levels (internal and external)
qualifications
This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.
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About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.
Come innovate with us!
Here's What You'll Be Responsible
Primary
Safety Leadership
- •Lead operation technician forums to maintain a collaborative culture of proactive safety actions and protocols
- •Drive increasing knowledge and competencies of employees to support safety innovation
Achieve World Class Results
- •Establish and reinforce site and team goals
- •Drive improvement through vision and effective resource management and prioritization
- •Anticipate future needs and guide the organization towards effective strategies
- •Advance and support Facilities strategies and initiatives for improved safety, reliability, and performance
- •Provide innovative and forward-thinking to drive industry-leading strategies
High Level Representation
- •Provide effective representation of the department and the site for commercial and strategic considerations with current and prospective vendors and contractors
- •Collaborate and drive understanding and strategy with all Samsung fabs globally (Korea, China)
Ensure Compliance
- •Ensure all operations and documentation meet standards of OSHA, EPA, and local agencies
- •Partner and collaborate with the site Environmental Health & Safety department to maintain robust safety operations
Employee Development
- •Lead a culture of learning and self-improvement
- •Sponsor and promote programs and a business environment of dedicated employee progression
- •Attract and develop expertise in key areas to support strategic site needs
Skills and
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.
Trade Secrets
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