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Direct the development, implementation, and communication of the Shutdown Safety Program. Direct the outage plan and schedule execution ensuring technical specification compliance while maintaining ...

Champion safety within the maintenance department by actively supporting site safety programs and ... Develop and maintain shutdown calendars and schedules, facilitate shutdown planning and daily ...

Maintenance Shutdown Scheduler

El Dorado, AR ยท On-site

$52K - $64K/yr

Ensure all activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements; conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans. * Oversee shutdown execution, monitor schedule ...

Safety Manager

Leipsic, OH ยท On-site

$56/hr

Join a contractor supporting a major shutdown and expansion project at a manufacturing facility in Leipsic, OH. This role offers the opportunity to oversee safety during demolition, equipment ...

Safety Manager

Demopolis, AL ยท On-site

$54 - $56/hr

Construction Safety Manager (Day & Night Shift)???? Location: Demopolis, AL???? Duration: 15 Days ... Join a contractor supporting a critical shutdown project involving conveyor replacement and ...

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How much do shutdown safety jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for shutdown safety in the United States is $32.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.48 and $39.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a shutdown safety?

A Shutdown Safety job involves ensuring a safe work environment during plant or industrial shutdowns, turnarounds, or maintenance periods. Responsibilities include enforcing safety protocols, conducting risk assessments, overseeing hazard controls, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Shutdown Safety personnel work closely with teams to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies. Their role is critical in reducing risks and maintaining a safe workplace during high-risk maintenance activities.

What are the main responsibilities of a shutdown safety professional during an industrial shutdown?

A Shutdown Safety professional is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with safety protocols during planned plant or facility shutdowns. This includes conducting hazard identification and risk assessments, performing safety briefings, inspecting work areas for compliance, and overseeing permit-to-work systems. They actively collaborate with operations teams, contractors, and supervisors to coordinate safe work practices and respond promptly to any safety incidents or near-misses. Given the high-risk nature of shutdowns, these professionals play a critical role in preventing accidents and ensuring that all personnel return home safely. Expect a dynamic environment with a strong focus on teamwork, communication, and proactive problem-solving.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the shutdown safety position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Shutdown Safety role, candidates need strong knowledge of industrial safety practices, hazard identification, and compliance with OSHA or site-specific safety regulations, often backed by qualifications such as a safety diploma and relevant certifications like OSHA 30 or NEBOSH. Familiarity with safety management software, incident reporting systems, and standard PPE inspection tools is commonly required. Effective communication, situational awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are critical soft skills. These competencies are vital to ensure the safety of all personnel during high-risk shutdown operations and to minimize incidents in fast-paced, complex environments.

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Infographic showing various Shutdown Safety job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,344 per year, or $32.4 per hour.

Shutdown Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Semiconductor Construction

Fremont, CA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

The Construction Shutdown Project Manager serves as the Owner's Representative responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing facility shutdowns and outage-driven construction activities within active semiconductor manufacturing environments. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and business stakeholders to develop shutdown strategies, manage schedules and resources, coordinate critical work activities, and ensure shutdown scopes are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational and project requirements. The Shutdown Project Manager plays a key role in minimizing operational disruption while supporting successful project delivery, facility reliability, and continuous manufacturing operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience working in either design or construction of projects. Labs, Semiconductor, and/or Critical Facility Construction is preferred.
  • PMP, CCM, or EIT is a plus
  • Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
  • History of strong client relations and people management skills
  • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills are fundamental to the success of facility project managers
  • Skills to identify issues and proactively respond to project issues
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the planning, scheduling, and execution of facility shutdowns and outage-driven projects across the campus
  • Develop and maintain the shutdown master schedule, forecast resource needs, and identify milestone dates
  • Balance onsite contractor and maintenance resources across multiple projects and shutdown activities
  • Organize and maintain project history, schedules, and forecasting information using Microsoft Project and Excel
  • Develop, update, and maintain shutdown procedures, planning tools, and readiness documentation
  • Coordinate shutdown activities with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Business Unit Managers, and Facilities teams
  • Conduct shutdown planning, priority, and readiness meetings and provide updates to project stakeholders and management
  • Prepare shutdown reports, status updates, and post-shutdown summaries for leadership and stakeholders
  • Develop shutdown management plans including logistics plans, traffic management plans, organizational charts, risk assessments, and field leadership schedules
  • Liaise with operations and maintenance teams to validate project scope, isolation requirements, maintenance activities, and execution strategies
  • Coordinate contractor activities including work scoping, logistics, execution planning, and completion tracking
  • Monitor shutdown safety KPIs, schedule adherence, execution performance, and risks, and communicate findings to key stakeholders
  • Chair shutdown readiness meetings and maintain readiness tracking tools
  • Ensure shutdown work scopes are fully developed, reviewed, and prepared prior to execution
  • Support implementation of safety programs, safety discussions, site safety meetings, and safe work execution practices
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, risk management, problem solving, and continuous improvement across project teams
  • Support development of a positive team culture focused on communication, safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
  • Participate in and support incident and event investigations
Benefits Offered:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insuranceย 
Accident Insuranceย 
Long Term Disabilityย 
401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
15 days of paid time off
8 paid national holidays
Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements:

At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:ย ย 

  • List of all Educational Achievementsย ย 
  • List of all Professional Licenses or Certificatesย ย 
  • List of Awards Receivedย ย 
  • Detailed Employment History with each company or government agency including:ย ย 

oย Name & Contact Information of the firm or agencyย ย 

oย Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)ย ย 

oย Positions Heldย ย 

oย List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each projectย ย 

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At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, andย equitableย workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.ย