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Water Tailings Engineer

Kearny, AZ · On-site

$80K - $99K/yr

... Engineer (RTWOE) to oversee mine tailings storage facilities (TSFs) and related water management ... The position will oversee the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of TSFs and water ...

Operations Engineer

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

The Aquarion Water Authority (AWA) is a locally governed, not-for-profit water authority providing ... Job Summary The Operations Engineer is responsible for providing operational and engineering review ...

Operations Engineer

Greenwich, CT · On-site

$95K - $119K/yr

The Aquarion Water Authority (AWA) is a locally governed, not-for-profit water authority providing ... Job Summary The Operations Engineer is responsible for providing operational and engineering review ...

Utilities Water Operations & Maintenance Manager Job Category : Utilities Requisition Number ... Work collaboratively with the Engineering Asset Management team to support data collection, data ...

Operations Engineer

Hebron, OH

$63K - $86K/yr

MPW Industrial Water provides reliable water solutions featuring custom-designed mobile and base ... JOB FUNCTION: The Operations Engineer supports MPW's Industrial Water division by providing ...

Water Lead

Houston, TX

$17 - $21.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in engineering, earth sciences, or a related technical discipline. * 8+ years of experience in water management, produced water operations, or water infrastructure in oil and gas ...

Water Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in engineering, earth sciences, or a related technical discipline. * 8+ years of experience in water management, produced water operations, or water infrastructure in oil and gas ...

$121K - $136K/yr

Manager, Water Operations - NH Full-Time Regular Full-Time Management AWA Hampton-NH 22 days ago ... Collaborates with operations and engineering colleagues to ensure the effectiveness of operations ...

Operations Engineer

Midland, TX · On-site

$68K - $92K/yr

WaterBridge is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Operations Engineer to support the safe and efficient operation of our water midstream infrastructure in the Permian Basin. The Operations ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for water operations engineer in the United States is $85,029.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Water Operations Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,029 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Water Operations Manager

Austin, TX

Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.
Appliances and Electrical and Electronics Wholesalers • 10K+ employees

$147K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago


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Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

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!

Position Summary

The Water Operations Manager directs 24/7 ultra-pure water (UPW) and industrial wastewater treatment (IWT) production, managing daily plant output, driving shift performance, and ensuring absolute safety and environmental compliance for semiconductor manufacturing.
This role oversees daily plant activities, coordinates shift handoffs, and monitors realtime waterpurity metrics while working with engineering to optimize processes and with maintenance to schedule preventive repairs without impacting fab uptime. This position also enforce strict EHS policies, manage chemicalhandling protocols, and ensure continuous compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Water Operations Manager ensures rapid resolution of SCADA/HMI alarms to maintain uptime, enforces accurate SOPs and shift logs, and cultivates a highperformance, safetyfirst culture among operations technicians.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's What You'll Be Responsible For:

  • 24/7ShiftExecution&StaffManagement:Directdailyactivitiesofplantoperatorsandshifttechnicians,ensuringcontinuous,high-puritywaterdeliveryandzerofabinterruptions.
  • Cross-TeamCoordination:Leaddailyoperations,maintenance,andengineering(OPS/MX/ENG)alignmentmeetingstoprioritizeworkandresolveplantexcursions.
  • Safety&RegulatoryCompliance:Enforcestrictenvironmentalhealthandsafety(EHS)protocolsandlocal/state/federalregulatorystandardsforchemicalhandlingandwastewaterdischarge.
  • SystemMonitoring&QualityControl:Trackreal-timewaterqualityparameters,reviewperformancetrendsviaSCADA/HMI,andmanageimmediateresponsetosystemalarms.
  • SOP&WorkforceDevelopment:Overseestandardoperatingprocedures(SOPs),driveoperatorshifttraining,andconductongoingperformancemanagement.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

  • Education:Bachelor'sdegreeinChemical,Mechanical,EnvironmentalEngineering,orarelatedtechnicaldiscipline.

  • Experience:10+yearsofprogressiveexperienceinwater/wastewateroperationsorheavyindustrial/processenvironments,withspecificsemiconductorfabexperiencestronglypreferred.

  • TechnicalKnowledge:Deepunderstandingofwatertreatmentprocesses(RO,CEDI,UF,UV,ionexchange,andbiological/chemicalwastewatertreatment).

  • SystemsProficiency:FamiliaritywithSCADA,HMIcontrols,andreadingP&IDs(PipingandInstrumentationDiagrams).

  • Compliance&Safety:StronggraspofOSHA,EHSguidelines,andenvironmentaldischargepermits.

The current base salary range for this role is between $147,000 - $200,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards
At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting

  • Onsite cafe(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.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

Trade Secrets Notice
By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung-or encourage Samsung to use-any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

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