Operations and Maintenance Lead

Insight Global is looking for a Ops & Maintenance Lead to work on site in Austin, TX and support the strategy and introduction of products based on unique and highly differentiated capabilities of a foundry for semiconductor microsystems and defense electronics companies. Their mission is to advance the state-of-the-art in critical semiconductor domains such as advanced packaging, and in the process to help restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. They are developing cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technology that will define future roadmaps of semiconductor devices including logic, memory, 3D packaged devices, including thermal management, etc.

This position is responsible for overseeing the safe design and operation of various electrical systems for our semiconductor wafer fab and test facilities. The Facility operates over 150 different utility systems that include chemicals, gasses, variety of electrical systems, water systems, HVAC, waste, vacuum, and controls. Facilities works closely with the manufacturing team to understand how the utility systems impact the process as well as how to reduce consumption.

As the O&M Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility systems that support semiconductor wafer fabrication and testing. You will lead a team to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted facility operations.

Responsibilities :

Lead and manage the operations and maintenance of over 150 utility systems, including electrical, HVAC, water, gas, chemical, vacuum, and control systems.

Supervise and coordinate the work of maintenance technicians, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and quality execution of maintenance tasks.

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.

Monitor system performance and respond to alarms, faults, and emergencies to ensure continuous facility support for manufacturing operations.

Collaborate with engineering, EHS, and manufacturing teams to support facility upgrades, retrofits, and expansions.

Maintain accurate documentation, including maintenance logs, SOPs, equipment manuals, and compliance records.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and internal operational protocols.

Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures and process interruptions.

Required Skills & Experience :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

7+ years of experience in facilities operations and maintenance in a semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environment.

Proven experience leading technical teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Strong knowledge of building systems, including electrical distribution, HVAC, chilled water, compressed air, and gas delivery systems.

Familiarity with CMMS platforms, building automation systems (BAS), and SCADA systems.

Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation :

$95,000 to $120,000 per year annual salary.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.