Expansion Capital Manufacturing Representative

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

HSC is growing, and we need you! At HSC, we're entering a transformative period and our impact is being recognized both locally and nationally, highlighted by a $325 million CHIPS grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. We're using this funding to expand our semi-grade polysilicon production, crucial for AI and other advanced technologies. Come be part of our talented One Team and help us shape the vital industries of the future.

Summary

This position serves as engineering liaison between project, construction and manufacturing teams during major plant expansion projects. Project sizes are large, >$100MM. Works as part of the HSC project team, interfaces with external partners, reports to the Portfolio Management Office Director, is accountable to the HSC Portfolio Management Office within the major capital expansion area .

The manufacturing rep applies technical discipline knowledge to review design, solve problems, assess performance and optimize manufacturing processes within the design of capital expansions, while coordinating the startup activities of those expansions.

This position shares responsibility with the project team for: adhering to project scope, meeting project schedule, maintaining cost control, and achieving process operability and maintainability. They support and reinforce the project, construction and manufacturing teams from project conception through final project turnover to Manufacturing or Environmental / Utility area teams.

Essential Functions

• Leads or participates in Startup Team formation. Identifies the people resources necessary for a safe and timely startup meeting the project’s goals. This includes plant maintenance and support people needed for project reviews.
• Participates in pre-construction Engineering reviews and project planning.
• Follows construction progress and participates in solving construction and installation problems.
• Communicates with all project stake holders in a logical, systematic and timely manner.
• Leads the Management of Change process to facilitate the safe startup of new processes and/or equipment.
• Manages all aspects of pre-commissioning, commissioning and checkout, through initial energizing, heat-up and startup of the new process and associated systems.
• Participates in management of change for engineering and construction of the project.
• Completes necessary documentation for project turnover to manufacturing.
  
  

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains work practices consistent with the Corporate Code of Ethics and Corporate Values. Emphasizes planning and start-up activities that ensure health, safety, quality and environmental aspects of the job are achieved and are elevated in priority above schedule and cost.
• Understands and learns department, safety and manufacturing technical methods and procedures used to do assigned work in a timely and efficient manner. Provides support, as required by manufacturing leadership, to assess and improve manufacturing processes and equipment reliability.
• Supports and leads safety initiatives and drives the safety performance of the startup team.
• Works with the project, manufacturing and startup teams, to identify design and construction problems impeding the assigned project’s progress. Performs investigative work, analyzes collected data, assesses alternatives for proceeding and makes recommendations to the teams.
• Participates in professional growth programs and development as required.
• Leads or supports operator skill development and training, in preparation for process startup.
  
  

Skills

• Working know-how of capital project execution: FEL and Execution, and associated deliverables.
• Experienced understanding of:
• multi-discipline engineering interactions and workflows
• procurement workflows
• multi-discipline construction management interactions
• Strong organization and written/oral communication, while working with internal and external project teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience of working in complex teams of engineering disciplines, manufacturing, business, and regulatory functions.
• Maturity and ability to maintain positive attitude during difficult situations and times of ambiguity.
• Proficiency with business computer applications (SAP, MS Office Suite).
  

Behaviors

• Building Collaborative Relationships - Manages Conflict
• Taking Initiative – Action Oriented
• Managing Execution – Directs Work
• Influencing People – Communicates Effectively
• Being Flexible and Adaptable – Situational Adaptability
  
  

Environment/Working Conditions

• This job involves a high percentage of time spent at individual computer workstations and within an office setting collaborating with other team members and other teams.
• Physical activities include traveling to field construction areas, fabrication shops, production buildings, and climbing stairs. Environmental conditions of the job include exposure to all kinds of weather while traveling within the plant. The use of goggles, boots, and gloves will be required in plant production areas.
  
  

Required Work Experience

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's degree preferred
  
  

Work Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of continuous chemical plant experience
• Minimum budget experiences $50MM TIC
  
  

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If You Are An Individual With a Disability And You Need An Accommodation Or Other Assistance During The Application Process, Please Call Our Human Resources Department At

989.301.5333

or email your request to

G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 628