Senior Principal Research Officer, Facilities, CSPO

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in facilities or engineering operations, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams of engineers, technicians, and service partners in complex environments
• Strong working knowledge of semiconductor or high-spec environments (e.g., cleanrooms, process utilities, contamination control)
• Experience in managing critical systems such as HVAC, cleanroom systems, UPW (Ultra-Pure Water), CDA, gas systems, and electrical infrastructure
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, workplace safety standards, and audit requirements
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams
• Demonstrated experience in leading or supportingfacilities projects, including upgrades, expansions, and system retrofits

Additional Information

Job Summary Facilities Operations & Reliability Provide strategic oversight of daily facilities operations, ensuring high up time and reliability of critical infrastructure supporting semiconductor and research activities Cleanroom,Biosafety Lab and Technical Environment Management Oversee operations of cleanroom facilities, ensuring compliance with required ISO classifications and contamination control standards Leadership& Team Management Lead, develop, and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and facilities professionals Stakeholder& Vendor Management Act as the key interface between facilities, research teams, and corporate stakeholders within A*STAR Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and support business continuity Compliance,Safety & Governance Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, particularly in high-risk semiconductor environments CapacityPlanning & Monitoring Develop and maintain capacity plans for key infrastructure systems (e.g., power, cooling, process utilities, space utilisation) Implement monitoring frameworks and data analytics to track system performance, utilisation, and trends Identify capacity constraints, risks, and optimisation opportunities, providing proactive recommendations Align capacity planning with business growth, research demands, and future expansion requirements CapitalPlanning, Financial & Strategic Management Manage facilities operating budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and optimisation initiatives Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, energy savings, and sustainable operations Support long-term planning for infrastructure upgrades, capacity expansion, and capital investments Lead the development of short- and long-term capital plans (CAPEX) aligned with organisational strategy ContinuousImprovement & Innovation Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facilities portfolio, including digitalisation, automation, and smart facilities management solutions Implement best practices in facilities engineering and semiconductor operations to enhance performance and resilience Champion innovation in facilities management to support evolving organisational and industry needs

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