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Position Summary
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KAUST Nanofabrication Core Lab (NCL) is a multidisciplinary laboratory supporting research in nanofabrication and nanotechnology. The role will support research (including semiconductors) at KAUST and regionally by providing expertise and support to staff, students, researchers and external users of the 2000m2 cleanroom. The experienced expert will ensure high levels of uptime of multiple NCL lab areas, through management of the facility, utilities and services. Safety is a priority and the role requires a highly experienced individual to work collaboratively with University stakeholders and contractors to maintain a truly world-class University facility.
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Major Responsibilities
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- This is a critical role with responsibility for maintaining all the Nanofabrication Core Lab facility systems, including:
- Toxic Gas Management (TGM) systems.
- Lab control systems, CCTV, Remote access
- Air handling and airborne particle control (HVAC, AHU, CDA, PVAC)
- Chilled, waste and DI water systems
- Process gases and gas abatement
- Responsible for Gas Cylinder (toxic and corrosive) ordering, changes and ensuring safe but adequate quantity in-stock for uninterrupted operation.
- Proactively engage with the Team Lead and Lab Director for financial planning.
- Preparation of emergency response plans, standard operating procedures, risk assessments and contractor work schedules.
- Establish effective working relationships with the relevant KAUST departments to ensure that the delivery of facilities to the NCL are timely, maintained and operational.
- Actively participate in proposals, installations and commissioning of new equipment and lab systems.
- Comply with quality management systems, monitoring facility performance and documenting/reporting processes and procedures.
- Engage with other institutions in Saudi Arabia when required, to provide expertise and technical input.
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Personal Requirements
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Competencies
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- Maintaining ISO class 5-7 cleanrooms and related laboratory safety systems, including hazardous gas detection, emergency response protocols, exhaust systems (toxic, corrosive, and heat), general abatement and spill control, fire detection and suppression.
- The candidate will be required to pass medical and face-fit tests required for some manual handling and maintenance tasks.
- Maintaining complex air handling units connected to HEPA filtration for cleanrooms.
- Understanding of cleanroom particle control protocols, air borne and surface monitoring instrumentation and data reporting to support cleanroom classification.
- Strong knowledge and work experience with OSHA and NFPA regulations (or equivalent) surrounding Life Safety Systems.
- Experience in managing projects, including scheduling of renovation and maintenance. workflows, as well as financial planning for new capital equipment and major maintenance.
- Ability to read electronic/wiring schematics and diagrams needed to maintain sophisticated facility operation.
- Concise verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Analytical, problem solving and time management skills.
- Excellent Interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a part of a team, especially in a diverse, multi-cultural and collaborative environment.
- Willingness to work unconventional hours on occasional basis, when required to do so.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree (mechanical/electronic/electrical engineering or related).
- Relevant and valid internationally recognized safety certification/training (e.g., CGA Hazardous gas handling, OSHA HAZWOPER, NFPA 55).
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Experience
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Minimum of 8 years direct experience maintaining cleanrooms and related laboratory safety systems, including hazardous gas detection, emergency response protocols, exhaust systems (toxic, corrosive, and heat), general abatement, spill control, fire detection and suppression.
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