FBR/DPR Shift Lead

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Date: Jun 11, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

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.

 

Summary

The Shift Leader is responsible for executing direction provided to the shift operations team to operate the manufacturing assets in a disciplined manner to safely and efficiently process waste silicon and preserve the integrity of the idled assets. The Shift Leader will be trained in all functions of the ECO and PCO positions on multiple technologies in their assigned areas. The Shift Leader will assist and direct PCOs based on prioritization set by the Production Coordinator. The Shift Leader is a key person for mentoring area operators, troubleshooting, and upset response. The Shift Leader is responsible for the use of operational discipline instructional documentation, including SOP, SMP, SWI, SKP, TWI or any other temporary or permanent approved procedures, in addition to adherence to all Site Safety Standards.    

 

Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

 

• Si offloading – S-453, S-553

• Fired Heaters and Vaporization – S-568

• Fluid Bed Reactor – S-560

• HP STC system – S-459 STC

• Satellite Control Building – S-551

• Idled Buildings – S-460, S-462, S-468

• DPR Processing – S-457, S-557

• H2 Compressors – S-454

• Glycol Refrigeration - S-454, S-563

• Flash tank, Spent bed and drop tank – S-459 FBR

• Satellite Building – S-451, S-463

• Quench Building – S-458

• ClSi Compressor – S-292

• Si Storage and Emergency Scrubber – S-580/S-581

• DPR storage tank farm – S-452

• DIST – DPH/TCS/Amine/LSG – S-455

• DIST – DPH/TCS/Amine/LSG – S-465 

 

This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance, including Safety & Environment, Quality, Reliability, Production, and Productivity. 

Essential Functions

  • Accountable and responsible for providing shift operations direction as well as assisting to operate and maintain manufacturing assets in disciplined manner adhering to all regulatory and site management systems including thorough completion of process rounds. This includes being responsible for quenching of Spray Dryer dust material in the S-458 process.  
  • Recognize, react to, and escalate Abnormal Situations to Production leadership/Site Shift Coordinator 
  • Lead shift exchange for area.  Accountable for completion of shift exchange and up to date completion of instructional documentation (including SOP, SMP, SWI, SKP, TWI or any other temporary or permanent approved procedures) and shift communication. 
  • Accountable for ensuring the autonomous maintenance work in the area is on schedule and ensuring that all purging, prepping, lock-outs, and maintenance is done safely and according to site standard.  Writes safe work permits, excavation permits, and confined space permits in areas as required. 
  • Responsible for responding to emergencies throughout the Site as directed by HSC’s Incident Command Structure, participating in HEAT training and mock emergencies on site, and assisting other buildings as needed during emergencies or process upsets. 
  • Responsible for maintaining proficiency in the use of the process control systems by regularly operating the process via the PCO chair. Timing and duration to be established by Production Coordinator. 
  • Accountable for escalation of equipment issues to Maintenance Coordinator/Site Shift Coordinator via the work notification process. 
  • Assist Production Coordinator in management of team performance by participating in on going coaching, feedback, and recognition in accordance with the site collaborative coaching process. 
  • Participate in Behavior Based Safety program 
  • Mentor, assist, and provide direction for creation of high quality work notifications  
  • Provide feedback to Operational Excellence and Training team for instructional documentation improvement, modification and completeness. 
  • Participate in Continuous improvement program by generating and communicating ideas to improve the technology and process operations for higher quality, lower cost, safer and more reliable operation. 

Essential Functions of the Job

  • Accountable and responsible for providing shift operations direction as well as assisting to operate and maintain manufacturing assets in disciplined manner adhering to all regulatory and site management systems including thorough completion of process rounds. This includes being responsible for quenching of Spray Dryer dust material in the S-458 process. 
  • Recognize, react to, and escalate Abnormal Situations to Production leadership/Site Shift Coordinator 
  • Lead shift exchange for area. Accountable for completion of shift exchange and up to date completion of instructional documentation (including SOP, SMP, SWI, SKP, TWI or any other temporary or permanent approved procedures) and shift communication. 
  • Accountable for ensuring the autonomous maintenance work in the area is on schedule and ensuring that all purging, prepping, lock-outs, and maintenance is done safely and according to site standard. Writes safe work permits, excavation permits, and confined space permits in areas as required. 
  • Responsible for responding to emergencies throughout the Site as directed by HSC’s Incident Command Structure, participating in HEAT training and mock emergencies on site, and assisting other buildings as needed during emergencies or process upsets. 
  • Responsible for maintaining proficiency in the use of the process control systems by regularly operating the process via the PCO chair. Timing and duration to be established by Production Coordinator. 
  • Accountable for escalation of equipment issues to Maintenance Coordinator/Site Shift Coordinator via the work notification process. 

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

  • Assist Production Coordinator in management of team performance by participating in on going coaching, feedback, and recognition in accordance with the site collaborative coaching process.
  • Participate in Behavior Based Safety program 
  • Mentor, assist, and provide direction for creation of high quality work notifications 
  • Provide feedback to Operational Excellence and Training team for instructional documentation improvement, modification and completeness.
  • Participate in Continuous improvement program by generating and communicating ideas to improve the technology and process operations for higher quality, lower cost, safer and more reliable operation 

 

Skills

  • Minimum 5 years of chemical plant experience

  • Maturity and ability to maintain a positive attitude during difficult situations and times of ambiguity
  • Maturity and ability to give and receive feedback both to management and coworkers to work toward aggregate improvement of the organization 
  • Ability to serve as a working leader and point of contact on shift 
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of HSC manufacturing operations 
  • Excellent written and oral communication 
  • Exceptional knowledge of HSC processes/standards and practices 

 

Behaviors

 

  • Taking Initiative – Action Oriented
  • Managing Execution – Directs Work 
  • Optimizing Talent – Builds Effective Teams 
  • Building collaborative relationships - Manages conflict 
  • Influencing People – Communicates Effectively 
  • Being Flexible and Adaptable – Situational Adaptability 

  • Good work ethic and leadership.

 

Environment/Working Conditions

 

This job involves a high percentage of time spent on physical activities such as climbing stairs and ladders, operating large manual valves, and tracing lines through crowded pipe racks and wet benches. Environmental conditions of the job include exposure to all kinds of weather, hazardous chemicals, and mechanical and electrical energy. The use of chemically resistant suits, respirators, face shields, goggles, boots, and rubber gloves may be required. The individual must be fit tested for respirator yearly and meet physical requirements for the wearing of a personal respirator. The use of chemically resistant suits, respirators, face shields, goggles, boots, and rubber gloves may be required. This job requires working with hand tools. Maintaining a clean work environment is essential. The individual must be fit tested for respirator yearly and meet physical requirements for the wearing of a personal respirator. At a minimum, a Shift Leader is required to conduct the specified rounds, including one complete process tower walkthrough, designated for their process area. During maintenance shutdowns or process upsets, multiple trips may be required during a single shift.

 

Minimum Required Education/Certification 

High School Diploma

 

The range for this position is     -   assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

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. 934 


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