Cleanroom Protocol Manager

Blackrock Resources is seeking a dedicated professional to support our semiconductor project at our client site in Santa Clara, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant tech hub known for its innovation and growth in the semiconductor industry.

• Develop, implement, and maintain cleanroom protocols and contamination control procedures in accordance with project and client requirements.
• Oversee cleanroom access, gowning procedures, material handling, housekeeping, and personnel compliance.
• Monitor construction and maintenance activities to ensure adherence to cleanroom cleanliness and contamination control standards.
• Coordinate with construction management, contractors, facility operations, and safety teams to maintain cleanroom integrity.
• Conduct routine cleanroom inspections, audits, and compliance assessments.
• Identify contamination risks and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Establish and maintain cleanroom training programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Manage cleanroom entry requirements, personnel qualifications, and protocol documentation.
• Support cleanroom certification, environmental monitoring, and cleanliness verification activities.
• Review construction work plans and procedures to identify potential impacts on cleanroom operations.
• Investigate protocol violations, document findings, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Prepare compliance reports and communicate cleanroom performance and concerns to project leadership.

• Experience managing cleanroom protocols, contamination control, or cleanroom operations within semiconductors or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of cleanroom classifications, gowning requirements, contamination prevention, and controlled environment procedures.
• Knowledge of ISO 14644 cleanroom standards and applicable semiconductor industry practices.
• Experience overseeing contractors and coordinating cleanroom compliance during construction or facility operations.
• Ability to conduct inspections, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret project specifications, standard operating procedures, and client requirements.
• Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication facilities and cleanroom construction activities preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• Relevant experience in cleanroom operations, contamination control, semiconductor manufacturing, or construction management.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or management role preferred.
• Semiconductor fabrication facility experiences strongly preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training preferred.

• Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software.
• Procore or similar construction management software (preferred).
• Electronic inspection, reporting, and compliance tracking systems.
• Document control and cleanroom monitoring systems.    Please submit your resume for consideration.  #LI-TW1