EHS Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics
Location: Austin, TX
Position Overview
The EHS Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining environmental, health, and safety programs within a semiconductor fabrication facility to ensure a safe workplace, regulatory compliance, and sustainable facility. This role partners with all departments within the organization to proactively manage risk in a highly complex, hazardous manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
- Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
- Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance & Program Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local EHS regulations. Develop, implement, maintain, and audit EHS policies, procedures, and management systems.
- Hazard Identification & Risk Mitigation: Lead hazard assessments (chemical, electrical, ergonomic, process safety, etc.) and implement controls to mitigate risks associated with semiconductor manufacturing processes, including cleanroom operations.
- Environmental Management & Sustainability: Oversee air emissions, wastewater, hazardous waste, and chemical management programs. Drive sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and water conservation.
- Operational Resources Oversight: Manage full‑time EHS Coordinator personnel, including day‑to‑day supervision, administration of duties, and performance management. Provide leadership and oversight for EHS support personnel and external service providers, including safety, environmental, and emergency response partners, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational needs.
- Incident Prevention, Investigation & Reporting: Manage EHS related incident reporting systems, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Track and trend safety metrics to drive continuous improvement.
- Emergency Preparedness & Response: Develop and maintain emergency response plans (chemical spills, gas releases, fires, medical events, etc.). Coordinate drills and serve as a key leader during emergency situations.
- Training & Culture Development: Design and deliver EHS training programs. Promote a strong safety culture through engagement initiatives, audits, and leadership coaching in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- BS in a related field of science or engineering (4 years of direct applicable experience as a substitute)
- 5+ years of EHS experience, including direct experience in semiconductor fabrication facilities
- 2+ years supervisory/leadership experience
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident) as per sponsor requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or CHMM
- 10+ years of EHS experience, including direct experience in semiconductor fabrication facilities
- Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
- Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) and risk‑based process safety in semiconductor environments
- Experience leading EHS programs supporting new fab construction/start‑up
Salary Range
TIE Pays Industry Competitive Salaries
Working Conditions
- May work in all weather conditions
- May work in extreme temperatures
- May work around chemicals & chemical fumes
- May work around standard office conditions
- May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity (ex: using a mouse)
- Climbing of stairs
- Climbing of ladders
- Lifting and moving 25 pounds
Work Shift
- Monday - Friday: Standard and Flexible
- Occasional nights/weekends support required to manage emergency situations
Background Checks
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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