The RoleT1 Energy is looking to hire an EHS Director to lead environmental, health, and safety operations at our G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas. This is a senior role for an EHS professional who understands the specific hazards of cell fab chemistry: saline, phosphine, HD, and the full suite, and has the regulatory knowledge to keep complex manufacturing operations safe, compliant, and ahead of every requirement.
You've built EHS programs in chemical-intensive manufacturing environments, navigated regional and federal regulatory frameworks , and built safety cultures that go beyond compliance. At G2, you'll own it all.
What You'll Do- Own all EHS programs and compliance obligations for the G2 solar cell fab, including chemical safety, industrial hygiene, environmental permitting, and emergency response.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive chemical hazard programs for cell fab processes including HF, silane, phosphine, and other hazardous materials under solar cell manufacturing.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements.
- Lead and develop an EHS team supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment across multiple shifts.
- Establish and manage chemical storage, handling, and disposal programs in compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes for EHS events.
- Manage environmental permits, reporting obligations, and agency relationships at the regional and state level.
- Partner with Facilities, Process, and Operations teams to integrate EHS requirements into facility design, tool installation, and production workflows.
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of the organization.
- Build and sustain a proactive safety culture where every employee is an owner of EHS performance.
Who You Are- Deeply knowledgeable in cell fab or semiconductor chemical hazards - you know the risks, the controls, and the consequences.
- Experienced navigating Texas and federal regulatory frameworks with confidence and credibility.
- A proactive safety leader who builds programs that prevent incidents rather than just respond to them.
- Operationally minded and able to partner effectively with engineering and production teams without slowing them down.
- Composed and decisive in emergency situations - you've been trained for the worst and you're ready if it comes.
Qualifications- 10+ years of EHS experience in a semiconductor, solar cell fab, or chemical-intensive manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in cell fab chemical hazards including HF, silane, phosphine, and related process chemicals.
- Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ regulatory requirements applicable to advanced manufacturing operations.
- Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory relationships at the state and regional level.
- Proven track record building EHS management systems and safety programs in high-hazard manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading EHS teams in a 24/7 production environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
The T1 WayWe move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in.
