Job Posting Title:

EHS Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics

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Hiring Department:

Texas Institute for Electronics

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes
Purpose

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.

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 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.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted tosubmityour resume the first time you apply, then you will beprovidedan option to upload a new Resume forsubsequentapplications. AnyadditionalRequired Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-selectadditionalfiles. Beforesubmittingyour online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has beensubmitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in theleft handnavigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulledin toyour application. The application is onepageand you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload anyadditionalRequired Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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