EHS Manager, Texas Institute for Electronics

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

About Us

TheTexas Institute for Electronics (TIE)is a University of Texas at Austin-supported semiconductor consortium of state and local government, preeminent defense electronics and semiconductor companies, national labs and nationally recognized academic institutions. Our mission is to develop and execute a state-of-the-art 3D Heterogenous Integration manufacturing technology roadmap, and to provide critical pilot manufacturing capabilities to address national security needs and catalyze domestic economic growth.

Join the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE) and help us push the boundaries in critical semiconductor domains, including advanced packaging, with the aim of reestablishing U.S. prominence in semiconductor manufacturing.

With over $1 billion in funding from the US DoD and the state of Texas, we're at the forefront of creating cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes that will set the course for future advancements in semiconductor logic, memory, heterogeneous integration, chip cooling and more. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Texas Institute for Electronics embodies the city's innovative spirit.

UT Austin, recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers, provides outstanding employee benefits and total rewards packages that include:

• 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
• For more details, please see Benefits | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources and UT Austin Employee Experience | Human Resources

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

Important for 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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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.

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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.

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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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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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Preferred

Job Industries

• Other