Applied Materials · 1 day ago
EHS Director
Austin,TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$172K/yr - $236K/yr
15+ years expApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Director for their Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs across their Austin facilities. This role will lead the EHS strategic direction, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong safety culture within the organization.
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Responsibilities
Develop and lead the EHS strategy for the Austin campus, ensuring alignment with corporate EHS frameworks, standards, and long-range plans
Serve as the primary EHS leader for campus operations, promoting shared ownership of safety across all levels and functions
Communicate site performance, risks, and improvement priorities to local leadership and corporate EHS teams
Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations across all Austin campus facilities
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs addressing safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, waste management, environmental protection, and sustainability
Manage campus-level audits, inspections, and verification activities; ensure timely corrective action implementation and effectiveness
Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on campus operations; partner with corporate and site stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
Drive campus environmental sustainability initiatives, including goals related to energy use, GHG emissions, water conservation, waste reduction, and recycling
Oversee environmental permits, regulatory submissions, and site remediation activities as needed
Collaborate with site functional teams - Operations, R&D, Facilities, HR, Engineering, and Supply Chain, etc. to embed EHS principles into work planning, design, and execution
Act as the key EHS liaison for corporate functions, ensuring local alignment with enterprise initiatives and expectations
Engage with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external partners on matters affecting the Austin campus
Lead efforts to cultivate a positive, learning-focused safety culture that encourages reporting, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Apply Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles to learning reviews, assessments, and program improvements
Promote proactive employee engagement, recognition, and participation in EHS programs
Direct, mentor, and develop a team of campus EHS professionals; establish clear priorities, expectations, and growth pathways
Strengthen team capability in compliance management, technical EHS competencies, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration
Manage external consultants, contractors, and technical experts supporting campus EHS programs
Qualification
Required
Minimum 15 years of EHS experience, including significant leadership responsibility in complex manufacturing, R&D, or industrial environments
Experience implementing EHS programs across multi-functional facilities (manufacturing, labs, warehouses, administrative spaces)
Previous experience with multi-facility responsibilities
Strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state EHS regulations
Demonstrated success leading teams and driving organizational change
Strong analytical, project management, and influencing skills
Experience with environmental compliance, and risk reduction programs
Experience working directly with manufacturing sites on a global level
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
Preferred
Advanced degree and/or professional certifications (CSP, CIH, PE)
Experience managing environmental remediation, including coordination with consultants and regulators
Familiarity with EHS management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
CTO and Senior VP of Applied Materials; President of Applied Ventures
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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