EHS Safety Engineer

WGNSTAR•Austin, TX

20h•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

WGNSTAR, an ABM company, is hiring an EHS Safety Engineer to support customer sites in Austin, Texas. The role focuses on environmental, health, and safety compliance and activities in a semiconductor-related setting, including a new site build-out and startup environment. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a pay rate of $30–$35 per hour, depending on experience. The role is eligible for WGNSTAR’s benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), as well as paid vacation, select holidays, overtime opportunities, on-site facilities, and career development opportunities. The engineer conducts EHS audits, inspections, and safety management activities; leads incident investigations and corrective actions; delivers safety training; reports EHS performance to customers; serves as a safety liaison among clients, vendors, and internal teams; and prepares safety reports and supports proper hazardous-material handling. The position requires construction experience and may involve substantial walking, standing, physical work in confined spaces, work at heights, and lifting. WGNSTAR describes its work environment as collaborative and dynamic, with interaction across multiple stakeholders and changing environments. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, complies with applicable ADA regulations, and emphasizes diversity and inclusion. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or the STEM OPT extension program.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a safety role, as a Field Service Engineer or Equipment Technician, or in construction-related safety.
Construction experience to support a new site build-out and startup environment.
Experience in manufacturing, laboratory, plant, cleanroom, or construction environments, including work in pressure-controlled facilities where applicable.
OSHA safety certifications and/or completed safety classes, including COHE/LOTO.
Ability to create, interpret, and present safety reports.
Experience working with or handling hazardous materials.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electronics, engineering, environmental health and safety, or another related field, or military equivalent.
Bilingual Korean and English or Japanese and English, with strong communication skills in both languages.

Responsibilities

Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and safety management activities at customer sites to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies.
Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions with supervisors and management.
Deliver EHS training sessions and presentations to team members and stakeholders to improve safety awareness and reduce workplace risks.
Communicate EHS performance metrics, findings, and updates during regular customer meetings.
Serve as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams regarding safety topics and expectations.
Prepare and present detailed safety reports and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.