Senior EHS Manager

Applied Materials • Santa Clara, CA

7d • $158,500 - $218,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• 8-15+ years of EHS experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge: OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of concepts, theories and principles in own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families
• Apply understanding of the industry and how own area contributes to the achievement of objectives
• Manages a generally homogeneous team; adapts plans and priorities to meet service and/or operational challenges
• Identifies and resolves technical, operational, and organizational problems
• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives
• Guided by policies and resource requirements within business units, department, or sub-function
• Guides, influences, and persuades others internally in related areas or externally
• Position requires always understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the activities of the EH&S and assigned staff aligning with Global program.
• Coach, mentor and supervise EH&S team to implement the EH&S management systems to minimize the risks to employees, customers, and the environment.
• Supervises direct reports in their assigned activities with specific responsibility for staffing, technical leadership within the group, staff professional/managerial/ leadership skills and career development.
• Responsible for the program management of the health and safety function for the Applied Materials’ RD&E operations in California and Oregon.
• Review and report environmental, health and safety progress and performance for assigned site/function based on established EH&S metrics to site management. Maintain communication channel with site/location functions.
• Ensures proper investigations of accident / incidents conducted for EH&S events and drives corrective actions.
• Track and ensure compliance with EH&S-related legislation (i.e., health and safety, fire code and building codes, standards, and regulations) and take appropriate action to comply with requirements.
• Performs a wide range of health and safety compliance duties including equipment and facility permitting, compliance auditing, management of change approvals including chemical authorization and point-of-use abatement, record keeping and reporting, liaison with the local authorities.
• Lead EHS auditing and performance monitoring activities, including conducting audits, inspections, and management reviews; tracking leading and lagging performance indicators; and preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Managed contractor safety and project support activities, including evaluating contractor compliance, integrating EHS requirements into equipment and facility projects, and overseeing the implementation of safe work practices for high-risk operations.
• Represent the company in interactions with regulatory authorities, external technical experts, consultants, and professional organizations, as appropriate, while supporting timely and effective responses to regulatory inquiries or inspections.
• Support emergency preparedness and response capabilities for events involving chemical, physical, or other occupational hazards.
• Promote a proactive and prevention-focused safety culture, encouraging employee engagement, management accountability, early identification of hazards, and integration of occupational health and safety considerations into business decisions.
• Ensures that specific projects assigned to staff are completed to meet EH&S goals.
• Provides management with updates and escalation on projects/programs.
• Provide technical guidance on health and safety issues to the site engineering organizations and contribute to the development of site-wide EH&S standards and procedures.
• Develops, monitors, and controls the budget for EH&S operations.

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior