EHS Director

Overview

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT.

If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

Salary: $ - $

Location:

Austin, TX

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees.

We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

The Director, EHS – Austin Campus is responsible for leading all Environmental, Health & Safety programs across our Austin facilities—including manufacturing, research and development, logistics, and administrative environments. This role drives the EHS strategic direction for the campus, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes a strong safety culture rooted in accountability, operational learning, and shared responsibility. The Director partners closely with corporate EHS to ensure all campus programs align with enterprise expectations and integrate seamlessly with company wide initiatives.

This role ensures that enterprise EHS strategies are effectively operationalized at the Austin campus, providing leadership for local implementation, capability development, and continuous improvement. In addition to the Austin campus, the Director will be closely aligned and work directly with the other manufacturing sites within the US and internationally to standardize processes, programs, metrics and initiatives.

• 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…