EHS Specialist

Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist required for leading semiconductor manufacturer

• EHS Specialist
• Tucson, AZ
• $90,000-$100,000 per year

The EHS Specialist will have the following responsibilities:

• Monitor EHS compliance in Class 1 to 1000 cleanroom environments, including gowning practices, chemical handling, and tool-related hazards
• Perform routine fab walkthroughs to identify unsafe conditions, ergonomic risks, and process deviations
• Support tool qualification, startup, and Management of Change processes to ensure EHS controls are implemented prior to production release
• Oversee hazardous production materials such as pyrophoric, toxic, corrosive, flammable substances, and compressed gases
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets, chemical inventories, and ensure proper storage of hazardous materials in compliance with regulations
• Support safety reviews for gas cabinets, valve manifold systems, and bulk chemical delivery systems
• Participate in emergency response efforts for chemical spills, gas alarms, and system upsets
• Support air permit compliance and emissions monitoring for VOCs, HAPs, acid gases, and abatement systems
• Assist with wastewater treatment operations including pH adjustment, fluoride removal, and metal discharge compliance
• Manage hazardous waste accumulation areas and coordinate disposal in accordance with RCRA and applicable state regulations
• Conduct environmental sampling, inspections, and regulatory reporting
• Implement and maintain safety programs including lockout tagout, confined space, fall protection, electrical safety, and machine guarding
• Conduct incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies
• Deliver EHS training to employees, contractors, and tool installation teams
• Support inspections conducted by OSHA, EPA, fire authorities, and insurance representatives
• Review equipment installation packages to ensure EHS compliance, including exhaust systems, chemical and gas connections, and ergonomic considerations
• Partner with facilities engineering on utilities such as UPW, CDA, nitrogen, vacuum, and HVAC to ensure safe operation and maintenance
• Verify contractor compliance with safety protocols including hot work, elevated work, and controlled access procedures

The ideal EHS Specialist candidate will have the following skillset:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2 to 5 years of EHS experience, preferably within semiconductor, chemical manufacturing, or other high-tech industrial settings
• Solid understanding of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA requirements, along with familiarity with semiconductor-related codes such as IFC Chapter 27 and FM Global standards
• Hands-on experience working with hazardous chemicals, gas detection systems, and emergency response situations
• Background in semiconductor manufacturing environments, including tool installation, cleanroom operations, or hazardous production material management, is preferred
• Professional certifications such as GISO, CHMM, CSP, CIH, or OSHA 30 are a plus
• Experience working within EHS management systems such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies like SPC, Lean, or Six Sigma
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with and influence engineering and operations teams
• Detail-oriented and analytical approach suited for high-risk, fast-paced environments
• Ability to wear full cleanroom PPE for extended periods and respond effectively to alarms or emergency situations