EHS Director

Who We Are

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. 

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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 companywide 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

EHS Strategy & Leadership

• 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.

Compliance, Risk Management & Operational Programs

• 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.

Environmental Stewardship

• 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.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Integration

• 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.

Culture & Engagement

• 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.

Team Leadership & Development

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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).

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS

• Strategic thinker with the ability to integrate corporate expectations into local site implementation.
• Highly collaborative and effective working across a complex organizational matrix.
• Strong interpersonal skills; builds trust and credibility across diverse teams.
• Organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Adapts quickly to changing operational conditions and regulatory demands.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and commitment to a positive safety culture.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field required.
• Advanced degree or certifications preferred (CSP, CIH, PE).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• On-site leadership role based in Austin, TX.
• Travel up to 10–25% may be required to support corporate alignment or cross-campus initiatives. There is very limited potential for international travel with this role as well.

Additional Information

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The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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