Director, EHS Center of Expertise

Mikron Infrared; Singapore; On-site; SGD 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Singapore seeks a Director, EHS Center of Expertise to lead global EHS programs, standards, and subject matter expertise. You will drive consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across the enterprise, reporting to the VP, Global EHS and Sustainability.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Services to identify and mitigate risks, build capabilities, and advance Safety in Design and risk management across facilities and projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in EHS within a global or multinational organization, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in industrial, electronics, or semiconductor sectors preferred.
• Engineering degree or a Bachelor’s degree in EHS required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global EHS programs and standards.
• Serve as technical authority for Electrical Safety, Machine Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety in Design.
• Establish global standards and tools for risk controls.
• Drive Safety in Design in facilities, equipment, processes, and capital projects.
• Provide expert support to sites and leaders on EHS challenges.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to embed EHS in design and procurement.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate into program improvements.
• Develop training and knowledge-sharing across the enterprise.
• Support investigations and corrective actions requiring EHS expertise.
• Analyze risk data to identify systemic issues and drive improvements.

Skills

EHS regulations

Training programs

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Global influence

Communication skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional work

Education

Engineering degree or Bachelor’s in EHS

Job description

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Title: Director, EHS Center of Expertise

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes.AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, EHS Center of Expertise is responsible for establishing and leading the company's global EHS technical programs, standards, and subject matter expertise to drive consistency, compliance, and operational excellence across the enterprise.

Reporting to the VP, Global EHS and Sustainability, and member of the EHS Leadership Team, this role provides strategic leadership for critical risk management programs including Electrical Safety, Machine Safety & Guarding, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety in Design. The Director partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Services globally, to ensure risks are effectively identified, engineered out where possible, and controlled through sustainable programs and standards.

The role serves as the organization's primary technical authority for designated EHS risk areas, providing expert guidance, operational support, and capability building to strengthen risk management and prevent serious injuries and fatalities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop strategy for the global EHS Center of Expertise and define enterprise-wide EHS programs, standards, and technical guidance.
• Lead team of expert who serves as technical authorityfor Electrical Safety, Machine Safety & Guarding, Industrial Hygiene, and Safety in Design.
• Establish and maintain global standards, procedures, and tools to ensure consistent implementation of critical risk controls.
• Drive the integration of Safety in Design principles into facilities, equipment, processes, and capital projects to eliminate or reduce risks at the source.
• Provide expert technical support to sites and business leaders on complex EHS challenges and critical risk management.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams globally to ensure EHS requirements are embedded in design, procurement, installation, and operational changes.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulations, and industry best practices, translating them into effective program enhancements.
• Develop organizational capability through technical training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support major investigations, corrective actions, and strategic projects requiring specialized EHS expertise.
• Analyze performance and risk data to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Location: Singapore (main) or any major AEI’s location.
• Environment: works in standard office environment, using general office equipment.
• Regular travel to support training, audits, and program implementation.

SKILLS

• Deep knowledge of EHS regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience developing and delivering global training programs.
• Strong understanding of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems.
• Ability to influence across global organizations and collaborate in an international matrix environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with focus on performance metrics.
• Proven ability to translate between business, technical and operations teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of experience in EHS within a global or multinational organization with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in industrial, electronics, or semiconductor sectors preferred.

EDUCATION

• Engineering degree or a Bachelor’s degree in EHS required (engineering can be in any discipline if supported by proven EHS experience).