EHS/ Facilities Specialist

Applied Materials; Benicia (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety and Facilities professional for our Benicia, California site. The role combines safety audits, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day facilities support to ensure a safe, compliant workplace for a global technology leader.

You will perform inspections, manage safety programs, and collaborate with internal teams to maintain equipment and infrastructure; travel and physical tasks are involved.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma required with 4–7 years of related experience.
• Experience performing audits, inspections and safety-related tasks.
• Ability to work with PPE and to operate in environments including clean rooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental health and safety activities and site compliance.
• Perform audits, inspections, and risk assessments in facilities.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair work with facilities and operations teams.
• Support contractor oversight for janitorial, HVAC, electrical and plumbing services.
• Assist with employee training related to safety practices.

Skills

Hazard signage

Analytical processes

Hand and power tools safety

Building electrical/plumbing knowledge

Education

Technical Diploma

Tools

DVM

Ammeter

Circuit testers

Power drills

Power saws

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary:
$72,000.00 - $99,000.00
Location:
Benicia,CA
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. 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.

Candidate should have

Developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience.
Completed a variety of atypical assignments, as needed.
Worked within defined processes and procedures or methodologies may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments.
Completed work with a limited degree of supervision. Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.

Key Responsibilities

80% EHS 20%Facilities

Environmental Health and Safety:

Audits and Inspections: Walk through facilities to spot unsafe behaviors, verify equipment safety, and check environmental controls. Perform required checks and testing of site safety equipment ( eye wash stations, fire extinguishers etc.)
Regulatory compliance: Track adherence to standards from agencies like OSHA and the EPA, manage hazardous waste, and file required government reports.
Safety Culture: Build trust with staff and coach teams on practical safety practices rather than just handing out penalties.

This position requires the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, hand shields, goggles, respirators, fire/flame resistant clothing and aprons, and gloves. Additional PPE will be required for positions involving work in a clean room environment.

May assist with employee training

Site Maintenance:

Working with internal partners to maintain and comply with environmental, health and safety standards
Make daily, periodic, or special inspections of the premises to determine repair work necessary. Includes maintaining and repairing the facility's structure, equipment and grounds, including, chillers air compressors, plumbing and HVAC
Works with manufacturing or process engineering in the installation or repair of building mechanical equipment, lighting and plumbing.
Oversees contractor-supplied maintenance services, including janitorial, landscape, HVAC servicing and rubbish removal.
Works with company facilities team onsite maintenance issues such as HVAC, roofing, electrical & plumbing to coordinate upgrade and repairs as needed.
Replacement of ceiling lights, HVAC and water filters as needed

Other Requirements:

This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Functional Knowledge

• Understands hazard signage,
• Has developed proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks
• Use and safety of hand and power tools, DVM, ammeter, circuit testers, power drills, power saws
• Understanding basic building electrical, plumbing, wall structure.

Business Expertise

• Has a good understanding of how the team integrates with others to achieve objectives
• Use of a PC, Microsoft Word, and Excel, for documenting work done and tracking systems statuses

Leadership

• May provide informal guidance and support to team members

Problem Solving

• Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on existing precedents or procedures

Impact

• Impacts the quality of own work and its contribution to the team

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information

Education:

Technical Diploma

Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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