EHS Safety Engineer

WGNSTAR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Select Holidays

Overtime Opportunities

On-site Facilities & Career Dev

Job summary

WGNSTAR in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist. You will conduct audits, lead investigations, and deliver training to ensure compliance and a safe workplace for on-site teams and clients.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in safety roles, construction experience for new site builds, and OSHA certifications. The role offers full benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a safety role, Field Service Engineer, Equipment Technician, or construction-related safety capacity.
• Construction experience required to support a new site build-out and startup environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, lab, plant, cleanroom, or construction environments, including work in pressure-controlled facilities where applicable.
• OSHA safety certifications and/or completed safety classes, including COHE/LOTO.
• Proven ability to create, interpret, and present safety reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and safety management activities at customer sites to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions in partnership with supervisors and management.
• Deliver EHS training sessions and presentations to team members and stakeholders to enhance safety awareness and reduce workplace risks.
• Communicate EHS performance metrics, findings, and updates during regular customer meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams regarding safety-related topics and expectations.
• Prepare and present detailed safety reports and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.

Education

Associate's degree in electronics, engineering, environmental health and safety, or other related field of study preferred, or military equivalent

Job description

WGNSTAR, an ABM company, is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Job Details

• Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
• Pay Rate: $30-$35/hr DOE
• Location: Austin, TX
• Position Type: Full Time
• Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR's full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and safety management activities at customer sites to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions in partnership with supervisors and management
• Deliver EHS training sessions and presentations to team members and stakeholders to enhance safety awareness and reduce workplace risks
• Communicate EHS performance metrics, findings, and updates during regular customer meetings
• Serve as a liaison between clients, vendors, and internal teams regarding safety-related topics and expectations
• Prepare and present detailed safety reports and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a safety role, Field Service Engineer, Equipment Technician, or construction-related safety capacity
• Construction experience required to support a new site build-out and startup environment
• Associate's degree in electronics, engineering, environmental health and safety, or other related field of study preferred, or military equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, lab, plant, cleanroom, or construction environments, including work in pressure-controlled facilities where applicable
• OSHA safety certifications and/or completed safety classes, including COHE/LOTO
• Proven ability to create, interpret, and present safety reports
• Experience working with or handling hazardous materials

Preferences

• Bilingual in Korean and English or Japanese and English, with strong communication skills in both languages.

Physical Effort/Activities

May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able tobend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Select Holidays
• Overtime Opportunities
• On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.