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

Holidays

Overtime opportunities

On-site facilities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

WGNSTAR in Austin, TX is seeking an EHS Specialist to conduct audits, lead investigations, and deliver safety training across customer sites. The role focuses on compliance with government regulations and company policies, with emphasis on reducing workplace risks and reporting on EHS performance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in safety, an associate degree in electronics/engineering or military equivalent, and OSHA COHE/LOTO certifications; experience with hazardous materials is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a safety role.
• Associate's degree in electronics, engineering, or military equivalent preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, lab, plant, or cleanroom environments.
• OSHA safety certifications and/or COHE/LOTO.
• Proven ability to create, interpret, and present safety reports.
• Experience working with hazardous materials.

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 employees 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.

Skills

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Safety training

Reporting & metrics

Hazardous materials

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

WGNSTAR 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!

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 employees 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 Engineeror Equipment Technician capacity.
• Associate's degree in electronics, engineering, or other related field of study preferred, or Military Equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, lab, plant, or cleanroom environments, including work in pressure‑controlled facilities.
• 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.

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.

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.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.