EHS Safety Engineer

Westerwood Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

WGNSTAR is seeking an EHS Safety Engineer in Austin, TX. The role focuses on conducting safety audits, investigations, and training to uphold regulatory compliance and company policies, while liaising with customers and vendors on safety expectations.

Requirements include 3+ years in safety, an associate degree in electronics/engineering or military equivalent, and OSHA/COHE/LOTO certifications. The position offers full benefits and a daytime schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a safety role (Field Service Engineer or Equipment Technician)
• Experience in manufacturing, lab, plant or cleanroom environments
• OSHA safety certifications and/or COHE/LOTO training

Responsibilities

• Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and safety management at customer sites.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, implement corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training sessions and present safety information to employees and stakeholders.
• Communicate EHS performance metrics and updates in customer meetings.
• Liaise between clients, vendors, and internal teams on safety topics.
• Prepare and present safety reports; handle hazardous materials appropriately.

Skills

Safety management

Incident investigations

Root cause analysis

Training delivery

Hazard materials handling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree in electronics/engineering

Military equivalent

Job description

EHS Safety Engineer

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.