EHS Senior Manager

Millipore Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Millipore Corporation seeks an experienced Senior EHS Manager in San Jose to lead site-wide environmental, health and safety strategy for a cutting-edge semiconductor R&D environment. You will integrate EHS into operations, research, and capital projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and SEMI standards while driving proactive risk management for high-hazard chemistries and cleanroom activities.

As the primary EHS authority, you will collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Facilities and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally in semiconductor R&D, chemical manufacturing, or high-hazard environments.
• Expertise in high-hazard chemical safety, process safety management, and SEMI/industry safety standards.
• Strong experience with process hazard analysis methodologies and risk assessment techniques (HAZOP, FMEA, What-If, LOPA).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the site-wide EHS strategy aligned with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and semiconductor industry best practices.
• Cultivate a proactive safety culture that supports innovation while upholding risk controls.
• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on EHS risks associated with new technologies and chemistries.
• Lead programs in hazard identification via risk assessments, inspections and JHAs; emergency response; incident investigations; hazardous material handling; specialized training emphasizing semiconductor-specific hazards and cleanroom protocols.
• Lead HAZOP/What-If analyses for new equipment, process changes, and facility modifications; oversee critical process safety elements (MOC, Mechanical Integrity, Emergency Planning, Risk Management Programs).
• Develop and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and compliance programs during construction, retrofit, and operational ramp-up phases.
• Manage contractor safety programs, onboarding, training, permitting, and daily safety performance.
• Integrate safety into capital projects and cleanroom expansions with a focus on risk control.

Skills

HAZOP

What-If analysis

LOPA

Risk assessment

SEMI standards

NFPA 318

P&IDs

SOPs

Safety Instrumented Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Work Location: San Jose, California

Shift:

Department: EL-CT-IO Operations

Your Role

Senior EHS Manager

for a cutting-edge semiconductor R&D environment undergoing infrastructure upgrades. You are the primary EHS authority, integrating EHS considerations into operations, research, and capital projects. You will ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards (OSHA, NFPA, SEMI S2/S8/S14). Drive proactive safety and risk management for high-hazard chemistries, process variability in R&D, cleanroom operations, and tool installations. Collaboration with R&D, Engineering, Facilities, and Construction teams is essential to manage capital projects, cleanroom expansions, and modified process safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive the site-wide EHS strategy aligned with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and semiconductor industry best practices.
• Cultivate a proactive safety culture that supports innovation while upholding risk controls.
• Provide expert counsel to senior leadership on EHS risks associated with new technologies and chemistries.
• Lead programs in hazard identification via risk assessments, inspections and JHAs; emergency response; incident investigations; hazardous material handling; specialized training emphasizing semiconductor-specific hazards and cleanroom protocols.
• Lead HAZOP/What-If analyses for new equipment, process changes, and facility modifications; oversee critical process safety elements (MOC, Mechanical Integrity, Emergency Planning, Risk Management Programs).
• Develop and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and compliance programs during construction, retrofit, and operational ramp-up phases.
• Manage contractor safety programs, onboarding, training, permitting, and daily safety performance.
• Integrate safety into capital projects and cleanroom expansions with a focus on risk control.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally in semiconductor R&D, chemical manufacturing, or high-hazard environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-hazard chemical safety, process safety management, and SEMI/industry safety standards.
• Strong experience with process hazard analysis methodologies and risk assessment techniques (HAZOP, FMEA, What-If, LOPA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications (CSP, CIH, CHMM, NEBOSH, OSHA 30/510).
• Experience with SEMI S2/S8/S14 standards and NFPA 318.
• Strong knowledge of P&IDs, SOPs, interlock logic, and safety instrumented systems.
• Experience managing large capital projects and construction safety in semiconductor/high-tech facilities.

Physical Demands

Compliance with cleanroom protocols and full PPE as required, may include respirator. Occasional work near hazardous chemicals and compressed gases. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

US Pay Range for this position: $144,000 - $216,000

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.