Environmental Health Safety Engineer

Comrise; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global capacity expansion

Lead EHS system development

International team and career growth

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Comrise is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead the Environmental, Health & Safety program at our U.S. optical module/electronics manufacturing facility in Richardson, TX.

You will build and maintain an OSHA/EPA/compliance framework, drive incident investigations, and lead cross-functional EHS initiatives. The role requires 5+ years of EHS leadership, strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR parts 1904/1910/1926, ISO 14001/45001, and the ability to interact with regulators and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety/EHS or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years EHS experience including leadership of projects.
• Experience with OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001/45001, and local regulations.
• Electronics/semiconductor manufacturing or cleanroom exposure preferred.
• ISO management system development and audit preparation.
• OSHA 30-Hour training.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain EHS management systems in compliance with OSHA/EPA/ISO standards.
• Lead OSHA audits, air permits, emissions reporting, and regulatory reporting to agencies.
• Oversee day-to-day EHS programs: health, safety, environment, PPE, emergency response.
• Conduct incident investigations and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Promote safety culture and lead major EHS improvement initiatives toward zero incidents.
• Manage environmental control systems and waste/wastewater/air emissions permitting.
• Participate in project planning and assess EHS impact for new/modified projects.
• Coordinate government inspections and maintain relationships with regulators.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

EPA regulations

ISO 14001/45001

OSHA 30-Hour

Regulatory reporting

Communication skills

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/EHS or related field

Job description

Responsible for Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) management at our U.S. manufacturing facility, including establishing and maintaining an EHS management system that complies with U.S. federal and state regulations. The role will focus on supporting the construction and operation of our optical module/electronics manufacturing plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable production activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. EHS System Building & Compliance Management

• Establish and continuously improve EHS management systems in compliance with OSHA standards, EPA regulations, and ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Develop annual EHS management objectives, work plans, and implementation roadmaps for U.S. operations.
• Lead OSHA compliance audits, air permit and emissions reporting, EPCRA Tier II and TRI reporting, and other EHS-related regulatory reporting to government agencies.
• Establish a comprehensive EHS compliance documentation system to ensure all records are complete and traceable, in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1904 (injury and illness recordkeeping) and 29 CFR 1910 requirements.

2. Operational EHS Management

• Manage day-to-day EHS programs, including occupational health, production safety, environmental protection, fire safety, and emergency response.
• Establish hazardous chemical management procedures (OSHA HazCom/GHS) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) programs.
• Conduct regular hazard identification activities to proactively detect safety risks, and ensure corrective actions are fully implemented to prevent accidents.
• Prepare and present regular EHS performance updates to site leadership, highlighting safety achievements, communicating EHS gaps, and proposing next-step EHS work plans.
• Lead incident and injury investigations to determine root causes and EHS management system gaps, propose corrective actions, and prevent similar incidents.
• Promote a strong safety culture; conduct risk identification and hazard management; analyze data to identify risk trends; drive hazard correction and accident prevention measures; and lead major EHS improvement initiatives toward a "zero incident" goal.
• Oversee the operation of environmental control systems (e.g., wastewater treatment and exhaust scrubbers), ensuring proper management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and permitted discharge of wastewater and air emissions.
• Drive energy-saving and emission-reduction technology improvements, and support implementation of the company's sustainability strategy.

3. Project EHS Management

• Participate in planning, design assessment, and acceptance review for new, modified, and expanded projects, providing EHS-related recommendations.
• Review general contractors' EHS management plans to ensure compliance with OSHA construction safety standards and local regulatory requirements and oversee contractors' implementation of safety management measures.
• Conduct regular construction site safety inspections to identify contractor EHS gaps, require corrective actions, and prevent accidents.

4. Government Relations & External Audits

• Serve as a primary point of contact for U.S. government regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)).
• Lead EHS-related audits, certifications, and external government inspections, including coordinating inspection preparation and internal remediation.
• Maintain constructive working relationships with the local fire department and fire marshal, environmental agencies, and safety and health organizations.

5. Team Development & Safety Culture

• Support the development of the local EHS team, including mentoring EHS technicians and site safety representatives.
• Organize EHS training to strengthen employees' safety awareness, risk identification skills, and emergency response capabilities.
• Proactively elevate emerging EHS risks to management and support risk-based decision-making.

Qualifications

1. Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience, including experience leading EHS projects or programs.

2. Industry Experience

• Familiarity with the electronics manufacturing industry (optical modules/semiconductors/precision manufacturing) or cleanroom environments.
• Understanding of optical module manufacturing processes is a plus.

3. Professional Expertise

• Strong understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1904 (Injury and Illness Recordkeeping), 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry Safety), and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction Safety).
• Familiarity with EPA regulations (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO 14001/ISO 45001, with experience in ISO management system development and audit preparation.
• Familiarity with Texas (TCEQ) and local EHS regulations, environmental permitting, and fire codes.
• OSHA 30-Hour (General Industry and/or Construction) training.

4. Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including preparing technical documents and interacting directly with OSHA, EPA, and state regulators.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication and coordination skills.
• Strong execution skills, with the ability to build EHS processes and systems from the ground up.
• Ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders in complex environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• EHS experience in the U.S., ideally at an electronics or semiconductor manufacturing company.
• Completion of ISO 45001/ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training.
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) certification.
• Proven track record of building EHS systems for a U.S. plant from the ground up.
• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus, to support communication with headquarters.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment, including cleanroom areas and active construction sites, with potential exposure to chemicals, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including cleanroom garments, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and respirators (subject to medical clearance and fit testing).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, and access elevated or confined areas during inspections.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Availability for occasional after-hours, weekend, or on-call response to emergencies and incidents.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

What We Offer

• A key role in the company's global capacity expansion.
• The opportunity to lead EHS system development for a U.S. high-tech manufacturing facility.
• An international team and strong career growth opportunities.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.