Lead, Site EHS

Entegris, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous 401K match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays (11)

Paid time off

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Values-driven culture

Open to Relocation

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a Lead, Site EHS to provide technical leadership and program oversight ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements at the Reno site. The role champions development, implementation, and management of programs to promote a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace.

The incumbent will oversee site-wide EHS initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering and operations on new projects, including permit management and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Science, Engineering, or a related EHS discipline.
• 5+ years of EHS experience in manufacturing or industrial environments (7–10+ preferred).
• Hands-on experience managing safety and environmental programs (air, water, hazardous waste).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulations.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Demonstrated success developing and improving EHS programs in operations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on EHS training to managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Oversee day-to-day compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support incident investigations and site inspections; drive corrective actions.
• Maintain presence on the production floor to reinforce safe behaviors.
• Partner with engineering and operations on projects to identify EHS risks and permits.
• Manage environmental programs including air, water, and waste monitoring and reporting.
• Support regulatory inspections and liaise with agencies.
• Track EHS performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead internal audits and ongoing management system improvements.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Environmental management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Science, Engineering, or related EHS discipline

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Site EHS Job Description

Summary The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and program oversight to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements at the Entegris Reno site. This role champions the development, implementation, and management of programs and processes that promote a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace. Entegris is seeking a dynamic and highly interactive hands‑on EHS Lead who provides guidance and technical expertise to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal standards and professional best practices. This position oversees site‑wide EHS initiatives, including corporate program implementation, training, incident investigation, auditing, and performance evaluation. In addition, the EHS Lead plays a key role in fostering a proactive culture of EHS excellence by driving employee engagement and securing leadership alignment. This position champions sustainable, environmentally responsible operations and serves as a core member of the site’s EHS leadership structure, including emergency response and safety committees.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver hands‑on EHS training and coaching to managers, supervisors, and employees to reinforce safe work practices and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the site’s EHS subject matter expert, overseeing day‑to‑day compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Support incident investigations and site inspections, assist in identifying root causes and risks, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor to identify hazards, address safety and environmental concerns, and reinforce safe behaviors.
• Partner with engineering and operations on new projects and process changes to identify EHS risks, implement appropriate controls, and obtain required environmental permits. This would include participation in MOC, FMEA, PSSR, etc.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, including air, water, and waste, along with required monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Support regulatory inspections and serve as the primary contact for agency inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Track and review EHS performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain any required corporate management system activities, including internal audits and ongoing improvements.
• Build strong working relationships across the site to promote accountability, collaboration, and a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Science, Engineering, or a related EHS discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (7–10+ years preferred), with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Hands‑on experience managing both safety and environmental compliance programs, including air, water, and hazardous waste regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, and applicable state requirements).
• Experience supporting environmental permitting, reporting, and regulatory inspections strongly preferred.
• Experience with hazardous materials/chemical safety management.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations, identify root cause(s), and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and improving EHS programs in an operational environment.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage employees at all levels and build effective working relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical guidance.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, including the ability to interpret regulations and apply sound, practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar are a significant plus.

Additional Information

The EHS Lead role has the potential for supporting additional sites based on performance and/or need.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $105,000- 135,000 per year with actual pay dependent on candidates overall skills for the role
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values‑driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.
• Open to Relocation

Entegris does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

At Entegris, we want you to be part of our culture, which values your unique talents, skills, and experiences. We believe what we do is as important as how we do it. People at our company bring their true selves to work, and are appreciated not only for what they do, but for who they are. This plus the technical complexity of our products and solutions means you can be sure your work is both challenging and changing the world for the better.

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