Senior Environmental Technician

Samsung Electronics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance + 401k

Onsite gym/cafe

Paid parental leave

PTO + holidays

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Austin, TX is hiring an Environmental Technician within the EHS team. You will support hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, semiconductor tool installations, spills, and field walks, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role requires 7+ years in environmental operations, an Associate degree in Environmental/Science or related field, physical fitness to lift 40 lb and work outside up to 50% of the day.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental operations support in areas such as hazardous waste management, spill response, and/or chemical management.
• Candidate should be physically fit and able to lift up to 40 lb, climb stairs, stand outdoors for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bulk hazardous waste tank offloads and provide mechanical troubleshooting support as needed.
• Complete field inspections, including hazardous waste central accumulation areas, hazardous waste tanks, recycling areas, stormwater ponds, and SPCC components, using knowledge of environmental regulations (RCRA, stormwater, SPCC, etc.).
• Respond to emergency spills and leaks, coordinating with SAS’s Emergency Response Team and third-party waste vendor for cleanup and decon, with potential overtime.
• Conduct Fab tool sign-offs and decons in support of other departments.
• Complete field walks in support of upcoming projects, providing feedback on environmental risks and regulations.
• Manage project budgets and submit invoices to SAS Cost Team in a timely manner.
• Assist on other team projects such as wafer shredding, environmental sample collection, etc.
• Communicate findings and elevate issues to the team and stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Hazardous waste

Spill response

Chemical management

Environmental operations

Education

Associates degree in Environmental, Science or closely related field

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team is focused on industrial hygiene, safety engineering, environmental stewardship, fire protection, and occupational health. In the Environmental Technician role, you will engage with both internal and external stakeholders, industry working groups and regulators to ensure compliance with company, state and federal requirements.

As an Environmental Technician within the EHS Department, you will be responsible for supporting environmental operations both inside and outside of the Fab related to hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, semiconductor tool installations and deinstalls, emergency spills/leaks, inspections and field walks, and other day-to-day operations.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Oversee bulk hazardous waste tank offloads and provide mechanical troubleshooting support as needed.
• Complete field inspections, including hazardous waste central accumulation areas, hazardous waste tanks, recycling areas, stormwater ponds, and SPCC components, using knowledge of environmental regulations (RCRA, stormwater, SPCC, etc.).
• Respond to emergency spills and leaks, coordinating with SAS’s Emergency Response Team and SAS’s third-party waste vendor to conduct the clean-up and decon, with spills/leaks occurring outside of normal work hours sometimes requiring overtime support.
• Conduct Fab tool sign-offs and decons in support of other departments.
• Complete field walks in support of upcoming projects, providing feedback on environmental risks and regulations.
• Manage project budgets and submit invoices to SAS Cost Team in a timely manner.
• Assist on other team projects as needed, to include work such as wafer shredding, environmental sample collection, and others.
• Communicate findings and elevate issues to the team and stakeholders as needed.
• Candidate should have strong problem solving capabilities, an understanding of general mechanics and ability to help troubleshoot systems, ability to institute new and innovative solutions, working environmental knowledge of hazardous waste and regulations, be self-motivated and driven, and have the ability to work well on a team.

Skills and Qualifications

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 7+ years of experience in environmental operations support in areas such as hazardous waste management waste, spill response, and/or chemical management.
• Associates degree in Environmental, Science or closely related field preferred.
• Candidate should be physically fit and able to lift up to 40 lb, climb stairs, stand/work outdoors for extended periods of time (up to 50% of the day).

The current base salary range for this role is between $31.00 - $46.00/hour. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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