Senior Safety Engineer

Aleron; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Safety Engineer for our Peoria, AZ facility to lead and advance Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across construction and manufacturing phases. You will drive risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-tech environment.

The role requires 7+ years in industrial safety, strong leadership, and experience with ISO 14001/45001 and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction, manufacturing, semiconductor or high-tech environments.
• 7+ years in incident investigations, risk assessments, and contractor management.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve EHS programs for construction-to-operations transition.
• Conduct risk assessments, field inspections, and audits to mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions while tracking EHS metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Contractor management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related field

Tools

EHS management systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Safety Engineer

Location: Peoria, AZ

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compensation: $130 - $150k +10%/Year

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

About the Opportunity:

• Are you passionate about workplace safety, environmental compliance, and building a strong safety culture? We're seeking a Senior Safety Engineer (EHS) to lead and support Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives at an advanced semiconductor packaging and testing manufacturing facility in Arizona. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership across construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and manufacturing operations while driving risk reduction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS programs supporting the transition from construction activities to operational manufacturing.
• Conduct risk assessments, process hazard assessments, field inspections, and audits to identify and mitigate workplace hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action initiatives while monitoring EHS performance metrics and trends.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements while supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Oversee contractor safety, emergency preparedness, management of change (MOC) reviews, and industrial hygiene programs covering chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 7+ years of experience in construction, manufacturing, semiconductor, chemical, or high-tech industrial environments.
• 7+ years of experience in conducting incident investigations, risk assessments, and contractor management activities.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or Industrial Hygiene or Occupational Health or Engineering or Environmental Science
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, NFPA codes, and relevant safety regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EHS management systems.
• Ability to work in varied environments, including confined spaces and elevated platforms.
• Semiconductor, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, or cleanroom experience.
• Experience supporting greenfield construction, startup, and commissioning projects.
• Knowledge of toxic gas systems, hazardous chemicals, ventilation systems, and cleanroom environments.
• Experience with occupational health programs and exposure monitoring strategies.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 and 45001 certification and audits.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• OSHA 30-Hour General/Construction Industry Certification.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and 45001 implementation and audits.
• Background in semiconductor facility safety or cleanroom operations.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.