Sr. EHS Manager

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Disability insurance

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Senior EHS Manager to lead environmental, health and safety programs across our Texas operations. You will develop ISO14001/ISO45001 compliant systems, drive regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture.

You will manage a team, set objectives, and collaborate with cross-functional groups to reduce risk and improve processes. A background in chemically intensive manufacturing and strong leadership are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing EHS programs in manufacturing.
• Experience with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Strong emphasis on chemical safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
• Experience in implementing ISO 14001/45001 programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Environmental (ISO14001) and Health & Safety (ISO45001) management systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Represent site with third parties including regulatory bodies such as OSHA.
• Set EHS objectives, strategies, and metrics with business groups.
• Develop and manage the EHS team, including Emergency Response Team.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Chemical safety

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation & change management

Microsoft Office

Safety program management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

CIH

CSP

OHST

GSP

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

The Sr. EHS Manager will create, implement and monitor EHS strategies and programs to promote a safe and healthy workplace for SkyWater TX employees. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with state and federal legislation, identifying EHS related risks and resulting mitigations, and ensuring a positive safety culture.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Responsible for development and implementation of the Environmental (ISO14001) and Health & Safety (ISO45001) Management System, policies, processes, and prevention initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health and safety regulations and all related agency communication
• Provide site level representation with third parties, including neighboring businesses, local councils, and regulatory bodies including OSHA and the environment agencies
• Establish EHS objectives, goals, strategies, and key performance indicators in conjunction with affected business groups
• Develop and manage the EHS team, including the Emergency Response Team (ERT)

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience managing EHS programs, including people management experience
• EHS experience in chemically intensive manufacturing industry
• Experience in environmental management, permit and regulatory compliance including Air, Water and Waste
• Technical experience in occupational health and safety with a strong emphasis in chemical safety/compatibility
• Ability to apply EHS and regulatory knowledge to business decisions, including the development of implementation plans for applicable requirements
• Strong ability to negotiate and manage people, equipment, and process changes relative to EHS
• Ability to build, motivate and lead cross-functional teams to meet project objectives with a focus on measurable results
• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft suite (excel, word, power-point)
• U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering
• CIH, CSP, OHST, GSP or other certificates
• ISO 1401 and ISO 45001 program development preferred

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.