Asm Lead II, IP Counsel at ASM leads the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team for a new facility, establishing EHS programs and advising site management. The role focuses on regulatory compliance and building a safe workplace culture.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary EHS leader for the Scottsdale facility and advise site management on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, emergency readiness, and EHS performance.
Lead and develop the Scottsdale EHS team by setting clear priorities, coaching team members, building capability, and creating a collaborative, service-oriented EHS culture.
Establish EHS programs for a new facility including procedures, inspections, training plans, reporting routines, management reviews, and corrective action processes.
Help define the future EHS strategy for the Scottsdale site by establishing scalable programs, building organizational capability, and preparing the facility to support future business growth, technology development, operational expansion, and workforce growth.
Partner early with design, construction, facilities, and engineering teams so EHS requirements are built into equipment layouts, chemical and gas systems, utilities, maintenance plans, and operating procedures.
Influence a broad group of stakeholders including executives, employees, customers, contractors, vendors, emergency response partners, and regulatory agencies.
Use data and field observations to identify trends, prioritize risk reduction, and drive improvement actions to closure.
Maintain strong safety programs for hazardous energy control, electrical safety, contractor safety, ergonomics, machine and equipment safety, chemical safety, working at heights, confined spaces where applicable, and emergency response.
Support semiconductor operations including cleanrooms, laboratories, tools, process modules, chemical delivery systems, hazardous gas systems, abatement systems, and supporting utilities.
Lead risk assessments and field reviews for start-up activities, commissioning, tool installation, maintenance, non-routine work, and management of change.
Manage industrial hygiene programs including exposure assessment planning, sampling coordination, ventilation review, chemical control guidance, and follow-up actions.
Oversee incident reporting and investigations to ensure events are reported, reviewed, and corrected in line with regulatory and company requirements.
Qualification
Experience leadingWorking knowledge of ISO 14001Experience with environmental programsStrong analyticalProfessional certification preferred
Required
BS or MS in health and safety engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, environmental science, occupational safety, or a related technical discipline.
10+ years of progressive EHS experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, high-tech, research and development, equipment design, or similar technical operations.
Experience leading, supervising, or developing EHS professionals or cross-functional EHS teams is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EHS management systems, regulatory compliance, incident management, audit programs, and corrective action tracking.
Experience with environmental programs, including air permitting and emissions tracking, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, universal waste, and required plans, inspections, records, and reports.
Knowledge of semiconductor equipment or similar high-tech operations, including chemical and gas systems, cleanrooms, facilities utilities, emissions controls, and equipment installation or commissioning activities.
Experience with industrial hygiene methods and standards applicable to semiconductor or chemical-intensive operations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain requirements clearly to employees, leaders, contractors, customers, and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; able to make sound decisions in a fast-paced start-up and ramp environment.
Strong ability to influence without authority and build trust across functions.
Professional certification preferred, such as Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, or similar credential.
Ability to respond to emergencies during off-hours as needed.
