Director, EHS

The Role

T1 Energy is looking to hire an EHS Director to lead environmental, health, and safety operations at our G2 solar cell fab in Rockdale, Texas.

This is a senior role for an EHS professional who understands the specific hazards of cell fab chemistry: saline, phosphine, HD, and the full suite, and has the regulatory knowledge to keep complex manufacturing operations safe, compliant, and ahead of every requirement.

What You'll Do

• Own all EHS programs and compliance obligations for the G2 solar cell fab, including chemical safety, industrial hygiene, environmental permitting, and emergency response.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive chemical hazard programs for cell fab processes including HF, silane, phosphine, and other hazardous materials under solar cell manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements.
• Lead and develop an EHS team supporting a 24/7 manufacturing environment across multiple shifts.
• Establish and manage chemical storage, handling, and disposal programs in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes for EHS events.
• Manage environmental permits, reporting obligations, and agency relationships at the regional and state level.
• Partner with Facilities, Process, and Operations teams to integrate EHS requirements into facility design, tool installation, and production workflows.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for all levels of the organization.
• Build and sustain a proactive safety culture where every employee is an owner of EHS performance.

Who You Are

• Deeply knowledgeable in cell fab or semiconductor chemical hazards — you know the risks, the controls, and the consequences.
• Experienced navigating Texas and federal regulatory frameworks with confidence and credibility.
• A proactive safety leader who builds programs that prevent incidents rather than just respond to them.
• Operationally minded and able to partner effectively with engineering and production teams without slowing them down.
• Composed and decisive in emergency situations — you've been trained for the worst and you're ready if it comes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS experience in a semiconductor, solar cell fab, or chemical-intensive manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in cell fab chemical hazards including HF, silane, phosphine, and related process chemicals.
• Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and TCEQ regulatory requirements applicable to advanced manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing environmental permits and regulatory relationships at the state and regional level.
• Proven track record building EHS management systems and safety programs in high-hazard manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading EHS teams in a 24/7 production environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.