Environmental Engineer

About the role

Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations through proactive environmental compliance, risk identification, regulatory engagement, and timely execution of critical Environmental programs.
• Support semiconductor manufacturing operations by ensuring compliance with environmental regulations governing air emissions, wastewater treatment, hazardous waste management, and chemical handling.
• Work closely with manufacturing, facilities, engineering, operations, and corporate EHS teams to minimize environmental risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and support safe and reliable fab operations.
• Manage air compliance programs including stack testing, Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring, and criteria pollutant tracking.
• Maintain accurate environmental records, emissions inventories, permit tracking systems, and regulatory submissions to ensure timely and compliant reporting.
• Oversee hazardous waste management, hazardous material shipping, and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs.
• Monitor wastewater treatment systems and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Lead regulatory inspections and agency interactions with professionalism, technical competence, and strong preparation.
• Conduct facility audits and inspections of chemical storage, waste accumulation, and environmental control systems.
• Investigate environmental incidents, determine root causes, and drive timely corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Coordinate effectively across operations, facilities, engineering, production, and corporate EHS teams to ensure alignment and execution of environmental priorities.
• Develop and maintain environmental procedures, standards, and training programs to ensure ongoing compliance and operational readiness.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports including Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), Tier II, emissions inventories, and Discharge Monitoring Reports.
• Implement programs that minimize environmental risk, business interruption, and operational impact.
• Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental compliance experience, preferably within semiconductor manufacturing or other highly regulated industrial operations.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and regulatory reporting.
• Experience managing environmental compliance programs related to air, waste, water, and hazardous materials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and environmental tracking/reporting systems.
• Ability to conduct inspections in manufacturing and industrial environments.

Preferred Characteristics

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proactive communicator with excellent follow-through
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable operating in high-visibility, high-responsibility environments
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and coordination skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline

Benefits

• Industry leading healthcare.
• Community outreach programs.
• Savings and Investments.
• Opportunities to network and connect.
• Recruiting incentive program.
• Employee recognition programs.