Senior EHS Engineer

The Company

Halo Industries has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo received significant funding in 2024, paving the way for rapid expansion, strategic customer engagement, and the launch of volume manufacturing.

The Opportunity

The Senior/Staff EHS Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs for HALO Industries' semiconductor manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

The role will support the site through construction, equipment installation, production qualification, ramp-up, and manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with applicable Malaysian EHS regulations and company requirements.

The position will work closely with Facilities, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Role and Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian EHS laws, regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Coordinate with DOSH/JKKP, DOE/JAS, BOMBA, and other relevant authorities.
• Support regulatory submissions, inspections, audits, licenses, registrations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain EHS legal registers, records, reports, and compliance documentation.

Chemical & Process Safety

• Manage the site chemical management program, including chemical inventory, SDS, labeling, storage, compatibility, and handling.
• Support CHRA / USECHH requirements and chemical exposure control.
• Assess risks associated with semiconductor chemicals, process gases, chemical delivery systems, and chemical storage.
• Ensure appropriate engineering controls, PPE, emergency equipment, and chemical spill response arrangements.

Environmental Management

• Implement environmental management programs covering wastewater, scheduled waste, air emissions, sewage, stormwater, and chemical spills.
• Support DOE requirements, environmental monitoring, inspections, audits, and submissions.
• Manage scheduled waste identification, storage, labeling, inventory, disposal, and applicable eSWIS records.
• Coordinate with approved waste contractors and environmental laboratories.
• Support the operation and compliance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Scrubber system.
• Coordinate wastewater sampling, laboratory testing, and analysis.

Workplace Safety & Industrial Hygiene

• Conduct workplace inspections, HIRARC/risk assessments, safety audits, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Support control of chemical exposure, noise, heat, dust, and other occupational hazards.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, chemical spills, and unsafe conditions.
• Perform root cause analysis and track corrective/preventive actions.

Equipment & Facility Safety

• Participate in EHS reviews for new equipment, processes, and facility systems.
• Review hazards associated with high voltage, compressed/toxic gases, chemicals, pressure/vacuum systems, lasers, radiation/X-ray equipment, robotics, and automated equipment, where applicable.
• Review equipment safety documentation, emergency shutdown systems, interlocks, PPE, and safety procedures.

Permit & Contractor Safety

• Manage or support Permit-to-Work and high-risk activities including LOTO, hot work, confined space, working at height, electrical work, chemical handling, lifting, and line breaking.
• Review contractor risk assessments, method statements, permits, and competency requirements.
• Conduct contractor orientation, inspections, and performance monitoring.

Emergency Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and conduct emergency drills.
• Support response planning for fire, chemical spills, toxic gas release, chemical exposure, environmental incidents, and other emergencies.
• Maintain emergency response equipment, spill kits, eyewash/shower stations, PPE, and emergency signage.

Facility Construction & Startup

• Participate in EHS design reviews for facility and process systems.
• Monitor construction and equipment installation activities from an EHS perspective.
• Support regulatory approvals, inspections, and EHS readiness reviews.
• Establish EHS procedures, SOPs, emergency plans, inspection programs, and training before production startup.
• Support production qualification and manufacturing ramp-up.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety & Health, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant EHS experience in manufacturing, with preferred exposure to semiconductor or high-tech environments. Candidates with under 5 years will be evaluated if holding core competencies outlined in preferred qualification.
• Knowledge of Malaysian DOSH, DOE, chemical, scheduled waste, wastewater, and workplace safety requirements.
• Experience in HIRARC, CHRA/USECHH, environmental management, incident investigation, and contractor safety.
• Strong communication, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with Facilities, Engineering, Manufacturing, contractors, and regulatory authorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Green Book holder registered with DOSH/JKKP.
• Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Waste Management (CePSWaM).
• Certified Radiation Protective Officer (RPO), where applicable.
• Experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing, facility startup, equipment installation, production qualification, and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Experience managing chemical safety, wastewater treatment, scheduled waste, environmental monitoring, and emergency response programs.
• Familiarity with radiation, laser, toxic gas, high-voltage, and other semiconductor process hazards.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Comprehensive leave benefits, including annual leave, sick leave, hospitalization leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, and other applicable statutory leave entitlements.
• Medical benefits in accordance with company policy.
• Group life and personal accident benefits.
• Allowances provided in accordance with company policy and eligibility.
• Performance-based bonus, subject to company policy and eligibility.
• Statutory EPF, SOCSO, and EIS contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development in an advanced semiconductor manufacturing environment.