Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Principal Engineer

Established in 2017 with a circa $70m investment, Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd is a leading manufacturing facility for Silicon Carbide Power Semiconductor Devices. Based in Lochgelly, Fife, the company is at the forefront of innovation and excellence in high-tech manufacturing.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Principal Engineer to join the Facilities & EHS department. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting risk assessments, delivering training, and driving continuous improvement across EHS systems and initiatives.

The Role

Reporting to the Facilities & EHS Manager, the EHS Principal Engineer will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring the EHS Management Systems in compliance with legislation.
  
  
• Keeping up to date with EHS regulations and advising senior management on compliance requirements.
  
  
• Conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are in place.
  
  
• Supporting the EHS Committee to ensure clear communication and consultation on health, safety, and environmental matters.
  
  
• Managing EHS training programs to ensure compliance across the organisation.
  
  
• Overseeing incident response procedures and ensuring the emergency response team is in place.
  
  
• Ensuring compliance in key environmental areas such as:
  
  
  • PPC Air Permitting, Trade Effluent Wastewater, and Hazardous Waste Management
    
    
  • ISO14001 environmental management systems and audits
    
    
  • Chemical storage, handling, and emergency planning
    
    
• Overseeing safety measures including:
  
  
  • ISO45001 safety management systems and audits
    
    
  • Laser Safety, Ionising Radiation, and RF Safety
    
    
  • Incident investigation, emergency management, and hazardous chemical handling
    
    About You
    
    To be successful in this role, you will have:
    
    
• 5+ years of experience as an EHS Principal Engineer in a manufacturing, oil, or chemical industry setting.
  
  
• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Health & Safety.
  
  
• A STEM degree (Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar).
  
  
• Strong knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001 standards, including experience in audit compliance.
  
  
• Membership of a professional body such as IOSH or IEMA.
  
  
• Experience in risk assessments, COSHH, accident investigation, and problem-solving techniques.
  
  
• A solid understanding of regulatory bodies and compliance requirements.
  
  
• Project management skills with the ability to drive EHS initiatives.
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
  
  Desirable:
  
  
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience would be a plus.
  
  Why Join Clas-SiC?
  
  
• Be part of a cutting-edge, high-tech manufacturing facility.
  
  
• Work in an innovative and supportive environment.
  
  
• Play a key role in shaping safety, health, and environmental standards in the business.
  
  
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EHS professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a fast-growing business