Environment, Health & Safety; EH&S Operations Lead

Job Title

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on injury prevention, operational risk mitigation, ergonomic improvements, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement EH&S operational strategies aligned with Coherent's manufacturing and business objectives.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive action programs.
• Monitor EH&S performance metrics, KPIs, and audit findings to drive measurable operational improvements.
• Lead Emergency Medical Response Team and coordinate training at the site for CPR, AED, First Aid

Environmental Activities

• Ensure timely submission and renewal of all required environmental permit applications and
• Complete environmental calculations as needed.
• Lead environmental inspections and audits
• Ensure all local, state and federal environmental reporting requirements are met
• Coordinate and conduct any required environmental sampling
• Prepare and submit environmental reports including, but not limited to, Tier II, TRI, emissions reporting and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) data and safety scorecards

Laser Safety Officer (LSO) Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Laser Safety Officer (LSO) for all laser operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain laser safety programs in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct laser hazard evaluations and risk assessments for manufacturing, laboratory, service, and R&D environments.
• Approve laser operating procedures, engineering controls, PPE requirements, and administrative controls.
• Ensure compliance with all enclosures, interlocks, signs/labeling, PPE, etc.
• Lead laser safety audits, inspections, and training programs.
• Support incident response and investigation related to laser exposure or laser-related hazards.
• Partner with engineering teams on safe integration of new laser systems and manufacturing processes.

EHS Training

• Lead efforts for planning site EHS training for employees, contractors, and other visitors
  • Implement & manage the company's learning management system (LMS) and training matrices
  • Maintenance of Power Points, and other training materials
  • Ensure EHS training is completed, including written feedback by participants
  • EHS training records maintained for easy access

EHS & Laser Safety Committee Activities

• Lead/support site EHS & Laser Safety Committee
• Lead promotion of safety culture for the site
• Work with the committees to develop site safety initiatives
• Drive completion of the safety observations and corrective actions

Other EHS Activities

• Ensure all safety programs are current, comprehensive and operationally effective to protect employees, contractors and visitors
• Manage SDS program including program for approving new chemicals to site
• Lead Medical Surveillance efforts for the site, as required
• Lead Industrial Health program and related efforts for the site
• Participating in execution of the Respirator Fit-Testing Program for the site, as required
• Manage the Prescription Safety Glasses & safety shoes programs for the site
• Conduct JSAs, EHSRs, Incident Investigations/RCAs as directed by the Regional EHS Manager, Auditor, or as required by tasks, programs and projects within the site
• Follow-up and manage on employee EHS Concerns and Near Miss events received verbally or through the sites notification system
• Attend meetings or functions as the subject matter expert on EHS and Facilities, as necessary
• Escort and assist regulatory inspectors as necessary
• Coordinate waste programs, including hazardous, non-hazardous, Universal waste and recycling programs
• Ensure monthly audits are completed for general and laser safety
• Perform other projects as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in environmental safety, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field desired; equivalent experience considered
• 7+ years EHS experience required – (2 years laser safety experience can be substituted)
• Semiconductor or laser related industry experience in engineering, manufacturing, or manufacturing engineering preferred
• Knowledge of cleanroom environments, tool installation and hookups
• Firm knowledge of regulations under OSHA, DOT, RCRA, and EPA, along with familiarity of LEAN principles
• Certified trainer in EHS topics, including but not limited to First Aid/CPR, Forklift Operations Certification, Emergency Response, Fire Safety, is a plus
• Participate in required safety training (RCRA, DOT Hazmat Shipper, etc.)
• Required to be a mandatory member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
  • Must respond to emergencies as part of the ERT and put on PPE/SCBA and work in harsh/adverse conditions
  • Must be willing to lead the team and run incident command in an emergency
• CPR certified or willing to become certified.
• Must be open to flexible work hours
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with little supervision
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously

Skills & Other Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds…