Principal EH&S Specialist

Principal EH&S Specialist – MKS Inc.

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As a Principal EH&S Specialist at MKS Milpitas, you will partner with Facilities, Operations, and R&D to develop and implement a world class EHS program with a focus on laser safety. In this role, you will report to the Senior EHS Manager for the Americas.

• Reviewing Safety, Environmental and Health programs and procedures and modifying and updating as needed
• Supporting laser safety initiatives at the site
• Working with other MKS global groups to establish leading indicator programs and track their progress
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and reporting requirements
• Leading the site safety team
• Overseeing contractor support for waste handling, EHS supply and equipment maintenance, and health monitoring
• Serving as the site emergency response coordinator

Travel Requirements:
Up to 20% of travel is required.

• B.S. degree or higher in Safety, Engineering, Environmental field or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in EHS field
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration across teams, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and conveying complex information clearly and professionally
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and their application to an industrial site with a workforce of over 400
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health and safety functions within a manufacturing environment and the federal and state regulations
• Incident investigation and corrective action identification skills
• Environmental or OSHA related training such as HAZWOPER, GHS, etc. is desired

• CSP Certification
• Laser Safety Officer Certification

Salary Pay Range: $150,000 to $180,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for this role.

Bonus:
This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS.

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement (and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.).

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details.