Safety Engineer

Environmental, Health & Safety Program Management

Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety management systems.

Ensure site programs effectively minimize risks to employees, the environment, and the surrounding community.

Partners with site leaders, engineering teams, facilities personnel, and other stakeholders to integrate EHS requirements into business operations.

Develop, implement, and maintain EHS policies, procedures, and standards.

Monitor EH&S performance metrics and provide regular reporting to site leadership.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, safety, fire, and building code regulations.

Track, interpret, and assess emerging EH&S legislation and regulatory requirements and implement compliance actions as needed.

Serve as a liaison with local, regional, and federal regulatory agencies, inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction.

Manage environmental permitting requirements, including air, wastewater, and hazardous waste compliance activities.

Support compliance audits, inspections, recordkeeping, and reporting activities.

Lead and oversee environmental, health, and safety incident investigations.

Conduct root cause analyses and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and closed effectively.

Analyze incident data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Communicate investigation findings and recommendations to management and affected stakeholders.

Provide leadership and technical guidance for site programs including:

• New Chemical Reviews
• Hazard Communication
• Benchmark Gensuite Environmental, Health & Safety Systems
• Management of Change (MoC)
• Fire and Building Code Reviews
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) / Control of Hazardous Energy
• Confined Space Program
• Powered Industrial Truck Program
• Crane and Hoist Safety
• Fall Protection and Working at Heights
• Accident and Incident Investigation
• Tool Installation Design Reviews
• Hazardous Waste Determination
• Environmental Permitting (Air, Water, and Waste)

Develop and deliver EHS training programs for employees and contractors.

Promote employee engagement and a proactive safety culture through effective communication and collaboration.

Communicate EHS requirements, expectations, and performance results to all levels of the organization.

Conduct routine inspections of laboratories, clean rooms, office spaces, support infrastructure, and auxiliary equipment areas.

Participate in design reviews and construction projects to ensure EHS requirements are incorporated during planning and implementation.

Support assigned EHS projects and provide timely updates to management regarding progress, risks, and escalations.

Maintain effective communication and coordination across site functions.

Participate as a member of the site's Emergency Response Team.

Support emergency preparedness programs and respond to emergencies, including occasional after-hours situations when required.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience:

5+ years of professional experience in Environmental, Health & Safety within semiconductor, manufacturing, research and development, high-technology, or related industrial environments.

Experience managing EHS compliance programs and regulatory requirements.

Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and conducting compliance audits.

Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge of OSHA, Cal/OSHA, EPA, hazardous waste regulations, fire codes, and building code requirements.

Experience with environmental permitting programs including air, wastewater, and hazardous waste management.

Understanding of management systems, risk assessment methodologies, and continuous improvement principles.

Experience with Benchmark Gensuite modules for incident management, compliance tracking, and management of change preferred.

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across multiple functions.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.

Ability to wear required PPE including safety shoes, eye protection, fall protection equipment, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields.

Ability to work in cleanroom environments while wearing coveralls, hoods, booties, gloves, and other required protective equipment.

Ability to walk and stand on hard surfaces for extended periods.

Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.

Ability to recognize and respond…