TGCM Safety Specialist - Taylor TX

TGCM Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist) (Semiconductor Fab)

Position Type:
Full-time
- Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm (40-Hour week)

Role Overview:
The TGCM Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient handling, storage, and distribution of hazardous gases and chemicals in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining a "safety-first" culture, ensuring 24/7 compliance with safety regulations (OSHA), and providing technical expertise on equipment safety, chemical handling, and emergency response to minimize risk to personnel and operations.

• Safety Leadership:
  Act as the primary safety focal point for on-site gas and chemical distribution operations. Drive a proactive safety culture.
• Compliance & Audits:
  Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, and company-specific safety policies, including ISO standards and customer protocols.
• Risk Mitigation:
  Conduct regular safety audits, walkthroughs, and inspections of chemical storage areas, cylinder banks, and delivery equipment (5S inspections).
• Incident Investigation:
  Lead investigation of near-misses and accidents, performing root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Training & SOPs:
  Develop and deliver safety training for technicians, including HAZMAT handling and respiratory protection programs. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Equipment Safety:
  Collaborate with maintenance teams to review, test, and approve safety devices, equipment, and new installations (PSSR
  - Pre-Startup Safety Reviews).
• Contractual Compliance:
  Ensure all operations meet or exceed contractual safety agreements with customers.
• Reporting:
  Manage safety documentation, including OSHA 300 logs, incident reports, and chemical safety data sheets (SDS).

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required;
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field preferred or equivalent experience/knowledge as determined by management

Experience:

5+ years of experience in TGCM, field service, or equipment commissioning in the Electronics/Semiconductor industry.

Knowledge:
Strong understanding of hazardous chemical/gas distribution systems, fluid systems, and PLC controls.

Regulatory Knowledge:
Deep understanding of OSHA regulations and Industrial Hygiene practices.

Skills:

Ability to work on a 24/7 site (including after-hours support). Strong organizational, data analysis, and reporting skills.

Physical:
Ability to perform field inspections, including climbing stairs/ladders and wearing necessary PPE (including respirators).

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
• HAZWOPER (24 or 40-hour)
• First Aid/CPR/AED

• OSHA 10-Hour Semiconductor General Industry
• UL-Certified Functional Safety Professional (UL-CFSP) in Semiconductor
• Process Safety Management (PSM) Certificate
• Semiconductor Process Chemical Safety

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
• Safety in Semiconductor Processing Certificate (Texas A&M)