Health and Safety Engineer

Job Summary:

Administer facility health and safety programs and ensure facility compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement safety policies and programs in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations
• Develop system to verify effectiveness of safety programs and compliance with safety requirements
• Adhere to Polar's internal safety policies and procedures; Support and foster Polar's safety culture
• Implement program to comply with Semi S2 and Semi S8 standards
• Perform safety audits of new and existing equipment and processes; prepare recommendations and implement
• Conduct job hazard analysis to identify potential hazards and implement preventive actions
• Conduct/coordinate industrial hygiene testing of suspected or known facility hazard areas as an exposure control measure
• Gather and analyze data at the facility on health and safety metrics to assist in assessing trends, issues and areas for improvement; publish management updates
• Ensure necessary and timely safety record keeping; submit reports to federal/local authorities, as required
• Oversee the management of work-related injuries at the facility: Lead investigations to determine root cause, implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, develop measures to verify effectiveness
• Develop, prepare, and conduct/coordinate safety training
• Manage ongoing relationships with governmental agencies, industry and trade groups
• Schedule, chair and communicate Safety Committee meeting discussions
• Participate on the Emergency Response Team as an Emergency Coordinator

Skills and Knowledge:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Engineering
• a minimum of 3+ years' experience in safety related field; experience with semiconductor, electronics manufacturing or other chemically intensive manufacturing industries preferred
• Working knowledge and experience with Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) across functional departments, contractors, and suppliers

• Knowledge of Semi S2, Semi S8 and ISO 45001 preferred
• Organized, detailed, and strong problem-solving/critical thinking skills

• Computer literacy on MS Word, Excel, Access

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Ability to work flexible hours and the ability to respond to emergency situations on an as needed (infrequent) basis
• Occasional exposure to hazardous chemical substances; Frequent work in all areas of the facility: clean room, mechanical areas, and dock locations with exposure to wide temperature ranges
• Use of Respirator and Supplied Air systems.

Training Requirements:

• Corporate and departmental orientations
• Hazardous Waste Management / Right to Know (annual)
• EMS Awareness Training (annual)
• Ladder Safety Training (annual)
• Forklift Training (annual)
• Electrical Safety (annual)
• Fit Testing (annual)
• 40-hr Hazwoper training
• Qualified to administer safety training per OSHA standards

Internal Contacts:

• Managers (compliance issues) and employees (compliance / training)

External Contacts:

• Federal, state, and local agencies, vendors, contractors

The estimated base salary range for the position is $80,000- $107,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position, and internal equity.

Full-time employees will be eligible to receive the following benefits and additional compensation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off starting the first day

• 401k including a generous company match

• Tuition assistance

• Disability and life insurance

• Legal and ID theft insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual Incentive Program (Bonus)

*Sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.