Semiconductor Safety Partner

ASU's Environmental Health and Safety is looking to hire an experienced Safety Partner to monitor the workplace environment and investigate safety concerns and/or accidents. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, with experience in the semiconductor industry preferred. This position provides assistance in monitoring activities to ensure the health and safety of the university community.

About the role

Identifies opportunities to address safety issues, conducts safety training, and provides intermediate to complex consultation to ensure operations are performed safely and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards. May oversee the work of others. Participates in, or leads emergency response activities.

Responsibilities

• Participates in site visits to audit, provide consultation and/or conduct inspections of university facilities to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations, codes, and university requirements.
• Develops, implements, and manages semiconductor safety programs with chemical & gas safety, equipment safety, control of hazardous energy, confined space, aerial lifts, fall protection, and hearing conservation.
• Consults with faculty, staff, students, industry tenants, and others to provide technical and problem-solving assistance and answer questions related to safety.
• Identifies hazards, assesses risk, and provides options to eliminate or minimize the hazards/risks.
• Maintains inventory and storage management systems for hazardous materials.
• Participates in project teams conducting special studies and recommends solutions or alternatives.
• Interprets EHS data and regulatory standards.
• Prepares data and drafts reports required for tracking, decision-making, and/or to satisfy compliance requirements.
• May serve as the primary MTW EHS contact for an ASU Lab or an industry tenant oversight on safety-related matters.
• Attends weekly business unit or industry tenant meetings and provides input on safety-related matters.
• Participates in the MTW on-call rotation and response for after-hour incidents.
• Assists with reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating compliance activities and policies supporting safety and environmental compliance programs and assists with implementing changes as required to address deficiencies or carry out improvements.
• Communicates successfully to train others and modify standard regulatory training courses.
• Operates specialized equipment to assess and measure gas/vapor levels, noise levels, IAQ parameters, mercury vapor levels, and RF fields (including calibration skills & requirements).
• Conducts chemical approvals and assists with maintaining inventory and storage management systems for hazardous materials.
• Coordinates, participates in, and facilitates safety education, outreach, and workshops for faculty, staff, and students in the use of department data management and processing tools.
• May assist with creating and maintaining safety databases using various information systems or user-specific software.
• Assists in conducting accident and incident investigations and recommends corrective action or preventative measures.
• Works on a project team(s) to assist with the development or facilitation of high-impact training materials and participates in logistics planning, communication, and marketing.
• Assists with environmental programs to ensure federal, state, and local regulatory requirements are met.
• Works with FDM and Contractors to address safety concerns.
• May serve as a member of the department emergency response team and participates in emergency drills and actual emergencies.
• Supports pollution prevention program and sustainability education programs.
• Accomplishes tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting strict deadlines.
• Drives a university vehicle and possesses a valid AZ driver's license.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Experience supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs, with experience in the semiconductor industry preferred.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment to assess and measure gas/vapor levels, noise levels, IAQ parameters, mercury vapor levels, and RF fields (including calibration skills & requirements).
• Must be able to communicate successfully to train others and modify standard regulatory training courses.
• Valid AZ driver's license.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Certifications or the desire to become certified: Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or similar certifications.
• Experience leading or contributing to safety initiatives that improved efficiency or reduced risk.
• Effective communication skills with experience providing safety guidance, training, and mentoring lab personnel in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations.
• OSHA 40-hour hazwoper certification.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Semiconductor and Environmental Health and Safety experience is highly desired.

Working Environment

• 30% of activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Work in laboratories, cleanrooms, shops, waste facilities, and other hazardous locations.
• Work in indoor and outdoor environments that may include extreme weather conditions, hot in summer and cold in winter.
• Participate in respiratory protection program; assists with respiratory fit testing and training.
• Participate in ASU medical surveillance programs, which may include vaccinations.

Pay

Position Salary Range: $90,000 - $99,400 per year (DOE).

Benefits

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services.
• Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low-cost dental, health, life, and vision insurance benefits.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and University Business Services will not be a sponsor for this position.