Environmental Health and Safety Engineer

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is seeking an EH&S support professional to assist in developing and implementing environmental health and safety programs across the plant. You will help monitor facilities’ environmental permits, conduct investigations, and drive continuous improvement in safety practices.

The role emphasizes evaluating risks, enforcing regulatory compliance, and coordinating training and site audits, with responsibilities spanning from incident response to 5S and lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes as they apply to security and life safety equipment.
• Familiarity with employee exposures and air/waste/water compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of EHS policy and management system, the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of EHS risks and impacts of work activities and the benefits of improving performance.
• Knowledge of safe work behaviors and interpretation of EHS data.
• Ability to draw conclusions and recommend courses of action.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes involved written or oral instructions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support EH&S team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of ACC Environmental Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Provides assistance with workplace safety matters.
• Perform environmental monitoring for facility discharges, storm water management, and other environmental related permits.
• Perform routine industrial and hazardous waste management activities such as waste inventories, vendor scheduling and waste haul oversight, and manifest tracking and filing.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis and make recommendations for solutions.
• Implement corrective/preventative actions and continuous improvement activities as directed.
• Assist in job hazard assessments by participating in processes and procedures and researching industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys.
• Assists in the development of technical documents including EHS procedures, programs, and guidance documents.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinates with others for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently and effectively.
• Assists in maintaining, updating and coordinating EHS training programs.
• Participates in EHS committee meetings.
• Attends meetings, workshops, training, and seminars in order to gather information required to perform and enhance job functions.
• Respond to emergency situations during or after hours.
• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management.
• Must work effectively with personnel at various levels within the organization, from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field

Job description

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Job Descriptions:

Essential Function:

Provide support of EH&S standards and programs across the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support EH&S team in the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of ACC Environmental Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with Federal, state, and local regulatory
• Provides assistance with workplace safety matters
• Perform environmental monitoring for facility discharges, storm water management, and other environmental related permits
• Perform routine industrial and hazardous waste management activities such as waste inventories, vendor scheduling and waste haul oversight, and manifest tracking and filing
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis and make recommendations for solutions
• Implement corrective/preventative actions and continuous improvement activities as directed
• Assist in job hazard assessments by participating in processes and procedures and researching industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Participates in EHS site audits, inspections, and routine surveys
• Assists in the development of technical documents including EHS procedures, programs, and guidance documents
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations
• Coordinates with others for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently and effectively
• Assists in maintaining, updating and coordinating EHS training programs
• Participates in EHS committee meetings
• Attends meetings, workshops, training, and seminars in order to gather information required to perform & enhance job functions
• Respond to emergency situations during or after hours
• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management
• Must work effectively with personnel at various levels within the organization, from a broad range of backgrounds.
• Effective organizational and planning skills
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
• Must be able to pay close attention to details
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or related field is preferred

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal codes as they apply to security and life safety equipment

• Familiarity with employee exposures and air/waste/water compliance

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety related risks

• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of EHS policy and management system, the importance of conforming to EHS policies and procedures, and consequences of failing to comply with EHS policies and procedures

• Demonstrated knowledge of EHS risks and impacts of work activities and the benefits of improving performance

• Knowledge of safe work behaviors and interpretation of EHS data

• Ability to draw conclusions and recommend courses of action

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes involved written or oral instructions

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company (“Silfex” or the “Company”), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.