Occupational Health & Safety SME

Hemlock Semiconductor Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

PTO

Job summary

Hemlock Semiconductor Group seeks an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to direct site OHS strategies across general industry, construction, industrial hygiene, transportation and emergency response.

The SME develops standards to ensure compliance, manages risk, and enables efficient OHS work processes, while advising management and operations on resolving OHS concerns. This role also leads audits, incident investigations, and training delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience applying hazard identification and risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards in EHSS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support risk assessments to prioritize controls and reduce risk.
• Provide consultation on EHSS programs and site compliance.
• Investigate incidents and determine root causes with corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training materials and sessions.
• Maintain and improve EHSS standards and program documentation.
• Coordinate internal audits and observations to ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

EHSS program development

Communication skills

Training development

Data management

Industrial hygiene

Emergency response

Education

External EHS certifications (ASP/CSP, CHST, CIH)

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

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Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) is a leading global provider of hyper pure polysilicon, an essential material used in the semiconductor and solar industries. From smartphones in your pocket to satellites in orbit, our materials play a foundational role in modern technology.

At HSC, employees do work that matters. Team members are part of a safety focused organization that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. Rooted in Michigan for more than 65 years, HSC continues to evolve through innovation, operational discipline and a strong commitment to its people and communities.

This role contributes to HSC’s ongoing work and long-term success by supporting teams, processes and priorities that keep operations running effectively.

Summary

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides direction for the site in multiple OHS expertise areas such as general industry occupational health and safety, construction health and safety, industrial hygiene, transportation, and emergency response.

The SME defines requirements for the site through development and maintenance of standards and programs that:

• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Effectively manage risk
• Enable efficient execution of OHS work processes.

The OHS SME provides consultation to site management, site operations and recommends appropriate resolution of OHS concerns.

Essential Functions

Risk Assessment: Apply hazard identification and risk assessment techniques to evaluate and prioritize risks, enabling the selection of control measures that minimize risks to the lowest practicable level (PPE, IH, Ergonomics, General Industry Safety, multiple OHS topics).

EHS Standard Ownership / Compliance Assessments: Interprets external and internal requirements to provide technical assistance within EHSS team and site areas & functions regarding risk and hazard assessment, and EHSS program improvements.

Implementation of Risk Controls: Utilize the hierarchy of controls to select and implement/assist with implementation of sustainable risk control measures, reducing overall risks to protect people and maintain safety.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis: Lead and/or support thorough, evidence-based investigations of health, safety, and environmental incidents to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions, ensuring accurate reporting and preventing recurrence.

Safety Meeting Content Development and Training Delivery: Develops safety and health training using presentations, publications, flyers, posters, and other communication media.

Influencing EHS Culture: Champion positive health and safety behaviors by influencing leaders and employees, fostering a culture that prioritizes health, safety, and environmental well-being.

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

Internal Audits and Observations: Conduct inspections and monitoring to help evaluate OHS performance, identify corrective actions, and confirm compliance with respect to internal and external standards for Responsible Care Certification maintenance.

Provides input to area improvement projects: ensure safety and health requirements are integrated within project planning, design, construction plans, procurement.

Participates in meetings: areas, site, project teams, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety and health requirements.

Skills that will set you up for success

• Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Understand, apply and coach others on locally applicable laws, regulations, standards, codes, products, methods and practices related to EHS, providing guidance as appropriate.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation.
• Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated training & training development experience.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management System standards.
• Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to applicable safety or health discipline.

Behaviors that will set you up for success

Collaborative: builds, and maintains internal relationships with sites and cross-functional teams on proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement of HSE programs

Action Oriented: demonstrates a sense of urgency and takes initiative to address OHS risks, issues, and improvement opportunities. Moves effectively from identification to action, engages the appropriate stakeholders, and follows through to ensure actions are completed and risks are effectively managed

Multi-tasks: able to manage tactical, day-to-day change alongside of strategic team needs

Minimum Required Work Experience

• 5-7 years EHSS related experience or
• 3-5-year with previous EHSS experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

Minimum Required Education/Certification

• External certifications in EHS preferred (i.e. ASP/CSP, CHST, CIH)

The range for this position is $83,425 - $114,696 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.