Safety Specialist Semiconductor Automation

Software Placement Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Health Insurance Plans

401k with Match

Paid time off

Job summary

Software Placement Group seeks a Safety Specialist to support on-site projects involving installation of material handling and automation equipment at client locations. The role focuses on driving strong EHS performance during equipment installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities include safety plan development, policy implementation, and leading the Safety Department. Will require up to 90% travel, strong analytical skills, and eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 90%, mainly domestic with some international travel.
• Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record.
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems and electro/mechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret complex technical instructions and manage multiple variables.
• Strong technical, financial, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; E-Verify used.

Responsibilities

• Assist development and updates of installation site safety plans.
• Manage safety plan documents and policies.
• Implement health and safety programs and procedures.
• Supervise Safety Department staff, including performance reviews and coaching.
• Investigate accidents and implement preventive actions at sites.
• Maintain hazard-free working conditions and coordinate with contractors.
• Ensure site safety trainings (first aid, CPR, inspections) are completed.
• Arrange health and safety testing and external evaluations as needed.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate risks.

Skills

Travel up to 90%

Clean driving record

Automated material handling systems

Electro/mechanical equipment

Technical interpretation ability

Analytical ability

E-Verify / work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or equivalent

Tools

None specified

Job description

Location: Boise, ID | Schedule: Full-time, on-site at customer/installation locations with extensive travel | Compensation: $75,000 base salary + Bonus + Profit Share

Overview

A world-leading robotics and factory automation OEM is seeking a Safety Specialist to support on-site projects involving the installation of specialized material handling and automation equipment at client locations. This role is critical to driving strong EHS performance during equipment installation and maintenance, balancing both customer and company safety goals.

What you'll do

• Assist in the development, review, and update of installation site safety plans
• Manage the upkeep of safety plan documents
• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies, programs, and procedures
• Manage Safety Department employees, including performance evaluation, training, coaching, and counseling
• Ensure timely and accurate investigation, reporting, and preventive actions for accidents/incidents involving personnel, contractors, and visitors at company or customer sites
• Maintain hazard-free working conditions
• Work with contractors to evaluate overall safety and collaborate with upper management to improve safety culture
• Ensure safety inspections are completed at any facility where company personnel are present
• Ensure all required site-specific safety training is completed, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections, and related safety procedures
• Arrange for health and safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies and consultants as needed
• Analyze and conduct risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate risks

Required qualifications

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 90%, mainly domestic, with international travel required
• Excellent driving skills and a clean driving record
• Familiarity with Automated Material Handling Systems
• Understanding of Electro/mechanical manufacturing equipment
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Excellent technical, financial, organizational, and analytical ability
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• This company uses E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS), a Technical Discipline, or equivalent education preferred
• 1-2 years of experience working in safety, preferably with large-scale equipment
• Previous experience in administration, implementation, and development of environmental, safety, and health programs preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary at least $75,000
• Bonus and Profit Share
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Exceptional benefits package
• Paid time off and paid holidays off
• Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k with Match

Why this role

This is an opportunity to make a major impact on safety culture across customer and company sites, with recognition for your success.