Principal EH&S Specialist

MKS Instruments Inc•Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

As a Principal EH&S Specialist at MKS Milpitas, you will partner with Facilities, Operations, and R&D to develop and implement a world class EHS program with a focus on laser safety. In this role, you will report to the Senior EHS Manager for the Americas.

Requirements

B.S. degree or higher in Safety, Engineering, Environmental field or related discipline
10+ years of experience in EHS field
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration across teams, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and conveying complex information clearly and professionally
Ability to interpret complex regulations and their application to an industrial site with a workforce of over 400
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of health and safety functions within a manufacturing environment and the federal and state regulations
Incident investigation and corrective action identification skills
Environmental or OSHA related training such as HAZWOPER, GHS, etc. is desired
Travel Requirements: Up to 20% of Travel is required

Nice To Haves

CSP Certification
Laser Safety Officer Certification

Responsibilities

Reviewing Safety, Environmental and Health programs and procedures and modifying and updating as needed
Support laser safety initiatives at the site
Working with other MKS global groups to establish leading indicator programs and track their progress
Ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and reporting requirements
Lead the site safety team
Oversee contractor support for waste handling, EHS supply and equipment maintenance, and heath monitoring
Serve as the site emergency response coordinator