Safety Engineer III - (E3)

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$110,500 - $152,000

About The Position

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality. The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, healthcare, and supercomputing/AI, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology. Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Requirements

Must be able to wear PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection, fall protection.
Must be able to walk/stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time.
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and stairs.
Must be able to respond quickly to sounds (powered industrial trucks, building alarms).
Must be able to rapidly respond to emergencies.
Must be capable of assisting others during evacuations.
Must be able to see/recognize and respond to dangerous situations.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel 10% of time.
Communicate on Microsoft Teams on and off video.

Responsibilities

Position will report to the Arques campus manager of EHS responsible for operations in Sunnyvale, CA. Position will work closely with site management in RD&E and other EHS staff to drive environmental, safety and health programs, ensure regulatory compliance and promote continuous improvement.
Ensures proper investigations of accident / incidents conducted for EH&S events and drives corrective actions.
Act as liaison with regulatory authorities for safety requirements.
Track and trend EH&S related legislation and take appropriate action to comply with requirements. Communicates EH&S issues to all necessary management and employees. Generates necessary reports and documentation. Lead the investigation into accidents and provide feedback to relevant parties for corrective action.
Review and report EH&S progress and performance for assigned site/function.
Ensures compliance with required codes, standards, and regulations. Manage metrics and reporting.
Oversee accident / incident investigations and analyze pertinent data. Documents results.
Performs a wide range of health and safety compliance duties including equipment and facility permitting, compliance auditing, management of change and chemical authorization approvals, record keeping and reporting, liaison with the local authorities.
Ensure environmental, health and safety programs and management systems are in place and effective to minimize the risks to employees, the environment and the community. Some of the Key Environmental, Health and Safety programs for the site include: New chemical review Management of Change (MoC) Review of abatement systems Hazard Communication Powered Industrial Trucks Lockout/Tagout Control of Hazardous Energies Confined Space Working at Heights Accident/Incident Investigation Design Review for tool installation Code Review: Fire and Building
Ensures compliance with required environmental, health and safety, fire code and building codes, standards and regulations. Act as a liaison with local, regional or federal regulatory authorities.
Ensure proper investigations of environmental, health and safety incidents conducted for EH&S events and drive corrective actions to closure.
Review and report environmental, health and safety progress and performance for assigned site/function based on established EH&S metrics to site management.
Ensures that specific projects assigned are completed as planned to meet EH&S goals. Provides management with updates and escalation on projects/programs. Maintain communication channel with site/location functions.
Interfaces with internal and external customers regarding environmental, health and safety issues
Provide technical guidance on environmental, health and safety issues to the site manufacturing and engineering organizations and contribute to the development of site-wide EH&S standards and procedures.
Participate in the emergency response team and may involve after-hour response.
Develops and conducts employee EH&S training.
Familiar with Benchmark Gensuite or similar safety reporting systems for incident management, site compliance and regulatory tracking.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.