Safety Specialist

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The Safety Specialist supports Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) standards and programs across the plant. The role assists with developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving EH&S programs while supporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include workplace safety support, environmental monitoring, industrial and hazardous waste management, investigations, risk assessments, audits, documentation, and training coordination. The position also responds to emergency situations during or after hours and helps promote a safe, organized workplace through company safety policies, lean manufacturing concepts, and 5S practices. The successful candidate works effectively with people at various organizational levels, both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrates strong organization, planning, attention to detail, confidentiality, communication, and follow-through. A bachelor’s degree in EH&S or a related field is preferred. The work involves regular standing and hand use, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and moderate noise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or a 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, and water compliance.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate environmental health and safety-related risks.
Awareness and understanding of EH&S policy and management systems, the importance of conforming to EH&S policies and procedures, and the consequences of noncompliance.
Knowledge of EH&S risks and impacts of work activities and the benefits of improving performance.
Knowledge of safe work behaviors and interpretation of EH&S data.
Ability to draw conclusions and recommend courses of action.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to follow detailed, sometimes involved written or oral instructions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective organizational and planning skills.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, work effectively independently and in a team, and perform successfully under minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in EH&S or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support the EH&S team in developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving EH&S programs and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Provide assistance with workplace safety matters.
Perform environmental monitoring for facility discharges, storm water management, and other environmental permits.
Carry out routine industrial and hazardous waste management activities, including waste inventories, vendor scheduling, waste-haul oversight, and manifest tracking and filing.
Conduct investigations and root cause analyses and recommend solutions.
Implement corrective and preventive actions and continuous-improvement activities as directed.
Assist with job hazard assessments by participating in processes and procedures and researching industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Participate in EH&S site audits, inspections, and routine surveys.
Assist in developing technical documents, including EH&S procedures, programs, and guidance documents.
Inform personnel about procedures and work-order status so they can make decisions, take appropriate action, and comply with health and safety regulations.
Coordinate with others to complete projects and work orders efficiently and effectively.
Assist in maintaining, updating, and coordinating EH&S training programs.
Participate in EH&S committee meetings and attend meetings, workshops, training, and seminars to gather information and enhance job functions.
Respond to emergency situations during or after hours.
Follow company safety policies and report unsafe conditions to the Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/or Director of Manufacturing.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S; maintain organization, cleanliness, housekeeping, and 5S in the work area, and escalate maintenance issues responsibly.
Perform tasks related to special projects or assignments and other duties assigned by department management.
Work effectively with personnel at various organizational levels and from diverse backgrounds, independently and in a team environment, with minimal supervision.
Model and follow company safety policies, report incidents or unsafe conditions immediately, and wear required PPE.
Communicate effectively, with empathy and respect, to support teamwork and collaboration.
Demonstrate ownership of continuous-improvement ideas and activities.