Safety Specialist

Merck • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: MEGASYS® offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments. In the MEGASYS® Safety Specialist role, you will work onsite at customer location providing safety support for the MEGASYS® team. This will include auditing operations and maintenance tasks, safety system reviews, reviewing and/or updating procedures, working with the customer on safety related issues and providing any required training. This position provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals to contribute to a dynamic and expanding business. Join us in delivering exceptional service and driving flawless execution. If you’re ready to embark on an exciting career in the semiconductor industry and are open to travel and mobility, we have opportunities available nationwide. We seek individuals who are adaptable and willing to travel, with potential relocation options for the right candidates. We would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Safety and Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, or Construction Management
• 3+ years of experience in a safety position or OSHA and OSHA 10 certification
• 2+ years Process Safety Management / Risk Management Program Experience (PSM/RMP)
• 2+ years experience with Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone)
• Valid Driver’s License
• OR High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in a safety position or OSHA and OSHA 10 certification
• 2+ years Process Safety Management / Risk Management Program Experience (PSM/RMP)
• 2+ years experience with Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, Fishbone)
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) experience
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Experience in ISO9000 / ISO9001
• Bachelor’s Degree in industrial Hygiene, Safety & Occupational Health, Construction Management, or another technical Field
• Understanding of P&ID’s
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Planning and prioritizing activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance of site processes and procedures with company standards and all applicable federal and state regulations
• Establish and maintain robust safety and quality inspection programs and reporting mechanisms
• Develop, implement, and sustain site-level documentation required by site standards, customer requirements, and third‑party audits
• Continuously enhance site documentation and training in response to customer audits, feedback, and meetings
• Provide effective onboarding and foundational training for new hires in collaboration with site SMEs and Quality Engineers
• Ensure safe and compliant use of breathing air systems through regular evaluations and certifications
• Deliver and maintain all required safety training in alignment with site and regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer on safety-related topics, including issue resolution and documentation updates
• Strengthen site preparedness by planning, conducting, and participating in safety drills with internal teams and customers
• Drive incident learning by leading Root Cause Analyses for safety events and supporting RCAs for quality incidents
• Continuously improve site work instructions based on 8D Root Cause Analysis outcomes
• Ensure timely escalation and communication of all safety and quality issues in accordance with defined processes
• Lead the creation and submission of 4D/8D reports into customer databases to document issues and corrective actions
• Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities based on safety and quality evaluations and performance trends

Benefits

• Comprehensive, paid, on the job training program that allows our employees to quickly learn critical technical skills to excel in this role and rapidly progress in their careers.
• Excellent benefits including a starting vacation allowance of 3 weeks, 6% 401k match programs and medical, dental and vision benefit coverage on day one of employment!
• Tuition assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree