Senior Safety Engineer

Samsung Electronics • Austin, TX

1d • $106,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Engineer reports to the Program Safety lead and is responsible for establishing, implementing, managing, and continuously improving multiple safety programs for the facility. The position requires broad knowledge of safety compliance programs and, where applicable, specialized safety areas. It combines strategic safety planning with hands-on responsibility for site-wide safety systems, regulations, and best practices.

The role works with employees, contractors, vendors, department sponsors, the field safety team, and corporate EHS. It focuses on hazard identification and control, risk assessment, training, audits, incident investigations, corrective actions, compliance records, and continuous improvement to reduce risk and strengthen safety culture.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience in Health and Safety performing similar tasks.
• Bachelor of Science or master's degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Certification such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM, or ability to become certified.
• Familiarity with OSHA construction and general industry regulations and reporting guidelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of personnel on site.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and candor.
• Ability to provide training to ensure proper health and safety practices and awareness.
• Strong understanding of best practices and their implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in general industry at a semiconductor manufacturing (FAB) facility.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage safety compliance programs in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Anticipate, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices associated with safety programs.
• Develop hazard-control designs, methods, procedures, and programs to supplement safety programs.
• Lead and advise employees and contractors on risk assessment reviews and processes.
• Measure, audit, and evaluate the effectiveness of hazard-control elements.
• Review and audit pre-task plans, site risk analyses, and standard operating procedures.
• Instruct safety-related classes as needed, including mobile elevated work platforms, LOTO, fall protection, and electrical safety.
• Work in the field and closely with contractors, vendors, department sponsors, and field safety team personnel.
• Communicate changes and updates to designated programs.
• Drive timely completion of investigations and corrective actions related to incidents, near misses, and compliance inspections.
• Assist with daily management of the tiered auditing program, including closure of facility preventive and corrective action plans.
• Maintain records in compliance with internal, local, state, provincial, and federal EHS laws, regulations, permits, and programs.
• Develop EHS strategies and improvement plans to support continuous improvement, risk reduction, and cultural improvements that minimize incidents.
• Partner with corporate EHS to align strategies and communicate the operations perspective.
• Collaborate with the field safety team on field observations, trends, scorecards, and graded walk participation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid time off, two personal holidays, and ten regular holidays.
• Wellness incentives.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
• The compensation package may include participation in company incentive compensation programs based on organizational and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior