Sr. Mgr, EH&S

Lam Research•Tualatin, OR

About The Position

Provides global leadership for Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) across Field Service organizations, leading the Field Service Safety departments through matrixed and direct functional management. Provides direction, governance, and functional oversight for EHS performance across seven global regions. Establishes a strategy that increases consistency with corporate requirements, business needs, and EHS standards. Partners with Field Operations, Account Teams, Logistics, Employee Relations, and customers to prevent incidents, manage risk, strengthen organizational learning, and improve EHS performance in a complex 24/7 service environment. The role is accountable for the effectiveness and consistency of the global Field Service EHS operating model. It establishes global priorities and minimum expectations while regional leaders manage compliant local execution; makes or recommends decisions on risk acceptance, resource allocation, program deployment, and escalation; and represents Field Service EHS in senior leadership reviews and cross-functional governance forums. The role balances global standardization with regional legal, cultural, customer, and operational requirements and drives issues to resolution while maintaining strong incident prevention. Lam describes a range of work location models according to role needs. Hybrid roles may be On-site Flex, with at least three days per week onsite, or Virtual Flex, with one to two days per week onsite; remote work is possible for the balance of the week. The posting does not specify which model applies to this role. The company states that it offers comprehensive benefits and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
Typically 12+ years of progressive EHS experience, including substantial experience leading managers or regional EHS leaders in a complex, geographically dispersed organization.
Demonstrated success developing and executing global or multi-region EHS strategies, governance systems, and improvement programs.
Strong working knowledge of EHS management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, corrective-action management, prevention, and performance measurement.
Broad technical knowledge of Field Service risks, including hazardous energy control, electrical safety, chemical safety, ergonomics, contractor safety, and work at customer locations.
Ability to lead through influence across functions, countries, cultures, and reporting relationships.
Experience advising senior leaders and clearly communicating complex risk information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Capability in organizational design, talent development, succession planning, and building high-performing teams.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including prioritization across multiple regions and competing business needs.
Ability to travel internationally and support a global organization across time zones, including occasional off-hours response to significant events.

Nice To Haves

Experience in semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced technology, or another complex global service environment.
Professional EHS certification such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or a comparable internationally recognized credential.
Experience with 8D problem solving and Human and Organizational Performance principles.
Experience implementing globally consistent programs while addressing country-specific regulatory and operational requirements.
Advanced degree in an EHS, engineering, business, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the global Field Service EHS strategy, operating model, priorities, and improvement roadmap aligned with business objectives and Corporate EHS direction.
Lead, coach, and develop regional Field Service EHS leaders; clarify roles, resources, expectations, succession needs, and capability priorities.
Establish common global EHS requirements, processes, tools, and performance expectations while ensuring regional implementation addresses applicable regulations.
Maintain a global view of EHS risks and emerging issues, prioritizing resources and corrective actions based on risk, exposure, business impact, and operational needs.
Oversee development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, including hazardous energy control, electrical and chemical safety, ergonomics, contractor safety, and behavioral and organizational safety.
Set expectations for incident reporting, response, investigation quality, corrective actions, and organizational learning; lead or sponsor investigations using 8D or other approved methods.
Establish global goals, leading and lagging indicators, management reviews, and reporting on risks, trends, corrective actions, and program effectiveness.
Ensure EHS training and competency systems are effective, scalable, and suitable for global and regional needs; partner with training groups on common content and targeted leadership and technical training.
Integrate EHS requirements into Field Service planning, work methods, new product and service introductions, change management, customer-site activities, and business governance.
Advise leaders on EHS risks, priorities, investment needs, and decisions; build alignment across regions and partner functions.
Support regional teams in interactions with regulators, customers, and other external parties on significant Field Service EHS matters, as appropriate.
Provide global governance for work-related injury case management and workers' compensation where applicable; ensure effective U.S. claims management and local compliance by regional teams.
Ensure audits, assessments, and management reviews improve processes; verify corrective-action closure and program effectiveness, and identify and scale leading practices.
Develop annual operating plans and resource priorities; monitor and manage budgets, staffing, and external support for the global Field Service EHS function.
Provide leadership and decision support for significant EHS events, urgent risk escalations, and business continuity issues.
Represent Field Service EHS in senior leadership reviews and cross-functional governance forums, and drive significant issues to closure.