Safety Engineer

Position will report to the Sr. Director of North America EHS and will be responsible for the support of manufacturing, and research and development operations in Tempe, AZ. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Working under general supervision, specifies, provides and manages Safety support on specified projects in accordance with Applied Materials policies and government regulations in order to control hazards to personnel and equipment and limit liability to the company. Develop and/or implements programs to minimize risk to employees, customer and the environment.

·         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. Act as a liaison with local, regional, or federal regulatory authorities. Manage metrics and reporting

·         Oversees accident / incident investigations and analyzes 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)

·         Hazard Communication

·         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 health and safety, fire code and building codes, standards and regulations. Act as a liaison with local, regional or federal regulatory authorities.

· Ensures proper investigations of environmental, health and safety incidents conducted for EH&S events and drive corrective actions to closure.

Coordinates the safety aspects of operations and engineering within the company, with customers and other organizations which are related to operations and products and their design. Develops and maintains a thorough knowledge base regarding safety in accordance with area of specialization and expertise in one or more EH&S disciplines that include: Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Facilities/Industrial Safety, Product Safety, Lab Safety and Sustainability.

Develop skills to report and present safety related status and issues to EH&S team and business groups. Implements focused, effective programs aimed at resolving customer concerns and complaints regarding safety designed into new products, and ensures that products meet safety requirements at time of shipment.  Report and present safety related status and issues to EH&S team and business groups.  Participates in the evaluation and analysis of concept and feasibility studies. Implements focused, effective programs aimed at resolving customer concerns and complaints regarding safety designed into new products, and ensures that products meet safety requirements at time of shipment

Develops and/or implements programs to minimize risk to employees, customer and the environment. Gathers EH&S information and evaluates results.  Knowledgeable in understanding of EHS standards and policies.

Participates in compliance evaluation of products, programs, and facilities per company and governmental requirements.  Participates in the evaluation and analysis of concept and feasibility studies. Performs product/system safety analysis on components, subsystems, and systems. Prepares periodic and special reports in connection with engineering studies and projects and from liaison with other companies and outside organizations. Investigates accidents and specifies corrective action programs

Manage 3rd party Product Safety tool assessments and drive corrective actions within the various internal organizations.

Evaluates and specifies work methods, design requirements, procedures and policies.  Gathers EHS information and evaluates results. Administers EH&S safety training programs.

Participates in compliance evaluation of products, programs, and facilities per company and governmental requirements.    Investigates accidents and specifies corrective action.   Able to use 8D, FMEA, PHA and other investigation and assessment methods.

Has working knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, codes and standard in their EH&S discipline.  Evaluates and specifies work methods, design requirements, procedures and policies.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or scientific degree.

Experience: 4+ years in one or more EH&S disciplines that include Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Facilities/Industrial Safety, Product Safety, Lab Safety and Sustainability.

Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills:

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management, Occupational Risk Assessment, Product Safety Standards

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$96,000.00 - $132,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.