Safety & Emergency Response Engineer at Global Foundries in Essex Junction, Vermont

Job Description:

About GlobalFoundries:



GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.



Summary of Role:



The overall objective of the Safety and Emergency Response Engineer (FAB 9) is to promote a strong safety culture by providing safety and health expertise and ensuring that management systems are established and effectively used to maintain compliance. The ideal candidate will have the ability to adapt in a fast paced, changing environment, possess strong organizational skills with the ability to build professional relationships with numerous inter-dependent teams of different disciplines.



Essential Responsibilities:

• Work with the site to drive and facilitate a strong safety culture


• Manage and assist with the development and implementation of site-specific safety procedures and programs as assigned


• Work with site groups and management to help ensure timely and complete root cause investigations of all safety incidents, as well as timely and sustainable closure of all assigned corrective actions


• Participate as a site Module EHS&S Representative


• Work with teams on hazard identification, evaluation, control and provide appropriate risk mitigation strategies


• Assist with new equipment and tool reviews and sign-offs


• Educate site personnel on safety requirements and standards including conducting new hire and other ongoing safety training classesincluding but not limited to lockout tagout, permit-required confined space entry, fall protection/working at heights, etc.


• Provides coaching and professional development to all employees to maintain safety excellence at the facility


• Review safety data and analyze for trends. Work with site personnel to develop actions plans based on the data


• Participate and lead portions of EHS self-assessment and/or audits


• Provide technical assistance and guidance to site population


• Participate on and support the site Emergency Response Team and provide rotating site emergency coverage


• Assist with the preparation for, completion and coordination of site audits (VPP, Management Systems, etc.)


• Assist with the site Industrial Hygiene Program including updating site Qualitative Exposure Assessments and other Monitoring Plans

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs


• Perform additional work activities as directed by EHS&S Management

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in EHS or Engineering OR Occupational Safety or Health training completion OR equivalent military experience


• Experience - minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a Manufacturing, Safety environment


• Travel - Up to 10%


• Fluency in English Language - written & verbal


• Physical Capacity Demands - Ability to work in a Emergency Response capacity including use of an SCBA and level A/B hazmat equipment


• Thorough working understanding of OSHA 1910/1926 standards and regulations


• Thorough working understanding of equipment installation/removal


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong planning & organizational skills


• Construction Safety experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety or Health or closely related degree or equivalent military experience


• Electrical safety experience is highly preferred


• Prior Semiconductor experience preferred


• Safety/IH professional certification preferred


• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

Expected Salary Range

$77,000.00 - $142,000.00


The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.


If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.


An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.


GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.


All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law Apply Now