TTCA Process Safety Engineer III

Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL), is a global, multi-billion-dollar corporation and a leader in the semiconductor industry. TEL Technology Center America (TTCA), is a subsidiary of Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc.. We oversee the intensely innovative development and production of cutting-edge products that are used globally in the electronics industry. Our employees work closely with chip manufacturers, material suppliers, and other equipment suppliers to pursue common goals and learn collectively in a professional manner, ensuring timely solutions to the technology roadmap of the semiconductor industry.

Position Summary:

Drive the prevention of EHS incidents through hazard analysis and risk assessment including the implementation of process safety management programs and safety in design principles.  As the primary expert in process safety, this position will work closely with various departments and the TEL factories to ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, while complying with all relevant regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a deep understanding of facility projects as related to EHS and knowledgeable of safety systems (gas, water, liquid chemical delivery systems) to provide support for these projects.

• Facilitates detailed process and system hazard analysis and risk assessments.
• Provide process safety guidance and technical assistance to facilities, engineering, stakeholder teams and site management.
• Proactively collaborates with TEL factory engineers to fully understand new equipment and design modifications prior to installation. 
• Perform comprehensive analysis and develop expertise in regulatory and industry safety codes, such as SEMI, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and ANSI.
• Take the lead in “Pre-Start up Safety Reviews” for new equipment and system installations.
• Cultivate internal and external customer relationships that drive implementation of safety systems or improvements that promote a “Process Safety Culture.”
• Ability to conduct flammability and reactive hazard analyses and evaluation.
• Conduct incident investigations using root cause analysis to attain system improvements and reduce non-conformances.
• Develop, review and update EHS policies and procedures related to process safety and management of risk.
• Provide safety coaching for employees and leadership on safety activities and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in safety and a Bachelor degree in engineering, chemistry, safety, or closely related field.

• Strong preference for experience in leadership or management.
• Experience at a semiconductor manufacturing facility or other chemical intensive industry is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in federal, state, local and industry regulations.
• Must have the ability to work independently and have excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan
• Dependable, stable under pressure and can easily adapt to change.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional job duties may be performed in a clean room environment. Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, bending/stooping/crawling/climbing, working in awkward positions, wearing PPE and the ability to lift objects up to 35 pounds may be required. Some overnight travel (< 20%) to TEL facilities or factories may be necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Minorities/ Females/ Disabled/ Veterans