Principal Safety and Health Engineer
Company | Microchip Technology |
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Location | Fairview, OR, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including Oregon OSHA and NFPA.
- Expertise in safety and health management, including OSHA provisions, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, ergonomics, emergency response, fire protection, and construction safety.
- Ability to apply safety, health, and regulatory knowledge to business decisions and develop implementation plans.
- Strong change management, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams and run effective meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, Occupational Health, or related field.
- 8+ years of safety and health experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or other chemically intensive industries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Drive safety and health performance and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Oversee development, planning, and implementation of safety and health programs, including OSHA policies and prevention initiatives.
- Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies.
- Manage safety committee meetings and participate in corporate safety/health initiatives.
- Develop and deliver required safety training across all facility levels.
- Conduct audits and inspections to ensure facility and employee safety.
- Lead and participate in ERT and MERT activities, including training and procedure implementation.
- Communicate safety-related events and updates to management, ensuring root causes and corrective actions are identified and implemented.
- Track nonconformance and employee-reported issues to completion.
- Lead hazard identification, evaluation, control, and risk assessments.
- Manage safety and industrial hygiene equipment and perform monitoring as needed.
- Flex schedule to support 24/7 operations, including occasional nights and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
- CIH, CSP, PE, or other relevant certifications.