KLA · 8 hours ago
Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $132K/yr
1+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The EHS Specialist will serve as the central contact point for all incoming EHS service requests, ensuring timely and effective services while coordinating various EHS activities and vendor management.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as central contact point for all incoming EHS service requests and ensuring services are provided in a timely, effective and efficient manner
Ensure requests are properly recorded and assigned to the applicable EHS team member or third-party vendor. Close requests and reports once work is completed
Proactively reach out to individuals submitting requests and reports, as applicable to clarify information in the request / report and provide status updates
Analyze requests and reports to identify trends
Coordinate EHS promotional and marketing events to improve understanding and awareness of EHS services across the Milpitas campus
Make suggestions for improving the EHS service request process and/or updates to computer system features
Become a subject matter expert on the Service System software used for managing EHS service requests and location/space based EHS hazard information
Coordinate activities of existing EHS third party vendors (Safety shoes, Prescription safety glasses vendors)
Develop and provide instructions to third party-vendors, monitor quality of their work, escalate service issues as necessary
Maintain all vendor related reports and records in an organized manner
Work closely with procurement to ensure appropriate contracts and purchase orders are in place
Work with Facilities and EHS team members to identify and schedule EHS vendors as needed to support moves, lab and equipment decommissions, new equipment installs etc
Receive and approve vendor invoices in a timely manner
Assist the EHS manager with execution of waste management program and oversight of the site services vendor. Over time, take on full ownership of chemical waste program and be required to maintain hazardous waste and hazmat (DOT) shipping training certifications
Coordinate ergonomic assessments performed by third-party ergonomist
Submit purchase requests for equipment recommended by ergonomist. Assist end users in proper set-up
Work with move team to schedule ergonomic assessment days as part of large office moves
Help promote the availability of ergonomic assessments and importance of using good ergonomic
Coordinate ergonomic assessments of specific laboratory, production or warehouse operations
Maintain the ergonomic equipment catalog
Work with the ergonomic consultant to develop and provide guidance, tips and tricks for ergonomic best practices
Help train the Milpitas EHS team on proper data entry to ensure consistency and integrity of data
Develop and deploy content to help educate the broader Milpitas population on using system to report incidents, close assigned action items and use the system to their advantage
Facilitate EHS procurement efforts for the Milpitas EHS team
Function as owner of the Lab Placard application and maintain the integrity and accuracy of the site hazard inventory data-set
Work with GWS colleagues to update EHS information on site evacuation maps to reflect current conditions and location of emergency equipment
Identify available IT systems and software that could help the EHS team get its work done more efficiently
Lead efforts to organize and improve how EHS documentation is stored, accessed and communicated to Milpitas personnel within confines of existing systems
Work with KLA IT and Corporate EHS and GWS colleagues to improve systems used by the Milpitas EHS team
Support the site level requirements for our ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs
Participate on the site Emergency Response programs including first-aid, CPR, spills, fire/evacuation, and other critical programs
Work with the EHS manager to plan and project manage small EHS projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in scientific, engineering or technology field AND 1-2 years work experience, or Associate's degree AND 5 years working in high tech, semiconductor, biotech, laboratory or manufacturing environment or equivalent
Passion for helping keep people safe at work and protecting the environment
Strong customer service orientation. Able to inquire and listen to customer requests and needs
Finds it fun to analyze data to identify trends and how processes can be improved
Experience working with databases, content development/posting, web-site development or implementing computer systems
Ability to read, understand and interpret regulatory and/or legal language
Outstanding time and project management skills
Comfortable working in cleanrooms and high hazard environments
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Other voluntary benefits
401(K) including company matching
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
Student debt assistance
Tuition reimbursement program
Development and career growth opportunities and programs
Financial planning benefits
Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
Paid time off
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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