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Ehs specialist

Leixlip
Westerwood Global
Posted: 27 November
Offer description

WG
NSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint.
Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development.
We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth.
Start your path to a
WG
NSTAR career today!
The Purpose of the Role
As a EHS Specialist, you will provide health and safety guidance, auditing, and training to a team of operators and technicians in a semiconductor cleanroom environment while supporting the Customer in key areas throughout the manufacturing process.
Your goal will be to adhere to facility standard operating procedures with a focus on safety and quality.
Your success will contribute to the facility's overall throughput while simultaneously developing your own skills in a coveted and highly technical industry.
Person Specification
You are safety focused and have proven leadership skills and experience
A strong teamplayer with ability to work well within a diverse team
Have excellent organisational, time keeping, and communication skills
Ability to adapt to different tasks and to prioritise activities
You are looking for a new challenge and to develop your career
Work Schedule
This is a 6-12 month fixed term contract
39-hour regular working week (Monday to Friday)
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Management of Customer's EHS program at site level: leadership engagement, customer EHS single point of contact, deliver instructor-led Life Saving Rules training, monitor EHS KPIs, establish key safety focus areas for site.
Manage and interpret EHS-related documentation, including but not limited to: Customer Safety documentation & procedures, safety indicators (leading/lagging), incident logs (near miss/good catch, injury, and environment)
Perform thorough incident investigations to ensure actions are put in place to prevent further occurrence
Provide sustaining support for the field operations team (safety review board support, permit to work reviews etc.)
Create and effectively distribute toolbox talks, safety communications, and informational presentations.
Engage closely with the site management team
Perform in-fab GEMBA walks (behavioral safety observations) in partnership with operation teams
Partner, collaborate, and communicate with customer on safety programme initiatives
Work with EU EHS Manager to land Top-X structural safety issues towards VHV and track progress
Demonstrate leadership and a strong desire to protect our employees, our business and the environment leading with a safety-first mind-set
Compile and maintain the environmental, health and safety legislative register and ensure the company's compliance with all relevant legislation and best practices
Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits, report findings and ensure closure of audits
Ensure employees are identifying and reporting hazards and near-misses and communicate the findings and preventative actions to all employees
Conduct and assist in incident and accident reporting, identify the root cause, and implement corrective actions within a timely manner to prevent the re-occurrence of incidents.
Responsible for reporting to and dealing with Health and Safety Authority and EPA as required
Provide support for any external audits
To undertake any other duties required associated with Health and Safety matters to meet the needs of the business
Using MS Office and in-house computer system as required
Role Requirements
A minimum level 7 degree in Environmental/Occupational Health and Safety
Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
Previous knowledge Semi-conductor Manufacturing Environment is a plus
Implementing an EHS Management System – procedures, training and coaching of departments to ensure compliance.
Excellent written communication skills in English.
Strong organisational skills required
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Ability to work in a controlled cleanroom environment, which will involve the wearing of a gown and relevant personal protective equipment
100% compliance with all safety and protocol specs and regulations
Physical Requirements
Have strong physical stamina to have the ability to stand, stoop, walk and reach for the duration of an 8-hour working day (breaks excluded)
Benefits of Working with WGNSTAR
Discounted rates of on-site facilities
Free on-site car parking
Reward & Recognition Programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Learning and development
Opportunities for career progression
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
WG NSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with The Employment Equality Acts.
WG NSTAR places strong emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees.
Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.
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