Health & Safety Officer
WGNSTAR 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 WGNSTAR career today!
The Purpose of the Role
As a Health & Safety Officer, 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 facilities' 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 team player 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
12 hour shifts to cover 7 days (Sunday-Wednesday and Wednesday-Thursday) alternating Wednesdays shift pattern.
Contract Type
1 year fixed term contract
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Implementation of the Customer's Ireland EHS program at site level: leadership engagement, customer EHS 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: the Customer's 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 operations teams.
- Partner, collaborate, and communicate with customer on safety program initiatives.
- Work with EU EHS Manager to land Top-X structural safety issues towards VHV and track progress.
Role Requirements
- Relevant qualification in EHS / Safety Management or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience working in a EHS environment
- 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
- Flexibility to travel on short term assignments related to the role
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office
- 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 your 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.
WGNSTAR does not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Thank you.
Equal Opportunities Employer
WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with The Employment Equality Acts. WGNSTAR places strong emphasis on equal employment, encourage diversity in the workplace, and apply 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.