Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or similar.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or other high hazard industries.
• Strong knowledge of hazardous chemicals, toxic gases, cleanroom operations, and industrial security.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SEMI standards, and ESG frameworks.
• Knowledge of local and international EHS regulations and standards within the semiconductor industry.
• Proficiency in organizing and delivering Training sessions related to health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Ability to analyze risks and implement effective safety strategies.
• Excellent communication, and problem-solving skills.

Main Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and monitor safety programs tailored to semiconductor operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards (ISO 45001, SEMI S2/S8, REACH,...)
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessments for fab operations (lithography, etch, deposition, CMP, wafer handling, vacuum systems).
• Oversee Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, working-at-height, and electrical safety programs.
• Ensure correct use of PPE, engineering controls, and cleanroom behaviours.

Environmental Management

• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards (ISO 14001, emissions control, hazardous waste).
• Manage air emissions, VOCs, water treatment, wastewater systems, and waste disposal.
• Monitor and report environmental KPIs and compliance metrics to authorities and leadership.
• Lead environmental audits and coordinate corrective actions where needed.

Sustainability & ESG Initiatives

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned with corporate ESG targets.
• Lead initiatives to reduce energy consumption, water usage, and greenhouse gas emissions (critical for fabs).
• Collaborate with facilities and engineering on green building initiatives and carbon footprint reduction.
• Engage suppliers and contractors to improve sustainability across the value chain.

Chemical & Hazardous Materials Safety

• Oversee safe management of hazardous gases (e.g., arsine, phosphine, silane), solvents, photoresists, acids, and bases.
• Ensure proper operation and compliance of gas cabinets, abatement systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Maintain SDS documentation and chemical inventory management.
• Support safe introduction of new chemicals into production.

Cleanroom Safety & Contamination Control

• Ensure HSE compliance in cleanroom operations (ISO Class 1–1000).
• Oversee gowning procedures, contamination control, and tool installation safety.
• Collaborate with process engineering on tool qualification and safety reviews.

Security Management

• Develop and oversee the physical security strategy for all facilities, including fabs, labs, warehouses, and high-security zones.
• Implement and manage access control systems, CCTV monitoring, intrusion detection, and visitor/contractor management.
• Protect critical infrastructure, IP-sensitive areas, and hazardous chemical storage zones.
• Coordinate emergency, fire safety, and security response plans with internal teams and external agencies.
• Conduct security risk assessments and audits to ensure continuous protection.

Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response

• Develop emergency response plans for chemical spills, gas leaks, fire events, or security threats.
• Train Emergency Response Teams (ERT) in alignment with semiconductor hazards.
• Conduct drills regularly and ensure readiness of equipment such as SCBA, gas scrubbers, alarms, and evacuation systems.

Incident Reporting & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and security incidents.
• Apply RCA methodologies (5-Why, fishbone, CAPA).
• Track HSE and security KPIs and report trends to leadership.

Training & Safety Culture Development

• Deliver specialized training (hazardous materials, toxic gas handling, emergency response, security protocols, sustainability awareness).
• Ensure training records and compliance with audit requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety and security culture across the organization.

Management of Change (MoC)

• Oversee safety, environmental, and security assessments for new equipment, facility changes, or new processes.
• Ensure risks are identified and mitigated before implementation.