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Introduction
The Senior Engineer, Operational and Workplace Safety ensures full compliance with GlobalFoundries EHSS policies and local safety regulations. The role partners closely with site and global EHSS teams, fab operations, and stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical, operational safety solutions. Key responsibilities include risk control evaluations, contractor safety management, committee leadership support, and championing safety programs to protect people, sustain fab operations, and uphold the site's license to operate in a fast‑paced semiconductor environment.
Plant Shut Down (PSD) Management
Support PSDownerin safety planning and execution, including hazard identification, contractor coordination, and control of high‑risk activities (energy isolation, confined space, hot work, chemical de-inventoryingetc).
Ensure PSD readiness and compliance, byvalidatingpermitsystems, isolation plans, emergency response arrangements, and post‑PSD recommissioning safety checks before return‑to‑service.
Safe Work Practices andHigh RiskWork Activities
Establish,implementand verify safe work practices forhigh riskwork activities such as work at heights, confined space entry, LOTO, hotwork etc.
Support stakeholders to ensure their task risk assessments, method statements,competencyand control measures are in place before work commencement
Manage and own electronic PermitToWork system (ePTW)
Analyze data toidentifyrecurring risk trends, weak controls, gaps, and drive corrective & preventive actions, translating learning into safety promotion and champaigns
Permits and Licensing
Ensure our right tooperatethrough continuousownership andcollaboration with stakeholdersand regulators(NEA, SPF, SCDF, MOM)
Maintain and own GFS License Management System (LMS)including critical licenses and permits
Contractor SafetyManagement
Develop,implementandmaintainContractor Safety Management Program to ensure compliance with GFSEHSSRequirements
Prepare,planand conduct mandatory EHSS briefing, training for contractors onboarding
Safety Promotion
Plan and execute targetedsafety promotion programs and campaignsaligned with best practices, incident learnings, high‑risk activities, safetysuggestionand feedback
Promote near miss and hazard reportingand continuoussafetyimprovement
Safety Committee Meeting(SCM)
Serve as theSecretary to theSCM, ensuring meetings are conductedin accordance withWSH requirements, with proper agenda, minutes, attendance, and records maintained
Present analysis ofincidents, near misses, audit findings, unsafe acts, and high‑risk work trends, and escalate systemic risks and non‑compliances to the committee for decision and action
TrackSCMaction items, corrective and preventive actions and ensuretimelyclosure andeffectivenessverification, reportingprogressand gaps atsubsequentmeetings
Safety Inspections
Plan, conduct, and documentregular workplace inspectionstoidentifyunsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and compliance gaps, ensuringtimelyrisk control and corrective actionare implemented
Coordinate,leadandparticipateinSafety Committee inspections,providingtechnical guidance, ensuring regulatory alignment, and supporting the committeeinidentifyingsystemic safety issues
Consolidateinspectionfindings, trackcorrectiveand preventive actions, and verify effectiveness, reportingstatusand trends to the Safety Committee
ChemicalInformationSystem(CIS)and Management
Manage and support chemicals across the full lifecycle fromprocurement approval, storage, use, transfer, and disposal) to ensure alignment with GFS and regulatory requirements
Act as the designatedGFSCISholder responsible forreviewing and approving Chemical Request Forms (CRFs) assigned under the CIS workflowincluding response toGFS customerinquireson REACH SVHC statement
Support site chemical governance by ensuring CIS data integrity throughtimelyreview and action,maintainan accurateand current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system
Material Handling
Support stakeholders in their management and execution of safe material handling operationsinvolving powered trucks, cranes, hoists, conveyors, lifts, and tool/wafer movement during loading, unloading, storage, and transport acrossfab, cleanroom, sub‑fab, and warehouse areaswithappropriate levelor control measures
Support stakeholder ownership ofinspection, testing, and maintenanceof all material handling equipmentin accordance withmanufacturer requirements, statutory regulations, and site semiconductor standards
Safety Trainings
Develop, implement, and govern GFS safety training framework, ensuring mandatory, task‑specific, and refresher training programs meet GFS, regulatory and corporate standards (e.g.WSH, ISO 45001, SEMI, internal requirements, New Employee Orientation training and contractor onboarding safety training)
Identifytraining needs through risk assessments, incident trends, audits, and regulatory changes, translating operational risks into targeted training for employees and contractors, including high‑risk workactivities
Maintain governance and documentation of training records, matrices, and authorization lists, supporting audits, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections
RiskManagementandRisk Assessment
As the subject matter expert andappointed Risk Management(RM)Champion to develop, leadand ownsite widesustainableRisk Management System
Advise RMTeamand Risk Assessment Teamto ensure compliance with MOM RM Regulations
Monitor RM performance and effectiveness through audits, inspections, incident reviews, and feedback from thefrontline
Drivetimelyreview andupdatingrisk assessments following incidents, near‑misses, unsafe acts, regulatory changes, or process modifications
PersonalProtectiveEquipment
Own and lead GFSPPE Program Ownership & Governanceincluding hazard‑based PPE selection, standards setting, lifecycle management, and alignment with risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Drive effective PPE implementation through training, audits, field verification, and contractor controls monitor PPE effectiveness, address gaps, andleadcontinuous improvement based on incident trends and workplace changes
IncidentManagement
LeadandownGFSIncident Management Program,overseeand follow upincident investigations,reporting&classifications ofunsafe conditions, near misses, corrective/preventive actions, andensuringtimelyclosure andcommunication of lessons learned across theorganization.
Driveorganizationallearning and prevention, ensuring investigation outcomes and trends are translated into effective learning, awarenessas acontinuous improvement actionsto prevent recurrence
Ensureaccurateandtimelyreporting of monthlysafetystatistic to site and global EHSteam
Attributes for Success
Operates independently with minimal supervision exercises sound judgment toidentify,prioritizeand resolve complex safety and operational risks
Proactivelyleadthe rightcross functional stakeholders to drivetimelyand effective resolution of safety and operational issues
Demonstrates strong resilience and professional conviction to influence,stabilize, and improve safety performance
Required Qualifications
Min 4 years operational and workplace safety experience
Recognizedbachelor's degree in safety or chemical, master's degree in safety or chemical highly desired
Experience in developing,implementingandowning operational safety programs
Analyze incident trends, performancetoidentifysystemic issues, emergingrisksand continuousimprovement
Good verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to workindependentlywithin a global matrix team and environment
Approved Workplace Safety and Health Officer, certified toBizsafelevel 2
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of chemistry and EH&S issues associated with semiconductor industry is a significant plus
Senior Fire Safety Manager qualificationis an added advantage
GlobalFoundries Inc. is a multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company incorporated in the Cayman Islands and headquartered in Malta, New York.
Job ID: 145856699