About GlobalFoundries
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish, implement and verify safe work practices for high-risk work activities such as work at heights, confined space entry, LOTO, hot work etc.
- Manage and own electronic Permit To Work system (ePTW)
- Analyze data to identify recurring risk trends, weak controls, gaps, and drive corrective & preventive actions, translating learning into safety promotion and champaigns
- Maintain and own GFS License Management System (LMS) including critical licenses and permits
- Develop, implement and maintain Contractor Safety Management Program to ensure compliance with GFS EHSS Requirements
- Prepare, plan and conduct mandatory EHSS briefing, training for contractors onboarding
- Plan and execute targeted safety promotion programs and campaigns aligned with best practices, incident learnings, high‑risk activities, safety suggestion and feedback
- Promote near miss and hazard reporting and continuous safety improvement
- Serve as the Secretary to the SCM, ensuring meetings are conducted in accordance with WSH requirements, with proper agenda, minutes, attendance, and records maintained
- Present analysis of incidents, 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
- Track SCM action items, corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely closure and effectiveness verification, reporting progress and gaps at subsequent meetings
- Plan, conduct, and document regular workplace inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and compliance gaps, ensuring timely risk control and corrective action are implemented
- Manage and support chemicals across the full lifecycle from procurement approval, storage, use, transfer, and disposal) to ensure alignment with GFS and regulatory requirements
- Support PSD owner in safety planning and execution, including hazard identification, contractor coordination, and control of high‑risk activities (energy isolation, confined space, hot work, chemical de-inventorying etc).
- Ensure PSD readiness and compliance, by validating permit systems, isolation plans, emergency response arrangements, and post‑PSD recommissioning safety checks before return‑to‑service.
- Support stakeholder ownership of inspection, testing, and maintenance of all material handling equipment in accordance with manufacturer requirements, statutory regulations, and site semiconductor standards
- 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)
- Drive timely review and updating risk assessments following incidents, near‑misses, unsafe acts, regulatory changes, or process modifications
- Own and lead GFS PPE Program Ownership & Governance including hazard‑based PPE selection, standards setting, lifecycle management, and alignment with risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
- Lead and own GFS Incident Management Program, oversee and follow up incident investigations, reporting & classifications of unsafe conditions, near misses, corrective/preventive actions and ensuring timely closure and communication of lessons learned across the organization.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform all activities in a safe andresponsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Securityrequirements, and programs.
Required Qualifications
- Recognized bachelor's degree in safety or chemistry, master's degree in safety or chemical highly desired
- Around 5 years operational and workplace safety experience
- Experience in developing, implementing and owning operational safety programs
- Analyze incident trends, performance to identify systemic issues, emerging risks and continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a global matrix team and environment
- Approved Workplace Safety and Health Officer, certified to Bizsafe-level 2
GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.
As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.
All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.
Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia
