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.
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
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