Principal Engineer - Field Safety & Emergency Response

About GlobalFoundries: GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries 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.

Summary of Role: GlobalFoundries in Malta, NY is seeking a candidate who will work as part of the site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team focusing on construction safety and contractor safety programs. This Principal Engineer - Field Safety & Response will be provided with formal instruction covering site safety requirements and job responsibilities as part of onboarding with on-the-job training and ongoing professional development opportunities. This role is fully on site at our Malta, NY location working a Mon - Friday daytime schedule, with occasional evenings and possible weekend time as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct workplace safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance to OSHA and site regulations

• Conduct field inspections, audits, pre-job reviews, behavioral observations, and safety assessments to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures.

• Provide safety training and education to employees and contractors.

• Complete job hazard assessments and verification of pre-construction safety plans.

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; facilitate root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation and closure of corrective actions

• Respond to site incidents and take a lead role in containment and investigation activities

• Analyze safety performance data and trends to develop proactive improvement plans and drive operational excellence

• Assist the site industrial hygienist in collecting measurements for occupational or environmental noise, particulate matter, heat stress, or other physical or chemical hazards.

• Review and update safety program documents based on change or feedback and as part of regular annual program reviews.

• Communicate safety and health policies and work with facility and contractor personnel to support company, regional, or site EHS/Safety Management Systems.

• Coordinate or deliver introductory safety training such as contractor safety orientation.

• Conduct periodic tracking and reporting for safety and health metrics as assigned, and support investigation and follow-up actions for reported hazards, near misses, or incidents.

• Promote and drive a strong site-wide safety culture through leadership, coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead and support the development, implementation, and compliance of EHS&S programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and company standards

• Participate in and support emergency response planning, preparedness activities, and Emergency Response Team (ERT) operations, including emergency coverage as required

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

• Other duties as assigned by manager

Required Qualification:

• Education – Minimum of a bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety or a related field.

• Experience - Minimum 4-5 Years of relevant field experience

• Travel - Up to 10%

• Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal

• Physical Capacity Demands – ability to work and support the site Emergency Response team, including use of an SCBA and level A/B hazmat equipment, lifting up to 50lbs on occasion, wearing any PPE as required

• Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong planning & organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in occupational health and safety field

• 5+ years of relevant health / safety field experience

• Experience with site safety regarding construction project management

• ASP, CSP or CHST qualification(s) preferred

• Skills – Safety leadership, risk assessment and hazard recognition, contractor management, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, communication and influence, problem solving and accountability and integrity, strong communication and conflict resolution.

Expected Salary Range $85,000.00 - $146,000.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law