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Pure Wafer, Inc
Safety Specialist
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What they do
An Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator coordinates environmental health and safety policies, completes workplace and equipment inspections and implements workplace safety programs. Coordinates occupational safety training for employees. Monitors compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations. May oversee handling of hazardous materials at a company site.
$62,616 / year median in Arizona
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The EHS Technician is the day-to-day, on-the-floor extension of the company's safety function. Working under the direction of the EHS Manager, you keep safety visible and active at your site: facilitating the training, programs, and procedures the EHS Manager introduces, conducting routine inspections, maintaining safety records and training documentation, and supporting incident investigations. This is an execution role, not a program-design role. The EHS Manager sets the standards, writes the policies, and owns the roadmap; you carry them onto the floor - facilitating the training, rolling out the procedures, and making those standards real - checking that guarding is in place, that lockout/tagout is being followed, that eyewash stations work, that training records are current, and that hazards get reported and closed out rather than tolerated. It is also a growth role. As the company's safety function is built from the ground up, you will get exposure to program development, regulatory compliance, and multi-site standardization - the foundation for advancing into an EHS Specialist or Coordinator role over time. What Makes This Role Different
- You are building alongside, not maintaining. The safety function is new - you will help stand up programs rather than inherit finished ones.
- Close mentorship. You work directly with the EHS Manager, with real coaching and a clear development path.
- Visible on the floor. Supervisors and operators will know you by name; you are the first safety contact at your site.
- Broad exposure. Manufacturing, chemical handling, contractor oversight, emergency preparedness, and regulatory recordkeeping - all in one role. Essential Responsibilities Daily Safety Presence & Inspections
- Conduct routine safety walkthroughs and documented inspections of production areas, shops, labs, and storage areas.
- Verify machine guarding, lockout/tagout, PPE use, chemical storage and labeling, and housekeeping standards are being followed.
- Check and maintain safety equipment - eyewash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers, spill kits, first aid supplies, and emergency exits.
- Log findings, assign or escalate corrective actions, and follow up until issues are closed. Records, Documentation & Compliance Support
- Maintain safety records, inspection logs, training rosters, SDS files, and chemical inventories.
- Support OSHA and Cal/OSHA recordkeeping, including
OSHA 300
log entries and injury documentation, under the EHS Manager's direction.- Compile data for monthly safety metrics and reporting.
- Help prepare for regulatory inspections and internal audits, and support corrective actions that follow. Training & Program Facilitation
- Deliver new-hire safety orientation and recurring toolbox talks at your site.
- Facilitate the training, programs, and procedures introduced by the EHS Manager - scheduling sessions, briefing supervisors, and making sure each rollout actually lands with the crews on your shift.
- Reinforce new procedures on the floor after rollout, answer employee questions, and report back to the EHS Manager on what is working and where adoption is lagging.
- Schedule and track required training, and flag employees approaching expiration.
- Assist the EHS Manager in developing training materials, job aids, and signage. Incident Response & Investigation Support
- Respond to injuries, near misses, spills, and property damage events; secure the area and gather initial facts, photos, and witness statements.
- Support root cause analysis and document investigation findings.
- Track corrective actions to completion and verify they are working.
- Circulate lessons learned to supervisors and employees at your site. Hazard Identification & Program Support
- Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and hazard assessments; recommend practical controls.
- Support rollout of lockout/tagout, confined space, chemical safety, machine guarding, ergonomics, and emergency preparedness programs.
- Coordinate contractor safety orientation and monitor contractor work on site.
- Assist with emergency drills and after-action follow-up. Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or GED; coursework or a certificate in Occupational Safety, EHS, Industrial Technology, or a related field is a plus.
- 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, warehouse, or military environment, with exposure to safety practices.
- Basic familiarity with OSHA general industry requirements and common industrial hazards.
- Comfortable spending most of the day on the production floor rather than at a desk.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills; able to write a clear inspection note and speak up to a supervisor about an unsafe condition.
- Organized and reliable with recordkeeping; competent with Microsoft Office or similar tools.
- Based at the Prescott, AZ site; valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally to the San Jose-area, CA facilities, including by air as required. Preferred
- Associate's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
- OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour certification.
- First aid / CPR / AED certification, or emergency response experience.
- Experience with hazardous materials handling, chemical processing, semiconductor, or wafer processing environments.
- Familiarity with Cal/OSHA requirements in addition to federal OSHA.
- Experience supporting incident investigations or JHAs. Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Safety Awareness & Hazard Recognition
- Recordkeeping & Documentation
- Follow-Through on Corrective Actions
- Communication with Frontline Employees
- Dependability & Initiative
- Willingness to Learn
- Teamwork & Support Orientation Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in manufacturing and industrial environments, including exposure to noise, temperature variation, and chemicals with appropriate PPE.
- Ability to walk production floors for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.