TGCM Safety Specialist - Taylor TX

JOB SUMMARY The TGCM Safety Specialist is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient handling, storage, and distribution of hazardous gases and chemicals in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining a "safety-first" culture, ensuring 24/7 compliance with safety regulations (OSHA), and providing technical expertise on equipment safety, chemical handling, and emergency response to minimize risk to personnel and operations. Essential Functions Essential Function · Safety Leadership : Act as the primary safety focal point for on-site gas and chemical distribution operations. Drive a proactive safety culture. · Compliance Audits: Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, EPA, and company-specific safety policies, including ISO standards and customer protocols. · Risk Mitigation: Conduct regular safety audits, walkthroughs, and inspections of chemical storage areas, cylinder banks, and delivery equipment (5S inspections). · Incident Investigation: Lead investigation of near-misses and accidents, performing root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. · Training SOPs : Develop and deliver safety training for technicians, including HAZMAT handling and respiratory protection programs. Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). · Equipment Safety: Collaborate with maintenance teams to review, test, and approve safety devices, equipment, and new installations (PSSR - Pre-Startup Safety Reviews). · Contractual Compliance: Ensure all operations meet or exceed contractual safety agreements with customers. · Reporting: Manage safety documentation, including OSHA 300 logs, incident reports, and chemical safety data sheets (SDS). Required for All Jobs • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards