Senior Field Safety Technician

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

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Position Summary

We are looking for a dynamic Safety Technician who can:

Lead safety initiatives with confidence and authority.

Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies.

Develop comprehensive safety‑control programs tailored to a cutting‑edge semiconductor facility—one of the most advanced in the United States.

What you’ll do

• Join a diverse, collaborative safety team dedicated to fostering a strong safety culture.
• Drive continuous improvement in hazard awareness across the organization.
• Support a world‑leading manufacturing technology company by ensuring a safe, compliant workplace.
• If you’re passionate about safety, thrive in a fast‑moving high‑tech environment, and enjoy shaping proactive safety programs, we’d love to hear from you!
• Role and Responsibilities
• Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible For: Perform daily on‑site safety observations, verify that OSHA regulations and SAS Site Safety Programs are being followed. Participate in graded fieldwalks, pre‑task‑plan reviews, Tier I Category B audits, and inspections.
• Attend contractors & vendors safety meetings, contribute to the Safety‑related Task Force Team (TFT) and other EHS support activities.
• Incident Response: Serve as the first responder for all on‑site injuries/incident reports. • Conduct initial investigations, gather critical information, and document findings promptly.
• Scaffolding Oversight: Act as a Scaffolding Competent Person – inspect scaffolding systems and provide OSHA‑compliant sign‑off.
• Compliance Assurance: Execute Tier I audits and inspections per the EHS Tiered Audit Program (EHS‑090). Identify non‑compliances, escalate them appropriately, and ensure supporting documentation is completed for closure.
• Leading Safety Metric (LSM) KPI: Review and approve LSM actions and projects across multiple EHS programs on a quarterly basis. Track progress against KPI targets and report outcomes.
• Skills and Qualifications
• Here's what you'll need: Minimum 7+ years in Health & Safety roles.
• Associate of Science degree (preferred).
• Pursuing a recognized safety credential (e.g., CHST, CSHO, ASP, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Hazardous Materials & Regulations – Solid understanding of hazardous‑material handling, associated regulations, and NIOSH standards.
• Management System Standards – Working knowledge of:  OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 50001 (Energy Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
• OSHA – Familiarity with OSHA regulatory requirements and reporting guidelines.
• Microsoft Office – Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

The current base salary range for this role is between $31.00 - $46.00/hour. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.