EHS Specialist

PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 

• Inspect site for batteries. Pickup batteries from all AMD locations. Package and prepare batteries per shipping regulations. Coordinate batteries shipment, schedule shipments, take photographs of shipments and sign on behalf of AMD. Submit documentation to onsite AMD EHS Engineer. 

• Inspect site for electronic waste. Pickup electronic waste from all AMD locations and deliver to the central e-waste collection area. Coordinate shipments of electronic waste. Submit documentation to onsite AMD EHS Engineer. 

• Inspect site for hazardous waste. Pickup hazardous waste from all AMD locations. Package and prepare hazardous waste per hazardous waste regulations. Coordinate shipments of hazardous waste. Submit documentation to onsite AMD EHS Engineer. 

• Perform site chemical inventories to support provincial chemical reporting requirements. 

• Perform ventilation surveys and verify the DA lab hood face velocities 

• Support labs with empty box management (shipping and identification of heavy combustible storage locations.) Support labs for waste disposal/reclaim by identification and shipping of waste and reclaim. 

• Inspect labs for personal/residential equipment used for industrial use. (i.e small clips on cooling fans to cool test equipment.) 

• Submit request to CW staff to manage issues found inside the lab. 

• Perform monthly indoor EHS inspections such as monthly indoor inspection, site walk through (inside and outside site), inspect the UPS room weekly, monthly fire extinguisher inspection, eye wash station/shower, First aid kit and AED inspection. 

• Inspect all soldering stations weekly to ensure engineers are not using lead solder. Inspect ventilation filters and report results to EHS engineer (i.e PPE violations, photos, etc.) 

• Perform noise surveys. 

• Update and support all evacuation planning, map production, assembly area marking, etc. 

• Review, approve and audit hot work activities. 

• Submit energy metrics in online tool. This includes electricity, water, waste, etc. 

• Perform Air Permit equipment inventory. 

• Identify workspace ergonomic concerns. 

• Perform refrigerant inventory and work mechanical team to identify all HVAC equipment with leaks 

• Attend compliance audits and work to correct any alleged violations identified. 

• Distribute and Safekeep COVID PPE such as mask and gloves. 

• Comply with company policies and safety requirements/programs. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School graduate, GED, or equivalent experience 

• Minimum of 2 years EHS experience 

• Must have flexibility to work overtime and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, and serve on an on-call basis, as may be dictated by the needs of the business 

• Must be able to use personal computers/MS Office experience required 

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, journals, technical, procedures, or governmental regulations 

• Ability to effectively communicate to management and client representatives 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• Must possess a valid driver license. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch/crawl and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

WORK CONDITIONS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, unsafe places, fumes/airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.