Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor (gn)

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet, 135 sites and over 12,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services, such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As part of GWS, KLA’s global environmental, health, and safety (EHS) organization is driven to be a partner to leadership in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives and lead KLA to world class EHS performance. Our mission is to lead and enable the business and leverage EHS talents to achieve short and long-term business objectives.  Our primary areas of strategic focus include of reducing risks to our employees, eliminating serious injuries, reducing wastes, integration of EHS management systems.
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We are currently hiring an EHS Advisor (m/f/d) for KLA sites in Jena and Dresden, as well as for Field Service Engineering roles at customer sites across Germany.

The person in this role will:

• Develop and implement EHS policies, programs, and training.

• Partner with and lead managers, supervisors, and team leaders in incident investigations, corrective action deployment, and effectiveness evaluations. Support the development of field service engineering safety programs and carry out periodic customer visits to carry out safety observations

• Conduct periodic audits related to the EHS management systems, compliance, and company policy/procedure conformance.

• Complete all required environmental, safety, and other regulatory reports per local requirements.

• Be the EHS subject matter expert for the locations you support with excellent customer service.

• Carry out analysis of EHS performance metrics, trends and respond in a proactive matter to prevent or minimize EHS incidents. Monitor safety performance and report findings to the site management teams.

• Support operational teams with department risk assessments and operating procedures.

• Support the role of out proactive safety programs e.g. GEMBA, safety tours and inspections.

• Provide support to our ESG efforts for the sites under your remit.

• Keep current on regulatory trends and provide updates to site management.

• Provide manager with expert advice and guidance in health, safety, and environmental management.

• Work closely with the regional EHS manager to implement corporate safety programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Work experience in the field of Environment, Health & Safety

• Recognized Health and Safety certification (SiFa) required

• Experience with EHS Management Systems, particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, is an advantage

• Fluent in both German and English

• Experience working in a diverse, fast-paced environment

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines

• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, concisely, and in an easy-to-understand manner

• Proficiency in MS Office applications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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