Senior Engineer I-Environmental, Health and Safety (Senior Safety and Health Engineer)

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Job Description:

Microchip has an opportunity for a Senior Engineer I-Safety (Senior Safety and Health Engineer) in the Environmental, Health and Safety department at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This position will also provide occasional support to our site in Bend, Oregon.

The Senior Safety and Health Engineer leads all aspects of risk-based safety and industrial health programs, serving as the primary contact for compliance and regulatory agency interactions. The position requires expertise in safety regulations and experience in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or other chemically intensive industries.

This position will also assist in leading the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT). The Senior Safety and Health Engineer works in fabrication, industrial, and administrative settings, performing both administrative tasks (technical writing, data analysis) and fieldwork (inspections, spill response).

Collaboration with Environmental, Facilities, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other teams is essential to implement procedures and training aligned with Microchip policies. Building effective relationships with management, employees, community representatives, and regulators is key.

Essential Functions

• Drive safety and health performance and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

• Oversee development, planning, and implementation of safety and health programs, including OSHA policies and prevention initiatives.

• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies.

• Manage safety committee meetings and participate in corporate safety/health initiatives.

• Develop and deliver required safety training across all facility levels.

• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure facility and employee safety.

• Lead and participate in ERT and MERT activities, including training and procedure implementation.

• Communicate safety-related events and updates to management, ensuring root causes and corrective actions are identified and implemented.

• Track nonconformance and employee-reported issues to completion.

• Lead hazard identification, evaluation, control, and risk assessments.

• Manage safety and industrial hygiene equipment and perform monitoring as needed.

• Flex schedule to support 24/7 operations, including occasional nights and weekends.

  Microchip has an opportunity for a Senior Engineer I-Safety (Senior Safety and Health Engineer) in the Environmental, Health and Safety department at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This position will also provide occasional support to our site in Bend, Oregon.

  The Senior Safety and Health Engineer leads all aspects of risk-based safety and industrial health programs, serving as the primary co