Senior Environmental, Health, and Safety Specialist

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Sr EH&S Specialist for our Rochester, NY sites, you will partner with key stakeholders to integrates EH&S programs into daily operations to assure regulatory compliance and employee safety. In this role, you will report to the Director, EH&S for the Americas.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Assist in development, coordination, and the implementation of the Corporate policies regarding EHS

• Support and develop the CSR- EHS & Sustainability programs (Corporate Social Responsibility)

• Provides technical support and information in the development of key metrics and objectives for EHS

• Interact with the various local, state and federal agencies such as OSHA, DEP, EPA, Insurance carriers, Local Fire/Police, and many others for permitting and inspection requirements

• Chair the Safety Committee each month and coordinate with members to complete action items

• Train employees on company policies and regulations pertaining to employee safety in conjunction with Human Resources such as Blood Borne Pathogens, HazCom, Chemical Hygiene, LOTO, etc.

• Leads incident investigations and root cause corrective action plans and corrective action implementation

• Performs proactive safety inspections, monitors hazardous waste removal vendors, and assists in consolidating hazardous wastes.

• Review plans for operational projects, equipment installation, etc. Determine compliance with safety, security and environmental requirements

• Works directly with first line supervision and management to implement the EHS Program in an effective manner

• Tracks and manages site EHS budget

Skills You Bring:

• B.S. degree or higher in Environmental field or related discipline or equivalent experience in lieu of degree

• 8+ years of experience in EH&S field

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety functions within a manufacturing environment and the federal and state regulations

• Environmental or OSHA related training such as HAZWOPER, GHS, etc. is desired

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

• Strong presentation and organizational skills

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

• Operates in a manufacturing environment

• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Pay Range: $88,425.00 - 147,375.00 USD per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.    At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable]. 

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.]. 

MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EOE statements for additional details. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. 

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