Job Description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com

Introduction

The Senior Engineer, Operational and Workplace Safety ensures full compliance with GlobalFoundries’ EHSS policies and local safety regulations. The role partners closely with site and global EHSS teams, fab operations, and stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into practical, operational safety solutions. Key responsibilities include risk control evaluations, contractor safety management, committee leadership support, and championing safety programs to protect people, sustain fab operations, and uphold the site’s license to operate in a fast‑paced semiconductor environment.

Plant Shut Down (PSD) Management

• Support PSDownerin safety planning and execution, including hazard identification, contractor coordination, and control of high‑risk activities (energy isolation, confined space, hot work, chemical de-inventoryingetc).

• Ensure PSD readiness and compliance, byvalidatingpermitsystems, isolation plans, emergency response arrangements, and post‑PSD recommissioning safety checks before return‑to‑service.

Safe Work Practices andHigh RiskWork Activities

• Establish,implementand verify safe work practices forhigh riskwork activities such as work at heights, confined space entry, LOTO, hotwork etc

• Support stakeholders to ensure their task risk assessments, method statements,competencyand control measures are in place before work commencement

• Manage and own electronic PermitToWork system (ePTW)

• Analyze data toidentifyrecurring risk trends, weak controls, gaps, and drive corrective & preventive actions, translating learning into safety promotion and champaigns

Permits and Licensing

• Ensure our right tooperatethrough continuousownership andcollaboration with stakeholdersand regulators(NEA, SPF, SCDF, MOM)

• Maintain and own GFS License Management System (LMS) including critical licenses and permits

Contractor SafetyManagement

• Develop,implementandmaintainContractor Safety Management Program to ensure compliance with GFSEHSSRequirements

• Prepare,planand conduct mandatory EHSS briefing, training for contractors onboarding

Safety Promotion

• Plan and execute targetedsafety promotion programs and campaignsaligned with best practices, incident learnings, high‑risk activities, safetysuggestionand feedback

• Promote near miss and hazard reportingand continuoussafetyimprovement

Safety Committee Meeting(SCM)

• Serve as theSecretary to theSCM, ensuring meetings are conductedin accordance withWSH requirements, with proper agenda, minutes, attendance, and records maintained

• Present analysis of incidents, near misses, audit findings, unsafe acts, and high‑risk work trends, and escalate systemic risks and non‑compliances to the committee for decision and action

• TrackSCMaction items, corrective and preventive actions and ensuretimelyclosure andeffectivenessverification, reportingprogressand gaps atsubsequentmeetings

Safety Inspections

• Plan, conduct, and documentregular workplace inspectionstoidentifyunsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and compliance gaps, ensuringtimelyrisk control and corrective actionare implemented

• Coordinate,leadandparticipateinSafety Committee inspections,providingtechnical guidance, ensuring regulatory alignment, and supporting the committeeinidentifyingsystemic safety issues

• Consolidateinspectionfindings, trackcorrectiveand preventive actions, and verify effectiveness, reportingstatusand trends to the Safety Committee

ChemicalInformationSystem(CIS)and Management

• Manage and support chemicals across the full lifecycle fromprocurement approval, storage, use, transfer, and disposal) to ensure alignment with GFS and regulatory requirements

• Act as the designatedGFSCISholder responsible forreviewing and approving Chemical Request Forms (CRFs) assigned under the CIS workflowincluding response to GFS customerinquireson REACH SVHC statement

• Support site chemical governance by ensuring CIS data integrity throughtimelyreview and action,maintainan accurateand current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system

Material Handling

• Support stakeholders in their management and execution of safe material handling operationsinvolving powered trucks, cranes, hoists, conveyors, lifts, and tool/wafer movement during loading, unloading, storage, and transport acrossfab, cleanroom, sub‑fab, and warehouse areaswithappropriate levelor control measures

• Support stakeholder ownership ofinspection, testing, and maintenanceof all material handling equipmentin accordance withmanufacturer requirements, statutory regulations, and site semiconductor standards

Safety Trainings

• Develop, implement, and govern GFS safety training framework, ensuring mandatory, task‑specific, and refresher training programs meet GFS, regulatory and corporate standards (e.g.WSH, ISO 45001, SEMI, internal requirements, New Employee Orientation training and contractor onboarding safety training)

• Identifytraining needs through risk assessments, incident trends, audits, and regulatory changes, translating operational risks into targeted training for employees and contractors, including high‑risk workactivities

• Maintain governance and documentation of training records, matrices, and authorization lists, supporting audits, incident investigations, and regulatory inspections

RiskManagementandRisk Assessment

• As the subject matter expert andappointed Risk Management(RM)Champion to develop, leadand ownsite widesustainableRisk Management System

• Advise RMTeamand Risk Assessment Teamto ensure compliance with MOM RM Regulations

• Monitor RM performance and effectiveness through audits, inspections, incident reviews, and feedback from thefrontline

• Drivetimelyreview andupdatingrisk assessments following incidents, near‑misses, unsafe acts, regulatory changes, or process modifications

PersonalProtectiveEquipment

• Own and lead GFSPPE Program Ownership & Governanceincluding hazard‑based PPE selection, standards setting, lifecycle management, and alignment with risk assessments, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

• Drive effective PPE implementation through training, audits, field verification, and contractor controls; monitor PPE effectiveness, address gaps, andleadcontinuous improvement based on incident trends and workplace changes

IncidentManagement

• LeadandownGFSIncident Management Program,overseeand follow upincident investigations, reporting&classifications ofunsafe conditions, near misses, corrective/preventive actions, andensuringtimelyclosure andcommunication of lessons learned across theorganization

• Driveorganizationallearning and prevention, ensuring investigation outcomes and trends are translated into effective learning, awarenessas acontinuous improvement actionsto prevent recurrence

• Ensureaccurateandtimelyreporting of monthlysafetystatistic to site and global EHSteam

Attributes for Success

• Operates independently with minimal supervision; exercises sound judgment toidentify,prioritizeand resolve complex safety and operational risks

• Proactivelyleadthe rightcross functional stakeholders to drivetimelyand effective resolution of safety and operational issues

• Demonstrates strong resilience and professional conviction to influence,stabilize, and improve safety performance

Required Qualifications

• Min 4 years operational and workplace safety experience

• Recognizedbachelor's degree in safety or chemical, master’s degree in safety or chemical highly desired

• Experience in developing,implementingandowning operational safety programs

• Analyze incident trends, performancetoidentifysystemic issues, emergingrisksand continuousimprovement

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to workindependentlywithin a global matrix team and environment

• Approved Workplace Safety and Health Officer, certified toBizsafelevel 2

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemistry and EH&S issues associated with semiconductor industry is a significant plus

• Senior Fire Safety Manager qualificationis an added advantage

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard.

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities.

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.

Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/about-us/careers/opportunities-asia