Semiconductor Gas/Chemical Operations Specialist

Safety Specialist 2Environmental Health and SafetyFull time$75,000 to 85,000 per year, commensurate experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of ArizonaJob Profile Summary:Identifies opportunities to address safety issues, conducts safety training, and provides routine consultation completes safety tasks to ensure operations are performed safely and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards. Participates in emergency response activities.Job Description:Facilities Development and Management, Facilities Management Knowledge Enterprise (KE) Facilities Services, Macro Technology Works (MTW), seeks a position in a Semiconductor role as a Gas/Chemical/LSS Hazmat Technician Specialists to conduct facility and equipment hazardous materials operations related to gas, chemicals and life safety systems. This position will report to the Hazmat Supervisor and will be expected to work independently and within the MTW team.This position will be located at the ASU Research Park in Tempe, AZ; travel between campuses will be required to service gases and chemicals at different ASU facilities.Essential Duties:Perform daily inspections and maintenance of hazardous waste areas, bulk gas system, gas cabinets, gas wall panels and valve manifold boxes (VMB's) for abnormal conditions and identifies, localizes and documents alarms / abnormal conditions in site reporting system or communicate with appropriate parties.Complete Chemical Inventory and Product Acceptance. Forecasts usage requirement for lab/fab research chemicals. Receive hazardous materials deliveries daily as needed.Recommend component and system improvements that are consistent with current technology Review gas / chemical system upgrades, installations, recommending improvements and solutions to problems at the discretion of the supervisor.Collect, transport, segregate, accumulate, install, test and perform initial safety and quality checks and disposal of hazardous waste, gases, and chemicals for ASU Knowledge Enterprise departments and various facility tenants.Determine proper disposal based on hazard classes and compatibility of chemicals, packages documents and labels waste for shipment to appropriate disposal facilities pursuant to disposal facility, state and federal requirements.Maintain accumulation of facility records and database on all accumulated gases, chemicals, and hazardous waste streams, and schedule hazardous materials/waste collection, handling, and shipping for Macro technology campus location.Ensure that the Safety Work Permit (SWP) program is followed and, properly notifying the appropriate parties in accordance with OSHA LO/TO.Maintain logs and records of SWPs issued. Assist in the identification of all valves requiring LO/TO. Perform LO/TO on all valves of gas cabinets, inert gas panels, and the fabs point of connection for all gases.Perform operational sustaining maintenance to all Toxic Gas Monitoring Systems (TGMS). Coordinate and schedule all required outside service on the site TGMS. Retain overall management of the TGMS to include accurate cataloging of points/location and building Fire Alarm System programming interfaces with TGMS.Generate and maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping meeting environmental regulations for the Specialty Gas, Chemical, and Life Safety SystemsAdvise faculty, staff, and students regarding proper waste management techniques and provide recommendations for appropriate action.Act as a contributing member of the site emergency response team. Provide input for planning for and responding to chemical and gas emergencies and supports the Site Emergency Response Team at the first responder awareness or operational levels.Remain current with required safety training and attend training as scheduled. Additionally, presents educational or training sessions to faculty, staff, and tenants regarding hazardous materials and waste management handling techniques.Conduct hazard assessments and safety reviews for resolutions to avoid potential problems under the direction of the supervisor. Order and verify PPE for proper function replaces as needed and works directly with ASU EHS for chemical, gas and waste streams.Participate in the on-call rotation for site call out alarms or faults with all gas/chemical/LSS related events. Respond to all building alarms related to gas, chemical, and life safety systems that are within this scope: 24/7 with a 1-hour response time.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.Ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or be subject to the resolution of hazardous materials incidents.This position requires working a rotating shift between 6:00AM –11:00PM Monday thru Friday and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidaysDesired Qualifications:Experience:in handling chemicals, hazardous gases, and hazardous waste in the semiconductor environment or comparable environment, for at least 1 yeargas monitoring, and fire alarm systems.developing Standard Operating Procedures/design reviews.On call/alarm response operationsEvidence of certificates or up-to-date training in any of the following a plus, but will be provided to the right candidate:ForkliftRespirator40-hour HazWoperRCRALOTO, Lock out tag outPPE selection/UseFGM/TGM maintenance/operation/repairASU Lab Safety, Fire Safety, hazardous waste handling, and shipping.Compressed Gas trainingWorking Environment:Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, subject to periods of sitting, keyboarding, and operating a computer; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting (50 pounds), working in a hazardous environment while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) or supplied air. Drives university vehicles.Department Statement:What's in it for you?Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a childAffordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)Paid time for volunteer and professional developmentWellness program for preventative health education and screeningsDisability and leave program for income protectionFree and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challengesASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnershipsASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts. 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