Occupational Health & Safety SME

Occupational Health & Safety SME Apply now » Date: Oct 23, 2026 Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626 Company: hemlocksem Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) is a leading global provider of hyper pure polysilicon, an essential material used in the semiconductor and solar industries. From smartphones in your pocket to satellites in orbit, our materials play a foundational role in modern technology. At HSC, employees do work that matters. Team members are part of a safety focused organization that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. Rooted in Michigan for more than 65 years, HSC continues to evolve through innovation, operational discipline and a strong commitment to its people and communities. This role contributes to HSC’s ongoing work and long-term success by supporting teams, processes and priorities that keep operations running effectively. Summary The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides direction for the site in multiple OHS expertise areas such as general industry occupational health and safety, construction health and safety, industrial hygiene, transportation, and emergency response. The SME defines requirements for the site through development and maintenance of standards and programs that: Ensure regulatory compliance Effectively manage risk Enable efficient execution of OHS work processes. The OHS SME provides consultation to site management, site operations and recommends appropriate resolution of OHS concerns. Essential Functions Risk Assessment: Apply hazard identification and risk assessment techniques to evaluate and prioritize risks, enabling the selection of control measures that minimize risks to the lowest practicable level (PPE, IH, Ergonomics, General Industry Safety, multiple OHS topics). EHS Standard Ownership / Compliance Assessments: Interprets external and internal requirements to provide technical assistance within EHSS team and site areas & functions regarding risk and hazard assessment, and EHSS program improvements. Implementation of Risk Controls : Utilize the hierarchy of controls to select and implement/assist with implementation of sustainable risk control measures, reducing overall risks to protect people and maintain safety. Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis : Lead and/or support thorough, evidence-based investigations of health, safety, and environmental incidents to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions, ensuring accurate reporting and preventing recurrence. Safety Meeting Content Development and Training Delivery: Develops safety and health training using presentations, publications, flyers, posters, and other communication media. Influencing EHS Culture: Champion positive health and safety behaviors by influencing leaders and employees, fostering a culture that prioritizes health, safety, and environmental well-being. Additional Duties/Responsibilities Internal Audits and Observations : Conduct inspections and monitoring to help evaluate OHS performance, identify corrective actions, and confirm compliance with respect to internal and external standards for Responsible Care Certification maintenance. Provides input to area improvement projects : ensure safety and health requirements are integrated within project planning, design, construction plans, procurement. Participates in meetings : areas, site, project teams, and contractors/subcontractors to advise them of safety and health requirements. Skills that will set you up for success Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements. Understand, apply and coach others on locally applicable laws, regulations, standards, codes, products, methods and practices related to EHS, providing guidance as appropriate. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer skills for preparing presentations, data management, and report preparation. Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.…

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