Engineer- Associate EHS VNM

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions:

Responsible for implementing and sustaining First Solar EHS programs to ensure compliance with EHS regulatory standards/requirements and First Solar requirements for safe operations and environmental protection.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in the Environmental, Safety or Industrial Hygiene fields required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Education:

• 4 year degree in technical engineering/mechanical/chemical university. EHS related degree is preferred

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Proven EHS skills and experience in an manufacturing setting – including (but not limited to) Safety, Environment and IH
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of internal audit procedures (ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018)
• Proven communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of EHS regulations, standards and procedures.
• Fluency in English and Vietnamese, spoken and written, is required.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible to own and implement the EHS programs in accordance with First Solar requirements, Local Regulations and ISO standards.
• Responsible for industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting including ventilation systems (HEPA filter) testing
• Perform monitoring, update tracking system & deploy controls to comply with environmental health and safety (EHS) regulatory requirements and other related EHS standards.
• Interface with other department’s subject matters and EHS-related topics
• Perform trainings on EHS for new personnel hired into First Solar and contractors
• Perform assessment on new tools, process and personal protection equipment and provide recommendation to management.
• Identify potential regulatory issues related to safety matters and perform risk assessment to ensure a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships:

• No direct reports

Travel:

• May travel up to 20% annually

Physical Requirements:

• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift
• Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
• Will lift, push or pull up to 12kg on an occasional basis
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on an occasional basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
• All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.