Sr. Section Manager - Construction Safety

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries 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, GlobalFoundries 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.

Summary of Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Sr. Section Manager - Construction Safety to lead and support safety programs for construction projects and contractor activities in a fast-paced environment within an active manufacturing facility, at the Essex Junction, Vermont “Fab 9” site. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, company safety standards, and industry best practices while fostering a strong safety culture across project teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing construction safety programs, conducting field audits, and partnering with project stakeholders to drive safe work practices in a dynamic, operational setting. This will be a fully on-site role, at the Essex, VT facility M-F (7am - 4pm) with some flexibility on evenings / weekends per the needs of the business.

Essential Responsibilities:

Promote and drive a strong site-wide safety culture through leadership, coaching, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives

Lead and support the development, implementation, and compliance of EHS&S programs, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA and company standards

Lead a team of Construction Safety Professionals (contractors)

Partner with site leadership, project managers, contractors, and employees to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement effective controls for operational and construction activities

Conduct field inspections, audits, pre-job reviews, behavioral observations, and safety assessments to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance

Review and approve safety documentation including pre-task plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), permits to work, risk assessments, and contractor safety plans

Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; facilitate root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation and closure of corrective actions

Respond to site incidents and take a lead role in containment and investigation activities

Analyze safety performance data and trends to develop proactive improvement plans and drive operational excellence

Deliver safety training, orientations, coaching, and professional development to employees, contractors, and site personnel

Support site audits, self-assessments, management system reviews, and industrial hygiene programs, including exposure assessments and monitoring plans

Provide technical safety guidance and consultation for new equipment, tools, processes, and construction projects

Participate in and support emergency response planning, preparedness activities, and Emergency Response Team (ERT) operations, including emergency coverage as required

Maintain safety records, prepare reports, support regulatory compliance activities, and perform additional duties as assigned, including occasional regional travel

Other Responsibilities:

Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs

Other duties as assigned by manager

Required Qualifications:

Education – bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

Experience - Minimum 8 years of construction safety experience

Skills – Safety leadership, risk assessment and hazard recognition, contractor management, incident investigation, regulatory compliance, communication and influence, problem solving and accountability and integrity

Travel - Up to 10%

Fluency in English Language – both written & verbal

Physical Capacity Demands – ability to work and support the site Emergency Response team, including use of an SCBA and level A/B hazmat equipment, lifting up to 50lbs on occasion, wearing any PPE as required

Project management skills - i.e., the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong planning & organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Education – master's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, and/or related field

Experience – Minimum of 8 - 10 years of relevant experience within Construction safety related fields

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST), or equivalent certification

Thorough working understanding of OSHA Standards and Regulations (1910/1926)

Expected Salary Range $98,000.00 - $176,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law