Safety and Emergency Services College Co-Op

This job is located in Hemlock, MI.

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

Safety & Emergency Services Co-op is responsible for performing routine safety and emergency services duties and maintenance, supporting site access needs in compliance with S&ES Department Procedures.  Some of these duties include assisting with set-up and coordinating of emergency response training, chemical trailer inspections and site security rounds.

Essential Functions

• Assisting with site access needs and security inspections at Dispatch center. Using procedures within S&ES Department covering site access and site badge creation.
• Outbound chemical trailer inspections
• Performing maintenance and inspections on site fire, safety and security related equipment, ie. fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, post indicator valves, alarmed security system tests. Following maintenance procedures established by S&ES Department.
• Assisting with site training performed by Safety & Emergency Services Officers as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conducting contractor and contract orientations.
• Assisting with the care, inspection and maintenance of fleet/departmental vehicles.
• Operating a site radio for communication with production, maintenance and S&ES personnel.
• Assisting in annual testing of the site Life Safety Systems and Security Systems. 
• Assisting S&ES Officers with duties such as confined space setup, fire hose setup and use.
• General housekeeping activities in S&ES areas to include support of 5s.
• Job is accountable for performing all assigned duties in an effective and professional manner, and must be able to work effectively in a team Must have a working knowledge of:
• All site safety policies, procedures and
• Pertinent HSC, health and loss prevention.
• Departmental procedures specific to tasks.
• HSC site layout, including location of fire and safety.

Co-op Requirements are below:

HSC College Co-ops must maintain the following:

• Candidate must be attending a local 2-year college or 4-year university and pursing a degree in a similar field of study.
• Minimum cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale.
• Must be full-time student (12 or more credits) during fall and winter semesters.
• Candidate must be able to work 20-28 hours per week during fall and winter semesters and up to 40 hours per week in the summer.
• Candidate must be within driving distance to the site and have reliable transportation.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 557