A Day in Your Life at MKS: As an EH&S Specialist at MKS Japan, you will partner with cross-functional teams—including Operations, Services, Facilities and business divisions—to support four key sites: Tokyo Kudan (base), Saitama Omiya, Tokyo Akishima, and Osaka. This role requires regular business travel to ensure the effective development, implementation, and management of EHS programs in full compliance with the Japanese Industrial Safety and Hygiene Act and other local regulations.
Furthermore, you will drive a sustainable safety culture by localizing corporate EHS and ESG/CSR initiatives, reporting directly to the Far East Regional EHS Lead. You Will Make an Impact By: • Maintain and monitor the EHS management systems (including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001) for each site; keep relevant documents, identify gaps against all applicable standards, develop & implement corrective/preventive actions, and collect & report relevant KPIs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the site management teams to integrate EHS responsibilities into daily operations and lead the continuous improvement of the safety culture across all four locations. • Conduct regular safety risk assessments to identify potential hazards in general manufacturing processes—with a strong focus on electrical and laser equipment—and develop control measures to mitigate risks.
• Lead and investigate reported near-misses and incidents. Develop and implement incident emergency response plans, training, and drills for each site. • Develop and implement EHS training programs for all new hires and site workers, monitoring compliance with statutory requirements. • Oversee the maintenance of EHS-related facilities and equipment. Assist in reviews of major plans and specifications for new operations and equipment use to ensure appropriate EHS requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with local Japanese EHS regulations across all managed sites, including managing permits, licenses, and approvals (Right to Operate, RTO). Perform site-level internal audits and safety walks, and coordinate external audits (Corporate, FM Global, local authorities, Customers). • Lead and coordinate customer EHS requests and assessments. Act as the system administrator for the global EHS software system (MASTER), managing data and supporting user adoption.
• Coordinate the Safety and Health Committee meetings, sharing roles with the local Safety and Health Promoters at each site. Coordinate the EHS budget and investment plans. Also, monitor water/electricity usage and provide support on managing industrial waste manifests. Skills You Bring: • BS Degree preferably in a STEM field (Electrical, Mechanical, Engineering) or Health & Safety/Environmental Management, with 3 - 5 years of related experience in EHS within a manufacturing environment.
• Hold or be eligible to obtain relevant Japanese certifications (e.g., First Class Health Officer [第一種衛生管理者] or Safety Manager [安全管理者], etc.). • Good written and verbal understanding of English (ability to handle emails and global team communications). • In-depth Knowledge of Japanese EHS Regulations which also include: - RTO (Permits) - Local Regulations (Industrial Safety and Health Act, Fire Service Act, etc.) - Environmental Regulations (permits consent to discharge to atmosphere and sewer) - The management of hazardous and universal wastes - Control of stormwater as required - Occupational health • Experience maintaining compliance programs such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, including worker training.
• A working knowledge of vacuum power generator components, electrical safety, and laser safety as best practice is highly preferred. Preferred Skills: • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize based on risk assessment. • Willingness and adaptability to travel frequently to the four designated sites and manage multiple locations effectively. • Strong presentation, organizational, analytical & problem-s