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S5E46 Carrie Hurlbut | Environmental, Health, & Safety at ASM

Being an Engineer · 15 Nov 2024 · 36m · Episode 46

What this episode covers

Carrie Hurlbut, Director of Global EHS at ASM, discusses her transition from biological sciences to leading environmental, health, and safety initiatives at the global semiconductor equipment manufacturer. She details the mitigation of risks from pyrophoric chemistries using abatement devices and the shift toward predictive analytics via the 'Shield' enterprise system to prevent incidents. Hurlbut also reflects on her career development, emphasizing the critical role of mentors at Northrop Grumman and offering advice for engineers considering a career in EHS.

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large enterprises

Topics

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Companies
ASM, Northrop Grumman, Pipeline Design & Engineering
Tools
Shield
Also
Clemson, University of Maryland

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