Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Health, Safety, & Environmental Specialist is responsible for coordinating the implementation, maintenance,

continuous improvement, and compliance of/with Company standards and governmental regulations.

KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Promote a positive safety culture through effective safety awareness and incentive programs.
• Ensure the plant site maintains continuous state of compliance with company Health Regulatory and Environmental (HRE) standards and applicable government regulations.
• Compile and submit all applicable regulatory reports.
• Develop, administer, and implement site-specific HRE standards and programs to position the site as a best-in-class organization.
• Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities and shipments to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulation and company standards.
• Deliver training and coaching on HRE programs to establish clear understanding and engagement by all site employees.
• Assist with investigation of all HSE related incidents utilizing specific tools to determine root cause and identify actions to prevent recurrence. Assist with implementation and completion of corrective actions, including corrective actions developed from other site incidents.
• Participate in the site emergency response team (ERT) has the tools, skills and knowledge and assist in responding to site HSE emergencies.
• Facilitate site Contractor Safety program to reduce risk associated with construction and trade contactor activity.
• Coordinate HRE Programs related to training, risk reduction and improvement projects.
• Participate in all PHAs (Process Hazard Analyses) and HSE Committee Meetings.
• Backup coverage for site HSE Manager as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AS, BS or MS in Environmental Sciences/HSE Field, 0-2 yrs experience.
• Strong HSE Regulatory knowledge and expertise (EPA, OSHA, DOT) required in chemical industry.
• Experience with hazard recognition, behavioral-based safety, job hazard analysis is desired.
• Strong technical ability is desired – computer systems experience, ability to learn
• Ability to influence where direct lines of authority do not exist.
• Ability and willingness to flex work hours on occasion to support the site needs, including night and weekend hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 50-75 lbs max at times
• While performing duties of this job, the employee will sit, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders to complete tasks daily.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances, Health Savings Accounts,

401(k) matching, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).