Gelest is hiring a Safety Specialist at our Chemical Manufacturing Plant located in Glen Rock, PA

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Specialist is responsible for evaluating, building, and providing training for Gelest staff on EH&S related topics. Additionally, the Safety Specialist will aid the EH&S staff in various tasks including writing SOPs and incident/near miss tracking and investigation.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL TASKS

· Evaluate, build, and edit EH&S training

· Train and mentor members of Gelest in EH&S topics through web-based training and in person

· Maintain training documents

· Maintain the Respiratory Protection Program to include performing respirator fit testing

· Lead the Safety Committee and maintain state certification

· Develop, review, and update EH&S SOPs

· Perform inspections and maintain or initiate repairs to SCBA units, chemical fume hoods, eye wash/safety showers, etc.

· Assist departments with completing JSAs

· Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions and effectively eliminate risks

· Work closely with employees in other departments to maintain a positive safety culture

· Investigate incidents, develop root causes, and work with team members to develop solutions

· Participate in the internal audit program for Gelest’s safety management system

· Certify employees on forklifts

· Support corporate EH&S goals

SKILLS REQUIRED

· Ability to speak and write in a clear, informative, and persuasive manner.

· Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and include staff in decision making.

· Ability to train employees at all levels of the organization.

· Ability to react quickly to eliminate risks, identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

· Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

· Mathematical skills, including ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

· Ability to effectively plan and prioritize work activities.

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college/university required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ training experience.
• OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory knowledge required.
• Industrial hygiene knowledge a plus.
• Experience in the chemical industry a plus.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Occasional travel to the Morrisville, PA site and the need to occasionally adjust schedule to provide training to night shift employees.

· Must be able to wear PPE including a respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, chemical protective clothing, safety boots, gloves and pass a fit test.

· Must be able to hear/see and respond to all emergency communications and alarms.

• Occasionally required to lift and / or move a minimum of up to and exceeding 30 pounds.

· The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual.

· The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).

· The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.

· The ability to work cooperatively with others and deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers.

· The ability to perform several tasks at once and follow directions or instruction and to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.

· The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.

· Assist with other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glen Rock, PA 17327: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Training: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person