Health Safety Specialist

The Ecovyst Health & Safety Specialist is a key contributor to the safe and compliant operation of chemical manufacturing and industrial service sites. This role is responsible for implementing, sustaining, and continuously improving site-level health, safety, environmental, and process safety programs in alignment with OSHA PSM requirements, EPA regulations, and Ecovyst corporate standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Process Safety Management (PSM) & Operational Safety

• Champion and sustain all 14 elements of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) across site operations, including PHAs, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), and incident investigation.
• Coordinate and actively participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), HAZOPs, and What-If reviews for new and existing chemical processes involving sulfuric acid and other high-hazard materials.
• Oversee and support the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure all operational, equipment, and procedural changes are assessed and approved before implementation.
• Perform routine field safety observations, JHA/JSA reviews, and risk assessments across production, maintenance, and loading/unloading operations.
  
  

Hazardous Chemical Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safe handling, storage, transfer, and transportation of hazardous chemicals — including corrosives, reactives, and toxics — in accordance with OSHA HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200), DOT, and EPA requirements.
• Maintain accurate Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and threshold quantity (TQ) tracking for PSM and RMP-covered processes.
• Support EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) compliance activities, including worst-case and alternative release scenario documentation.
• Monitor chemical exposure risks and implement industrial hygiene controls, including air monitoring, PPE programs, and exposure assessments.
  
  

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Lead or support thorough investigations of safety incidents, near misses, process safety events, and chemical releases using structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies such as TapRooT, 5-Why, or Bow-Tie analysis.
• Develop, assign, track, and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) arising from incidents, audits, and inspections.
• Maintain accurate OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 logs) and manage regulatory reporting obligations to OSHA, EPA, and applicable state agencies.
• Develop and maintain site emergency response plans (ERPs), including chemical spill and release procedures, and coordinate regular drills and tabletop exercises.
  
  

Safety Training & Employee Engagement

• Design and deliver practical, operations-focused safety training covering topics such as LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, electrical safety, chemical exposure prevention, contractor safety, and emergency response.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with all mandatory regulatory and site-specific training requirements for hourly, salaried, and contractor personnel.
• Act as a visible, credible, and approachable safety leader on the plant floor
• Partner with supervisors, team leads, and operators to embed safety into standard operating procedures (SOPs), toolbox talks, and shift handover processes.
• Lead or participate in safety committees, safety walks, and employee engagement programs to support a proactive, zero-harm safety culture.
  
  

Contractor Safety Management

• Administer and enforce contractor safety management programs, including pre-qualification reviews, safety orientations, permit-to-work (PTW) compliance, and field oversight.
• Conduct periodic contractor performance evaluations and communicate safety expectations prior to and during site work activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience in chemical operations
• 3–5 years of H&S experience in chemical, petroleum refining, or process manufacturing environments
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), HazCom, and general industry safety standards
• Direct experience working with high-hazard materials including corrosives, reactives, or toxic chemicals
• Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations using RCA tools and drive corrective actions to closure
• Proficiency in OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, and safety management documentation
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to influence across all levels of the organization
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Active professional safety certification: CSP (Certified Safety Professional), ASP (Associate Safety Professional), OHST, or equivalent
• Experience with sulfuric acid operations, catalyst manufacturing, or industrial chemical services
• Familiarity with EPA RMP (40 CFR Part 68) and SPCC compliance programs
  
  

What We Offer

Competitive Salary & Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Development Support

Annual incentive program tied to safety and operational performance

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off

Certification reimbursement, continuing education, and career advancement pathways

We offer a 9/80 schedule or M-Friday day shift.