What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environment Health Safety Specialist position at iLocatum?
Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist
Longview, WA
Key Responsibilities
Longview, WA
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain all HSE training materials, manage the training matrix and records, and coordinate all training activities.
- Develop and deliver training programs on safety standards and best practices.
- Maintain a daily field presence by participating in safety committees and conducting audits for housekeeping, safe work permits, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
- Review safe work permit pre-plans and lead initiatives for continuous safety improvement.
- Develop, review, and maintain Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Coordinate emergency response planning, training, and drills.
- Track safety metrics, analyze incident data, and prepare reports for management.
- Stay updated on regulations and ensure compliance.
- Manage safety programs including Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respirator Safety, Hazard Communication, Contractor Safety, PPE, Powered Industrial Trucks, and other health and safety programs.
- Conduct internal and external compliance audits and participate in site safety inspections.
- Coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including employee exposure monitoring and risk mitigation.
- Previous experience as an Occupational Health & Safety professional required; degree preferred.
- Relevant certifications or equivalent experience considered.
- Strong knowledge of hazards and controls in high-risk chemical industry activities.
- Ability to perform Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
- Knowledge of OSHA & Washington State regulations and NFPA/ANSI/NEC safety standards.
- Familiarity with chemical manufacturing hazards and OSHA PSM preferred.
- Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience with safety training and Management of Change (MOC).
- Contractor oversight experience.
- Strong communication, time management, interpersonal, and Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to work effectively across organizational levels and write/review SOPs and policies.
- Work outdoors in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, vibration).
- Walk long distances, climb ladders, carry equipment (up to 50 lbs), bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and work in confined spaces or at heights.
- Frequent repetitive motions and occasional fine hand work.
- Operate vehicles and tools.
- Work around heavy equipment while wearing required PPE (gloves, boots, hard hat, hearing protection, respirator).
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Spending Account (HSA) with High-Deductible PPO XD
- Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
- Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care
- NortonLifeLock identity theft protection
- Aflac benefits