Safety Program Specialist

• Support the development, implementation and assessment of the Site Health and Safety Programs, such as LOTO, Confined Space Entry, General Chemical Hazards, Hearing Conservation, etc.
  • Activities include, but are not limited to: the assessment of plant health and safety needs; development of practical, effective solutions to those needs; aiding the implementation of solutions (including training) and assessing the effectiveness of the solutions.
• Maintain established health and safety programs in accordance with the compliance calendar, ensuring reporting requirements are met and the programs remain current with updated regulations.
• Implement and monitor Company industrial hygiene (IH) programs and policies to ensure compliance.
• Research and summarize federal safety regulations and consensus industry standards based on benchmark data.
• Provide guidance on the application of health and safety programs to Production, Maintenance, and Engineering Departments.
• Develop technical reports to document the evaluation of workplace hazards and mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate hazards.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Partners and collaborates with personnel at all levels to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Mentor contract safety personnel in further development of site safety resources.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Site Safety Manager when needed.
• Ensure compliance and understanding of safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participates in incident investigations to identify root-cause and enact corrective actions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health & Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related technical field is required. Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or other industry recognized certifications are highly preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety role within the chemical, manufacturing, or oil refining industry is required.
• Experience developing, influencing, and implementing strategy
• Experience managing complex projects

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and guidelines including: OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NIOSH, and DOT
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to analyze multi-faceted situations/problems/concepts along with the capacity to venture beyond core competencies
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with effective interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Team oriented, flexible and able to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office products, primarily the use of word processing, health and safety database applications, presentation and spreadsheet software.
• Commitment to safe work behaviors and protection of the environment
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in a clear, concise manner
• Authorized to work in the United States without Sponsorship

Physical Requirements:

Candidate must be able to:

• Lift up-to 20 pounds regularly and up-to 50 pounds occasionally
• Regularly required to sit, stand, or walk in the facility
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and manipulate objects
• Bend, reach, kneel, and stoop occasionally
• Ability to wear PPE such as hard hat, safety shoes, protective clothing, safety harness, safety glasses, and respiratory protection (as required)

Work Environment:

• PVC manufacturing facility, in presence of chemicals
• Work is performed mostly indoors (climate controlled) and occasionally outdoors (non-climate controlled)
• Moderate noise-level and environmental vibration related to equipment

Competencies:

Integrity / Ethics

Critical Evaluation / Decision Making

Customer Focus

Leadership

Work Standards / Quality

Reliability/Dependability

Teamwork / Collaboration

Initiative

Communication

Flexibility / Adaptability