Role Profile

As a Safety Specialist, you will manage policies, procedures, programs and databases consistent with Federal, State and Company requirements. You will execute safety-related training curriculum development and presentations associated with company policies, OSHA requirements, new employee safety orientations, routine safety training and crew huddles.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote & drive the corporate safety vision of a Zero Incident Culture through fostering a Zero Incident Mindset, including but not limited to, employee safety observations, hazard recognition / blind-spot programs, and other employee engagement activities
• Manage policies, procedures, programs and databases consistent with Federal, State and Company requirements
• Execute safety-related training curriculum development and presentations associated with company policies, OSHA requirements, new employee safety orientations, routine safety training and crew huddles
• Facilitate safety inspections/audits of various safety programs and job hazard analyses
• Lead and/or participate in incident investigations as required.
• Ownership of site-wide incident management database and Life Critical 6 program
• Facilitate site Management of Change process, including safety risk assessment evaluations of new or modified equipment
• Drive the Responsible Care 14001® HSES management system through Health and Safety aspects and impacts, planning, metrics, and management review
• Ownership of site contractor management program including but not limited to facilitating contractor participation with site safety requirements, as well as conduct additional contractor safety orientations for shutdowns and outside contract work, as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Process Safety or other related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in related industrial / manufacturing HSE role or process engineering is preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hr and 30-Hr General Industry Training Certification preferred
• CSP / CIH certification preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong technical / analytical skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities and the ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
• Strong initiative, focus and follow-through skills
• Strong computer skills in standard office software programs
• Effective organization and planning skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to adapt to different cultural environments