Health and Safety Specialist

We are currently hunting for a Health and Safety Specialist to be based at our Ecoservices Baton Rouge, LA plant.

1. Health and Safety General Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support Health and Safety activities and initiatives for the Baton Rouge plant.
• Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all H&S, corporate / plant policies, procedures, performance standards and Ecovyst HSE Principles
• Maintain employee interest, involvement, and support in all aspects of site health and safety programs.
• Follow Ecovyst’s Life Saving Behaviors
• Recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
• Prepare / Deliver / Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Assist area leadership in the completion of process safety action items.
• Be a visible presence on site to promote good health and safety practices and reduce risks.
• Active involvement in Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
• Provide monthly and quarterly safety reporting internally (plant site & Ecovyst) and externally as required.
• Maintain and upload the Weekly Perfect Day Events and the monthly Preventative Ratio metrics.
• Maintain and submit annual OSHA Recordkeeping Logs and records as required.

2. Training

• Work with the site Training Coordinator develop training presentations for site health and safety programs, procedures, and policies.
• Conduct Safety related training as needed.
• Coordinate Emergency Response Training for the site.
• Work with Training Coordinator to maintain the HSE Training Matrix for the site.

3. Site Programs

• Assist site with HSE Management Systems
• Participate in HSE Management Reviews / RC14001 Assessments
• Champion H&S elements of the site HSE Management System
• Liaison to site keeping them abreast of current H&S laws and regulations.
• Assist site with development and implementation of H&S action plans.
• Audit site safety practices and provide feedback on compliance and conformance to Ecovyst requirements.
• Assist Maintenance and Operations in developing Site-Specific Safety improvement initiatives.
• Assist Purchasing with Contractor Management
• Liaison with contractors about safety issues. Recommend program improvements.
• Monitor and communicate emerging trends and regulatory requirements and recommend programs to continuously improve health and safety performance.
• Maintain working relationships with regional, federal, state, and local agencies.

4. Personnel Health and Safety Activities

• Supports the site Health & Safety Committee
• Active involvement in turnaround safety (planning and execution)
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring and ensure proper notifications and documentation are maintained.
• Site SME for portable air monitors (gas detectors)
• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with various levels of Management and Supervision
• Participate in and / or lead incident investigations and issuing lessons learned bulletins.
• Participation in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA, JSA, ECOVYST HSE Principles, etc.) as applicable

5. Emergency Response

• Coordinate emergency response activities (ERT and EOC and Channel Industries Mutual Aid CIMA Team)
• Maintain technical knowledge and skills, keeping updated on the leading concepts in health and safety services and Emergency Response management.
• Be fully trained on the Incident Command System process for onsite incidents.
• Coordinate fire protection, and safety equipment inspections and testing for site.
• Lead in plant Emergency Response drills and Emergency Operations Center drills.
• Respond to site emergencies and offsite emergencies as required by CIMA.

Requirements :

• 5+ years manufacturing experience (preferred chemical industry)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health and Safety (or equivalent) is required.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred.
• Transportation Worker’s Identification Credentials (TWIC)
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulations relative to Health and Safety (US-OSHA 1910 & 1926 Standards)
• Familiarity wth industry standards and practices (ASSE, NFPA, ANSI, FM, etc.)
• Effective communication / inter-personal skills able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-disciplined, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to plan / organize tasks and consistently produce results with minimal supervision.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and understand the legal aspects of legislation and develop compliance programs to decrease facility health and safety liabilities and reduce environmental risks.
• Works well under pressure ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
• Working knowledge with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Successful troubleshooting skills
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