Health & Safety Specialist
About the role
The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for coordinating and conducting field assessments of environmental, health, and safety issues to ensure all operational activities are consistent with the needs of the location and requirements of governmental regulatory agencies. This role will perform complex assignments often requiring development of unique solutions to environmental, health, and safety problems due to the variables involved. The Health & Safety Specialist will also provide technical Health & Safety coaching and expertise to the broader organization.
Responsibilities
- Working within corporate/division strategies and policy frameworks, designs, proposes, and implements health, safety, process safety and environmental guidelines and procedures to meet Health & Safety requirements supporting short and long-term business needs consistent with the Health & Safety Risk of Plaquemine, LA.
- Provides targeted assistance to support site and organizational Environmental, Health, & Safety action plans, collaborating with employees and supervisors to identify and correct potential environmental, safety, security, and health hazards.
- Participates in plant audits and interfaces with internal and external auditors and regulatory and government agency personnel.
- Investigates accidents or problem areas (manufacturing, logistics, etc.) and recommends future preventative measures.
- Provides technical H&S expertise and coaching to facilitate broad accountability of the H&S process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 10 years related Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment; OR Bachelor's Degree with minimum of 5 years of related Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Degree must be from a school accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education (or equivalent international program).
- Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; Olin does not provide sponsorship; individuals requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible.
Qualifications
- Degree in an Environmental, Safety or related discipline preferred.
- Prior chemical industry experience preferred.
- Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred.
Benefits
Olin offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial well‑being, and long‑term success, plus relocation assistance.
Pay
Salary range: $103,000 - $156,000.
Schedule
9/80 or 5-8s schedule available.