HSES Specialist

About the role

The HSES Specialist will focus on the health, safety and well-being of employees and contractors through prevention of injuries/illnesses and protection of the environment. This role will resolve issues through immediate action or longer-term planning.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical HSES support for on-going and future projects and daily site activities
• Guides and assists with root cause investigations, site inspections, site audits, waste and wastewater sampling and reporting
• Develops and provides contractor, visitor, and new employee training and other training
• Aids in the development and maintenance of site chemical management and chemical Right-to-Know systems and policies (including Safety Data Sheets)
• Organizes and maintains HSES performance, compliance, policy and procedural information including electronic backup of critical information
• Conducts or participates in incident investigations for root cause analysis
• Makes sure action items generated from inspections and incident investigations are completed
• Participates on site Safety Committee(s) and prepares and presents monthly safety meetings
• Provides on-the-floor HSES coaching and recognition
• Aids in the implementation and support of ALAM HSES Team goals and responsibilities
• Assists with waste management, disposal and compliance
• Elevates significant health, safety, environmental, and security issues
• Conducts or coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring as necessary
• Identifies improvement opportunities and implements as appropriate
• Develops and provides Site Emergency Response Team training and guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Engineering, Safety or closely related field
• 2+ years of experience in Occupational, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Must be and remain clean shaven at all times
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Ability to wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)
• Medical fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Successfully complete all assigned and required training

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the chemical industry HSES field
• Plant level experience in HSES
• Plant level experience in PSM