Safety Specialist

Principal Accountabilities

• Serve as a daily EH&S presence within Operations, including required participation in Operations morning meetings, to actively support and reinforce a strong safety culture.
• Develop, evaluate, deliver, and maintain EH&S training programs through web-based and in-person instruction; mentor employees on EH&S topics and maintain all associated training documentation, certifications, and records.
• Administer and maintain EH&S programs and systems, including the Respiratory Protection Program (respirator fit testing), forklift certification, Life Saving Rules engagement, and required state certifications.
• Develop, review, update, and maintain EH&S standard operating procedures (SOPs), job safety analyses (JSAs), permits, and related documentation to ensure compliance with corporate, OSHA, EPA, and DEP requirements.
• Conduct field-level EH&S activities, including PPE assessments, hazard inspections, GEMBA walks, LOTO verification, confined space and hot work permitting, line breaking, contractor safety coordination, and corrective action follow-up.
• Inspect, maintain, and coordinate repairs for EH&S equipment and systems, including SCBA units, chemical fume hoods, eyewash stations, and safety showers.
• Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions, proactively mitigate risks, and partner with departments to implement sustainable safety solutions.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; administer incident records; perform root cause analyses (RCAs); track corrective actions; and prepare timely weekly and monthly incident status reports in accordance with corporate timelines.
• Support OSHA recordkeeping requirements, including OSHA 300 log administration, and prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation (OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.).
• Participate in and support internal and external audits, including RC14001 documentation, audit preparation, findings resolution, and corrective action tracking.
• Actively participate in the site Safety Committee and support corporate EH&S goals, initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

Knowledge/Skills/Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college/university preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory knowledge required. Industrial hygiene knowledge a plus.
• Experience in the chemical industry a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to react quickly to eliminate risks, identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Pass respirator fit test as required by OSHA.
• Must be able to hear/see and respond to all communications and alarms.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Must have flexibility to cover evening training on a regular basis.

Supplemental Company Information

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 annually. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

Competitive Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees