Safety Technician

About the role

We are looking for a Safety Technician to serve as the health, safety, and emergency response subject-matter expert on shift. You will support and guide site personnel and contractors to ensure tasks are performed safely in a dynamic, international chemical manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds to assess potential risks and identify/mitigate safety hazards.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with established procedures and processes.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair safety, medical, emergency response, and atmospheric testing equipment.
• Serve as emergency responder, operate emergency equipment, and act as a member of the incident command team.
• Conduct training/drills and review training content related to health, safety, and emergency response topics.
• Participate in and lead safety meetings.
• Prepare incident reports and assist with incident investigations.
• Assist in the review and revision of safety, health, and emergency response procedures.
• Review workplace practices to identify safety hazards and implement appropriate safeguards to mitigate risks.
• Conduct risk assessments, analyze potential hazards, and create safety plans.
• Participate in meetings and support processes to achieve site goals.
• Support and implement corporate health and safety initiatives.
• Assist with developing and updating EHSQ-related program documents and policies.
• Assist with the development of EHSQ reporting for the site location.
• Assist in developing and distributing lessons-learned and hazard-alert documents.
• Provide analysis and assessment of incident information.
• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support the Health and Safety management of the facility.
• Perform facility audits, observations, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, safety, and occupational hazards and weaknesses; develop recommendations for solutions, remedies, or process improvements.
• Inform EHSQ leadership about the results of safety inspections, observations, and audits, as well as any observed deficiencies and means of mitigation.
• Report all accidents, incidents, or events immediately to Shift Supervision and the Health and Safety Manager.
• Participate in incident investigations to guide the identification of root causes and effective corrective actions.
• Train, facilitate, and present to multi-disciplinary groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree and/or certification in Health & Safety Sciences or a related field preferred.
• Strong leadership skills; previous experience in Manufacturing, LNG, Petrochemical, or Oil and Gas industries is a plus.
• Occupational Health and Safety knowledge, experience, or education related to job site hazard recognition, safety inspection/audits for permit-to-work, hazardous energy isolation, hot-work (metal welding/grinding/thermal cutting), confined space entry, elevated work/fall protection, housekeeping, and crane hoisting and rigging.
• Experience with Health and Safety policies, procedures, and standards in industrial operations.
• Current EMR or EMT certification is a plus.
• Preferred: Industrial Fire Training (NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade).
• Preferred: Incident Command System training and experience.
• Preferred: Rescue Team Lead training and experience.
• Eligible to work in the U.S., pass a drug test and background check with criminal history.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal and written formats.

Skills

• Proficiency with Internet, email, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Competency in training, facilitating, and presenting to multi-disciplinary groups.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance (medical, vision, and dental).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Other exclusive benefits.

Indorama Ventures Olefins LLC is an equal opportunity employer.