Ashtabula Job Template

INEOS Pigments USA; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Pigments USA in Ashtabula, OH is seeking a Safety Superintendent to lead the site's Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response programs on a day shift. This exempt role focuses on preventing injuries and maintaining compliant operations.

You will analyze trends, guide the line organization, conduct drills, oversee training, and coordinate with contractors to sustain a strong safety culture. A Bachelor's in safety-related field and 5+ years of manufacturing safety leadership are

Qualifications

• Degree required in Safety, Health, Environmental or related field.
• 5+ years of safety leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing safety preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Develop and implement safety, health, security and emergency response systems.
• Coordinate training and drills for employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations to improve safety performance.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Industrial hygiene

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Health, Environmental or related field

Job description

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

About the role:

The Safety Superintendent develops and implements Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response systems for the Ashtabula Complex by analyzing trends/needs, advising, guiding and leading the line organization and developing plans for procedure implementation, training (including drills and skill development exercises), behavior awareness and corrective action for at-risk behavior and identifying and correcting physical hazards that will lead to improved safety performance.

This is a salaried, exempt, day shift position. It is designated as a Safety Critical role.

Key job responsibilities include

• Champion for the INEOS Pigments' 20 Safety Principles – Process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules.
• Lead and enforce safety procedures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with occupational safety standards.
• Ensure robust safe work systems are in place, and hazard assessments are performed (both process and Behavioral).
• Assure compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Help to oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions for incidents.
• Complete all computer-based safety training.
• Attend scheduled safety meetings.
• Develop and Implement Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response Systems to improve Safety and Health compliance and performance.
• Works with all INEOS employees and external contractors to ensure adequate support and consultation to maintain Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response Systems.
• Manages and coordinates ensuring successful completion of all regulatory and company required Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response training for all internal INEOS employees and all outside resident & non-resident contractors.
• Develops and ensures completion of all skill development exercises and drills surrounding the Emergency Response Plan.
• Coordinates and ensures completion of all requirements for Fire Protection Equipment, Breathing Air Systems and Emergency Response Equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

You should possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Health, Environmental or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of safety leadership experience in manufacturing is required.
• Exposure to safety leadership in chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of safety compliance regulations (Federal, State and Local), industrial hygiene (qualitative and quantitative), case management, industrial medical practice (regular and emergency), hazardous materials evaluation/control, workers compensation, emergency response, ergonomics, process safety management and job/task analysis.
• Ability to identify the need for and develop and implement Safety, Health and Emergency Response procedures and policies.
• Ability to track and analyze data, summarize, create visuals and present to all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of personal protective equipment such as breakthrough of chemical protective clothing, respirator cartridges, gloves, supplied air, etc.
• Ability to perform demanding physical tasks, climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs, and work in hot and/or dusty environments.
• Willing to be “on-call” and work non-standard hours
• Strong knowledge of operational safety practices, regulatory compliance, and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) management systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), including contractor management, hot work, permit-to-work, incident investigation, and emergency planning.
• Proven decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading, developing, and managing teams.
• Ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic business planning.
• Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and fostering a strong safety culture.
• Results-oriented with a track record of accountability and execution.
• Effective and decisive decision-maker with a bias for action.
• Change leader who can drive and sustain organizational improvement.

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence. INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

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