EHS Lead for Major Plant Projects | Safety & Compliance

Linde plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Pension benefits

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a seasoned EHS leader to oversee safety, health, and environmental programs for a new specialty ceramic powder facility.

You will serve as the primary safety representative for capital projects, manage contractor safety, and drive site-wide EHS program development and compliance. Responsibilities include implementing Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Permit-to-Work, and Emergency Response programs; onboarding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, Safety Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive EHS experience within manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, powder handling, industrial operations, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial safety requirements, contractor management practices, permit-to-work systems, confined space regulations, lockout/tagout requirements, and hazard communication standards.
• Experience developing and implementing site EHS programs, policies, procedures, training programs, audits, and compliance systems.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• On-site work requirement; not remote or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, health, and environmental activities supporting startup, operation, and expansion of a new specialty ceramic powder facility.
• Serve as primary safety representative for major capital projects, contractor safety management, project safety planning, and field safety observations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS programs including Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Permit-to-Work, Hot Work, Contractor Safety, Powered Industrial Trucks, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, and Emergency Response.
• Manage contractor onboarding, safety orientations, review of safety plans, JSAs, permits, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Support facility permitting activities with engineering, environmental consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure EHS compliance.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments, industrial hygiene studies, noise surveys, air monitoring, dust exposure assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and other EHS evaluations.
• Lead chemical management initiatives including SDS administration, chemical inventory, hazard assessments, storage reviews, and training.
• Coordinate incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and safety communications to drive proactive safety culture.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and leadership to identify opportunities for safety improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and site preparedness exercises.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Contractor safety management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a seasoned EHS leader to oversee safety, health, and environmental programs for a new specialty ceramic powder facility.

You will serve as the primary safety representative for capital projects, manage contractor safety, and drive site-wide EHS program development and compliance. Responsibilities include implementing Hazard Communication, LOTO, Confined Space, Permit-to-Work, and Emergency Response programs; onboarding