Health & Safety Specialist

Kinsley Power Systems; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Health & Safety Specialist for the Plaquemine, LA site to coordinate field assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will design and implement health, safety, and environmental guidelines, assist audits, investigate incidents, and coach teams toward safer operations.

Requirements: high school diploma with 10 years EHS experience or a Bachelor’s in Environmental/Safety with 5 years; TWIC eligibility and a US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 10+ years EHS experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Safety, or related field preferred.
• TWIC eligibility and valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field assessments of environmental, health & safety issues.
• Design and implement health, safety and environmental guidelines.
• Support site action plans and audits; interface with regulatory personnel.
• Investigate accidents or problem areas and recommend preventive measures.
• Provide technical H&S coaching to the broader organization.

Skills

Regulatory understanding

Audits and inspections

Safety coaching

Incident investigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma + 10 yrs EHS

Bachelor's in Environmental/Safety

Job description

Title:Health & Safety Specialist
Location:Plaquemine, LA

Salary:$103,000 - $156,000
Schedule:9/80 or 5-8s schedule available
Relocation Available

The Health & Safety Specialist is responsible for coordinating and conducting field assessments of environmental, health, and safety issues to ensure all operational activities are consistent with the needs of the location and requirements of governmental regulatory agencies. This role will perform complex assignments often requiring development of unique solutions to environmental, health, and safety problems due to the variables involved. The Health & Safety Specialist will also provide technical Health & Safety coaching and expertise to the broader organization.

What You'll Do

• Working within corporate/division strategies and policy frameworks, designs, proposes, and implements health, safety, process safety and environmental guidelines and procedures to meet Health & Safety requirements supporting short and long-term business needs consistent with the Health & Safety Risk of Plaquemine, LA
• Provides targeted assistance to support site and organizational Environmental, Health & Safety action plans, collaborating with employees and supervisors to identify and correct potential environmental, safety, security, and health hazards
• Participates in plant audits and interfaces with internal and external auditors and regulatory and government agency personnel
• Investigates accidents or problem areas (manufacturing, logistics, etc.) and recommends future preventative measures
• Provides technical H&S expertise and coaching to facilitate broad accountability of the H&S process

What You'll Bring

• Must meet one of the following education and experience requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent with minimum of 10 years related Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment; OR
  • Bachelor's Degree* with minimum of 5 years of related Environmental, Health & Safety experience in a manufacturing environment. Degree in an Environmental, Safety or related discipline preferred.
• Prior chemical industry experience preferred
• Prior Olin experience in a relevant position preferred
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license

All In With Olin

Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities.

An All-In Investment in Your Future

At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.