Process Safety Technician

Kelly Services; Salinas (PR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine,

Life insurance and disability benefits

Transit spending account

8 paid holidays per year

Job summary

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Process Safety Technician to support safety programs across multiple domains including process safety, occupational health and fire protection at our Salinas, PR location. The role involves audits, incident investigations, and development of corrective actions, with a focus on OSHA compliance and risk reduction.

The candidate will assist in implementing OSHA-related programs, participate in re-validations, and help revise procedures and training materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene preferred without experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of two years industry experience and knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119.
• Experience in writing, developing, and implementing safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audits and assist in corrective action plans.
• Develop and implement OSHA-related programs.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Assist with training programs on safety topics and procedures.
• Perform ergonomic evaluations and risk assessments for chemical, particulate matter, and mechanical hazards.
• Review specifications and collect data to assess risk and compliance.

Skills

Safety program development

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 knowledge

Process safety

Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Education

Master’s in Industrial Hygiene

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Process Safety Technician

Location: Salinas, P.R.

Availability to work all shifts, weekends and Holidays.

Job Description:

Provides analytical and implementation support in the following areas: safety, contractor safety, occupational health, process safety, fire protection, environmental, distribution, and ergonomics. May provide consultation to the line on safety issues. Provides independent evaluation and determines if work can continue under current safety conditions. Participate in audits and assist in the development of corrective action plans based on the results of the audits. Assist with development and implementation of OSHA related programs. Participate in re-validations. Develop or revise procedures to meet OSHA standards. Assist in the development and implementation or revision of procedures and training programs. Participate in incident investigation activities, root cause analysis, corrective action identification and closure. Perform Ergonomic evaluations of company task. Evaluate and assess EHS risks (e.g. chemical, particulate matter, and mechanical) associated with process and support equipment. Conduct Jab Hazard Assessments and Personal Protective Equipment evaluations and assessments. Perform workplace surveys and data collection for noise or indoor air quality concerns. Suggest and perform occupational exposure assessments monitoring in work areas. Work with chemical assessment and sampling equipment for industrial hygiene assessments. Reviewing current specifications and collecting data as necessary to assess risk and or compliance. Conducting risk assessments and providing recommendations.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene (Preferred) without experience.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of two (2) years industry experience and knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, Process Safety Management or equivalent experience. Must have experience in writing, developing, and implementing safety programs, policies, and procedures.

Preferred:

Leading and managing small projects. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions. Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery. Ability to build strong, influential relationships. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Ability to take the initiative and drive for results.

Bilingual (Spanish & English).

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affidavit Employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.