Senior Safety Specialist

Advansix; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Advansix in Virginia is seeking a Sr. Safety Specialist to drive global HSE excellence, implementing operating mechanisms to assure regulatory compliance and managing HSE programs to support a mature safety culture at the line level.

We require a Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field and 3+ years of occupational safety experience; CIH/CSP or Radiation Safety Officer knowledge is a plus, with Six Sigma experience favored. The role is full-time in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an occupational safety, health, or environmental role.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or related field is required.
• CIH or CSP certification is a plus and Radiation Safety Officer knowledge is beneficial.
• Experience with ISO/Rc14001 and continuous improvement initiatives is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to HSE excellence and safety.
• Provide expert technical support across the organization.
• Assist in establishing goals, metrics, and targets for HSE performance.
• Maintain and improve the HSE Management System in line with RC 14001 standards.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analysis efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Prioritization

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or related

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Radiation Safety Officer knowledge

Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Sr. Safety Specialist provides global support for driving safety excellent. This position focuses on the implementation of effective operating mechanisms that assure regulatory compliance, management of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) programs, achievement of performance excellence at the operating line level, and supporting a mature HSE culture via the systematic processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to HSE excellence and a passion for occupational safety
• Lead by example and engage and inspire employees daily to want to work safely and look out for their co-workers' well-being
• Develop and support the implementation of HSE programs and practices consistent with the regulatory and corporate requirements
• Provide expert technical support across the organization
• Assist in establishing vision, goals, objectives, and targets for HSE performance; assist in developing quality metrics to drive performance improvement
• Provide expert hands-on technical involvement on issues, programs, and processes involving compliance with HSE standards and policies
• Provide assistance to maintain and improve site HSE Management System in accordance with Responsible Care 14001 standards
• Provide expert technical support for Industrial Hygiene Programs including Personnel & Area Sampling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and compliance, Hazard Communication Program, Chemical Approvals, and Training
• Participate in HSE activities and teams to improve and drive the HSE maturity level via Continuous Improvement
• Support the HSE programs by engaging and spending in the time operating areas daily
• Manage the site loss prevention programs
• Participate in the development, implementation, and verification of the site’s compliance training programs
• Assist and support the operating areas on a 24/7 basis as needed. (i.e. plant turn a rounds)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or related
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or others a plus
• Radiation Safety Officer or working knowledge of Radiation Programs a plus
• Six Sigma (Green Belt certified) or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects is desired
• 3+ years of experience in an occupational safety, health, or environmental role

Additional Qualifications

• Thorough working understanding of US Occupational Safety, EPA, etc. laws and regulations
• Experience with ISO based management systems, RC14001 experience preferred
• Industrial hygiene experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide timely and effective communications to all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all level of an organization
• Strong decision-making skills with bias for action balanced with consensus building abilities
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple / varied tasks efficiently
• Demonstrated proficiency with incident investigations and root cause analysis

The expected base pay for this position is $95,000 – $142,600