Site Health and Safety Specialist

Flexsys; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Health and Safety Specialist to ensure compliance and enhance safety performance at their St. Louis facility. This role involves implementing and managing HSES programs, coaching site personnel, and conducting audits to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HSES compliance within a chemical manufacturing environment and will play a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation and excellence in the chemical sector, where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and efficiency of operations.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience in HSES compliance in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong background in safety training and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of EHS management systems and policies.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Develop and deliver effective safety training programs.

Skills

HSES Compliance

Risk Management

Safety Training

Incident Investigation

EHS Auditing

Education

BS or BA Degree in Engineering

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Enterprise Data Management Software (iShare)

Safety Management Systems

Job description

This range is provided by Flexsys. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Company Background

Headquartered in Akron, OH, Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufactures around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives.

General Description

The Site Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for providing HSES support to site manufacturing to ensure compliance, assess and mitigate risk, manage short-term and long-term Health, Safety, Environmental and PSM performance. Key responsibilities include teaching, coaching, and mentoring site people in implementing and improving management of HSES. The salary range for this position is $90,000-125,000 annually.

Position Responsibilities

Support site team to maintain and advance site HSES programs and systems including but not limited to the following:

• Reporting directly to the site HSES Manager, drive the successful implementation of Flexsys EHS management systems, standards and policies. Work with the EHS/Site Teams to deliver sustainable compliance and risk management solutions
• Anticipate, identify and evaluate safety concerns, hazardous conditions and unsafe practices: Implement and support safety programs and procedures. Assist all site associates with all aspects of H&S. Monitor the effectiveness of hazard controls and programs.
• Establish a visible presence in process areas to better understand site EHS needs and build relationships with site teams.
• Support, develop and deliver effective training on a variety of H&S topics using multiple delivery methods (face-to-face, computer-based, etc.)
• Investigate and analyze EHS incidents and events. Prepare documentation to ensure adequate investigation and preservation of evidence is completed.
• Coach and guide associates and management regarding safety compliance issues. Ensure each team member understands how his/her role contributes directly to supporting Site EHS and environmental performance.
• Prepare applicable HSES reports as necessary, both internal and external (using multiple methodologies including use of enterprise data management software – iShare)
• Conduct JSA/JHAs, PPE certifications and pre-task safety reviews.
• Perform inspections of processing areas to proactively identify and eliminate hazards and exposures.
• Conduct audits of the EHS Management System as well as Federal, State and local EHS regulations.
• Develop an active employee safety committee that is motivated to influence the workforce to value safety, providing a forum in which labor and management can discuss health and safety issues and collaborate on solutions.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required.

Company Background

Headquartered in Akron, OH, Flexsys is a chemical manufacturing company with operations in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia. It produces tire additives that enhance the strength and durability of tires for leading manufactures around the world. We are a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world, and a newly independent entity, Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives.

General Description

The Site Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for providing HSES support to site manufacturing to ensure compliance, assess and mitigate risk, manage short-term and long-term Health, Safety, Environmental and PSM performance. Key responsibilities include teaching, coaching, and mentoring site people in implementing and improving management of HSES. The salary range for this position is $90,000-125,000 annually.

Position Responsibilities

Support site team to maintain and advance site HSES programs and systems including but not limited to the following:

• Reporting directly to the site HSES Manager, drive the successful implementation of Flexsys EHS management systems, standards and policies. Work with the EHS/Site Teams to deliver sustainable compliance and risk management solutions
• Anticipate, identify and evaluate safety concerns, hazardous conditions and unsafe practices: Implement and support safety programs and procedures. Assist all site associates with all aspects of H&S. Monitor the effectiveness of hazard controls and programs.
• Establish a visible presence in process areas to better understand site EHS needs and build relationships with site teams.
• Support, develop and deliver effective training on a variety of H&S topics using multiple delivery methods (face-to-face, computer-based, etc.)
• Investigate and analyze EHS incidents and events. Prepare documentation to ensure adequate investigation and preservation of evidence is completed.
• Coach and guide associates and management regarding safety compliance issues. Ensure each team member understands how his/her role contributes directly to supporting Site EHS and environmental performance.
• Prepare applicable HSES reports as necessary, both internal and external (using multiple methodologies including use of enterprise data management software – iShare)
• Conduct JSA/JHAs, PPE certifications and pre-task safety reviews.
• Perform inspections of processing areas to proactively identify and eliminate hazards and exposures.
• Conduct audits of the EHS Management System as well as Federal, State and local EHS regulations.
• Develop an active employee safety committee that is motivated to influence the workforce to value safety, providing a forum in which labor and management can discuss health and safety issues and collaborate on solutions.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.
• 4 to 8 years of experience in implementing site HSES compliance and risk management programs in a chemical manufacturing environment with demonstrated results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional, and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist.
• Experience working with Union workforce.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Experience with OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard
• Advanced computer skills.
• Audit experience or qualifications.

An Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE):race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/ national origin/disability

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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