Sr. Safety Specialist

Advansix; Chester (VA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 143.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advansix in United States (Chester, VA area) is seeking a Sr. Safety Specialist to drive global safety excellence and implement effective operating mechanisms ensuring regulatory compliance and robust HSE programs.

The role supports a mature HSE culture through systematic processes. Responsibilities include leading HSE program development, providing expert technical support, advancing RC14001-aligned management systems, and assisting with training, incident investigations, and loss prevention

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or related field.
• CIH/CSP or similar certifications are a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent experience in productivity/continuous improvement.
• Minimum 3+ years in occupational safety, health, or environmental roles.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsabilidades

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to HSE excellence and safe work practices.
• Lead by example and inspire employees to work safely and protect colleagues.
• Develop and support HSE programs compliant with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Provide expert technical support across the organization on HSE matters.
• Establish and track HSE performance goals and quality metrics.
• Support and improve site HSE Management System per RC14001 standards.
• Support Industrial Hygiene programs including sampling, PPE, and training.
• Participate in HSE teams to raise maturity via continuous improvement.
• Engage operating areas daily to support HSE programs and loss prevention.
• Assist in site training program development and verification.

Conocimientos

HSE excellence

Occupational safety

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Teamwork

Educación

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

Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Six Sigma Green Belt

Radiation Safety Officer certification (RSO)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

SAP

Databases

Graphics

Descripción del empleo

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
• Valid Driver’s License

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
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, databases, SAP, graphics)

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