Sr. Specialist, Safety and Heath

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc in Queen Creek, AZ is seeking a Senior Specialist in Safety & Health. The successful candidate will develop and implement safety programs and procedures while engaging teams in building a strong EH&S culture.

This role includes ensuring compliance with local and state regulations, conducting audits, and managing ISO 45001 certification. The ideal applicant will possess at least 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in evaluating EH&S programs in manufacturing.
• Professional certification (ASP/CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant-wide safety, health and fire prevention programs.
• Conduct audits to ensure EH&S practices are observed.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Problem solving and analytical skills

Strong knowledge of Fire Prevention, OSHA, EPA regulations

Knowledge in advanced manufacturing technology

Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Job description

Title

Sr. Specialist, Safety & Health

Location

Queen Creek, AZ

Summary

The Senior EH&S Specialist will focus on developing and implementing safety programs and procedures at the Arizona site. The successful candidate will be able to rely on experience and expertise in operational and process safety to coach production, maintenance and engineering teams on risk identification and hazard controls in the workplace and engage employees in the development of a strong EH&S culture. The Senior EH&S Specialist will also evaluate workplace compliance with regard to local, state and federal regulations, and function as an expert resource to teams for consistent implementation of company EH&S standards and programs. The Senior Specialist responsibilities include performance of job-site audits and process confirmation activities, conducting incident investigations, and engaging with contractors, vendors and other non-company representatives on company standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable EH&S regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production Technology Engineering team and vendors in performing reviews of equipment installation, commissioning and work process reviews
• Oversee plant construction safety programs and collaborate with plant Facilities Engineering and vendors or contractors on fire prevention systems and other hazard abatement measures
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements and audit activities for compliance
• Oversee plant-wide safety, health and fire prevention programs as a member of Disaster Prevention Center
• Manage the ISO 45001 certification process and lead the Safety & Health Compliance Team to drive continuous improvement in all Safety & Health and fire prevention programs (PSM, DHA, OHSA, NFPA, IFC Program)
• Conduct cadenced audit activity to ensure EH&S practices are being observed and to note any at-risk behaviors, unsafe conditions, faulty equipment or non-compliance with any EH&S related policies/regulations
• Escalate safety issues/concerns to leadership management
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive improvements across the organization
• Participate in incident investigations and track corrective action
• Participate in emergency/fire response drills and critiques
• Conduct new hire orientation, contractor safety and other EH&S related training topics, as required
• Develop/update site specific programs to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
• Communicate with LGES EH&S colleagues around the globe
• Respond in the event of accidents, lead and collaborate in problem-solving, containment and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in experience evaluating and improving EH&S programs in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering or related field preferred, MBA or MS a plus
• Professional certification (ASP/CSP, CIH, CHMM) preferred
• Knowledge of NFPA and IFC standards and building/fire code requirements
• RSO and LSO certifications preferred
• Willingness to cross-train in other functions within the EH&S team
• Demonstrated leadership experience is preferred
• Experience managing ISO 45001 certification
• Ability to work flexible hours occasionally

Skills

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of and experience working with Fire Prevention, OSHA, EPA and state/local regulations and requirements
• Knowledge in advanced manufacturing technology (automation), chemicals, and electrical
• Positive attitude, self-driven, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated effectiveness in accomplishing goals
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and computer skills (MS Office Suite)

Why Should You Work Here

• Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.
• Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.
• Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.
• Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.