Health & Safety Specialist (Chemical Manufacturing)

Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges. 

Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst. 

• Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. 
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

 Position Overview:

The Health & Safety specialist will actively analyze the work environment, local culture, and policies to continuously improve health and safety performance on site. This position inspects the workplace for adherence to regulations on safety and health.

This position inspects the workplace for adherence to regulations on safety and health. They help design, implement, train employees, and audit versus compliance on programs to prevent injury and/or disease. 

Position may additionally travel up to another 10% to support other site audits and/or turnarounds.  

What you will be doing:

• Perform daily field audits such as permit audits, BBS, etc. 20% target time in field.
• Periodically attend Operations, Maintenance, and or Contractor Toolbox meetings
• Provide quarterly reports on training program status
• Conduct health & safety Tours
• Prepare & Deliver Plant wide Safety Meetings
• Support the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Meetings
• Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
• Assist with all Trainings via video and out in the field
• Handle all procedures and programs
• Participate in / Facilitate / Lead Incident Investigations as needed
• Prepare 30 Min Review and/or HS Alerts as needed
• Assist with any other health and safety inspections and/or audits as required
• Other special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED is required; Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
• Min of 5+ years of manufacturing experience (chemical plant / refinery experience or similar industrial setting REQUIRED)
• 2+ years’ experience preferred with in multiple HSE areas a plus (environmental, health, occupational safety, process safety, etc.)
• Union experience is preferred
• Knowledge of OSHA & NIOSH standards, including PSM
• Familiarity with industry standards & practices (API, ASME, NFPA, etc.)
• Well-trained & practiced in Incident Investigation 5 Why and RCFA or equivalent
• Well-trained & practiced in Emergency Response (HAZMAT, Incident Command Structure, First Aid, Confined Space Rescue)
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and understand the legal aspects of legislation and develop compliance programs to decrease facility process safety liabilities and reduce process risks
• Works well under pressure
• Effective communication/inter-personal skills
• TWIC card required
• Must well versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook. SAP experience a plus