H&S Specialist


Job Details

This position actively analyzes 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. They help design, implement, train
employees, and audit versus compliance on programs to prevent injury and/or
disease. Position travels 10% of time
to support the Portland, OR site.Position may additionally travel up to another 10% to support other
site audits and/or turnarounds. Some
specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
TEAMS
Lead Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Meetings (monthly)
Member of local Management Team
Coordinate and Lead Emergency Response Team (ERT) activity (drills, critiques, training, equipment inspections, etc)
Participate on BBS Team (as needed)
Encourage Health & Wellness (H&W) Team
FIELD PRESENCE
Daily Field Audits such as BBS, LCPs, My Check 5s.20% target time in field.Recognize positive behaviors and/or hazardous situations, and provide feedback.
Periodically attend Operations, Maintenance, and or Contractor Toolbox meetings (weekly)
Promote good housekeeping
Turnaround primary H&S support, including daily toolboxes, daily field observations, daily safety lunch, and daily 2PM meetings (2 units.every 18 months per unit).Approximately 80% time in field.
Solicit HS feedback from employees
TRAINING:
Maintain Training Matrix (as needed)
Prepare & Deliver Plant wide Safety Meetings (monthly)
Set FMT/CBT schedule (annual)
Mind Flash administrator (as needed)
Coordinate Fire Extinguisher training (annual)
Coordinate H&S equipment inspections (annual)
Prepare and deliver refresher training effort for plant safety programs
On-Board new employees
Provide quarterly reports on training program status.
PROCEDURES & PROGRAMS
Liaison with contractors for safety issues.
Maintain contractor safety program
Develop new and maintain existing H&S Procedures
Develop new and maintain existing ERT Procedures
Management of Change H&S Approver (as needed)
Variance H&S Approver (as needed) Maintain Preventative Ratio (monthly)
Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
Ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly HSE Inspections are done satisfactorily.
OTHER
Participate in / Facilitate / Lead Incident Investigations (as needed)
Prepare 30 Min Review and/or HSE Alerts (as needed)
Enter HS related purchase requisitions and timely pay associated invoices
Primary point of contact for regional, state, and federal H&S auditors
Manage the site Equipment Specific LOTO program.
Assist with Enablon Action Items
Active involvement with Severe Weather preparedness
Assist Maintenance with Sprinkler/Alarm inspections
Assist in completion of process safety action items
Act as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and liaison to the contracted security force.
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS
Support
20P Requirements (as needed)
RC14001
Implementation and Maintenance
Ensure
Aspects and Impacts, Communication Grid, and Legal Register are
maintained. Responsible to
update the aspects list as new information becomes available (such as
spill investigations, ministry/agency inspections, internal/external
audits, process changes, etc.).
Support
RC14001 Coordinator in maintaining Consistent Document Control
Train
as management system auditor
Follow the 10 Expectations of Leaders
Follow Life Saving Behaviors

Complete
all computer based training & PWSM training by their deadlines to
comply with HSE requirements & policies Be a visible presence on
site to promote good health and safety practices and reduce risks.

Maintain employee interest, involvement and support in all aspects of site safety programs
Participation in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA, JSA, etc.) as applicable.
Stay current on updated plant technologies, policies, procedures, government rules / laws / regulations pertaining to this plant
Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all HS&E, corporate/plant policies, procedures, performance standards and ISO/RC 14001 and Ecovyst 20 Principles
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 Ability to speak in front of a group and demonstrated ability to be effective trainer

Works well under pressure ability to
meet tight deadlines with quality results
Strong communication/inter-personal
skills able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at
plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, GBU management, and
regulatory agencies

Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with shop floor
US Coast Guard MTSA / FSO Training preferred
Must well versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook.SAP experience a plus.
Must understand basic chemistry

Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required - Bachelor s degree (B.A.)
from four-year college or university preferred
5+ years of manufacturing experience (chemical plant / refinery
experience or similar industrial setting preferred)
2+ years Health & Safety experience required





 Ecovyst

 05/05/2024

 Martinez,CA