Health and Safety Specialist (EHS)

Orbia

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Vestolit is hiring an onsite Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) at its Henry, Illinois location. The role implements and administers training, emergency response, and personal protective equipment programs and supports site HSES programs to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, ISO, and PSM. The position helps maintain a continuously audit-ready environment and promotes continuous improvement of the site's safety culture. The Specialist manages emergency preparedness and response programs, develops and documents training, supports incident investigations and permitting, and maintains fire protection systems and emergency response equipment. The role also supports facility HSES policies and Process Safety Management programs, maintains electronic training and HSES records, and provides backup support for the EHSS Supervisor on activities such as Management of Change, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, contractor management, site security, and Job Safety Analyses. The minimum qualification is an associate's or bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or at least five years of direct HSES experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Related certifications and training, practical experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and experience implementing health and safety programs are desirable. Experience with LDAR, PVC MACT, Boiler MACT, RICE MACT, and Title V requirements is also desirable. The compensation range is generally $80,500–$100,000 per year. Actual base pay depends on factors including relevant skills and knowledge, experience, location, and internal equity; the package may also include short- and long-term incentive compensation. Benefits include healthcare coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation and sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Emergency Response, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field, or at least five years of direct HSES experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Maintain certifications, qualifications, and training needed for HSES responsibilities, including RCRA, DOT, HAZWOPER, TSCA, and NESHAP regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certifications and training related to the job description.
Understanding of and practical experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs.
Experience implementing health and safety programs.
Experience with LDAR, PVC MACT, Boiler MACT, RICE MACT, and Title V requirements.

Responsibilities

Implement and administer the Henry site's training, emergency response, and PPE programs.
Support site HSES programs and regulatory compliance with company policies and requirements such as OSHA, EPA, ISO, and PSM, while maintaining an audit-ready environment.
Manage the Emergency Response, Risk Management Plan (RMP), and HAZMAT programs, including preparedness planning, drills, training, coordination with external emergency responders, emergency equipment maintenance, and incident command support.
Identify, develop, implement, and document training programs supporting employee competency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Partner with Supervisors, Engineers, and Managers on incident investigations and root cause analyses, permitting programs such as Hot Work, Confined Space, and JSA, and job certifications.
Administer and maintain site fire protection systems and emergency response equipment, coordinating inspections, repairs, and modifications.
Maintain certifications, qualifications, and training required for HSES responsibilities, including RCRA, DOT, HAZWOPER, TSCA, and NESHAP requirements.
Serve as a resource to the Incident Commander and support incident command activities with emergency response team members.
Assist with developing, maintaining, and improving facility HSES policies and PSM programs in support of corporate and regulatory requirements.
Manage and maintain electronic databases for site training and HSES records.
Provide backup support for the EHSS Supervisor on MOC and PSSR activities, contractor management, site security programs, JSAs, and other EHSS initiatives as needed.
Promote continuous improvement of the site's safety culture and compliance with Life Saving Rules and safety fundamentals.