Health & Safety Coordinator

ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC•Houston, TX

10h

About The Position

The main responsibility for this position is to champion the site’s safety and emergency response programs. This person will take proactive measures to ensure that HSE is priority #1, will monitor the status of action items, liaise with internal and external groups on training, turnarounds, and other safety-related initiatives, programs, and projects, and ensure compliance with training; inspections; and federal, state, and local regulations. Position will maintain good communication with the Health, Safety, and Environmental department to ensure consistency with the Company’s HSE goals and objectives.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or an associate's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations
Knowledge of computerized systems, programming, and computer languages (e.g., Microsoft Office). SAP experience preferred
Strong communication, customer service, and decision-making skills
Adaptable – amenable to change
Multi-task oriented – ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Works well under pressure – ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results
Must be willing to work rotating shifts and on-call in emergency situations
Must be able to attain a TWIC card

Nice To Haves

H&S Certification preferred
3-5 years of related work experience; prior training experience and chemical plant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee site safety programs daily, including but not limited to:
Equipment inspection programs and ensure area Production and Maintenance groups are responsible for the programs
Manage safety signs and bulletin boards
Plant respirator program, ensuring each department is responsible for their employees
Conduct plant drills and champion with monthly plant-wide safety meetings.
Audit site safety practices and provide feedback on compliance
Assist Maintenance and Operations in developing Site-Specific Safety improvements.
Assist Purchasing with Contractor Management
Liaise with contractors about safety issues. Recommend program improvements.
Facilitator of site Procedure Team and Administrator of site HSE TOC
Recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures.
Member of the site Safety Committee and help implement action items of Safety Committee recommendations.
Be a visible presence on site to promote good health and safety practices and reduce risks
Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with various levels of Management and Supervision.
Participate in incident investigations
Assist in required IH monitoring and notifications
Active involvement in Natural Disaster preparedness
Coordinate and participate in all ER training for site.
Coordinate annual fire extinguisher, fire hose, SCBA, escape pack, and level A suit inspections and testing.
Attend required Site safety meetings
Attend and scribe ESLT and other related management reviews