HSES Manager

Air Liquide•Upper Mount Bethel, PA

70d•$108,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies – from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells – even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA™ and Voltaix® products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things. How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? This role requires a highly motivated, people-oriented person for the proactive, practical application of HSES commitments within ALAM operations in Upper Mount Bethel, PA . This individual will provide leadership in implementing, improving and managing HSES policies, procedures, practices, and projects including nourishing a culture in which HSES is the highest priority. The HSES manager has responsibility for leading Health, Safety, Environmental and Security at the manufacturing location in order to meet ALAM’s HSES objectives and to enhance the local HSES maturity. The annual base salary range for this position in Pennsylvania is $108,000 - $135,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. ALAM considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Occupational Health, Engineering, Science, or Technical based field.
3 years of experience working with HSES aspects for chemical manufacturing or highly hazardous environment (toxic, flammable, pyrophoric)
Passion for HSES as demonstrated by a strong commitment
Ability to influence others
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask
Self-starter with the ability to plan, prioritize and perform well under pressure and changing priorities to meet deadlines
Strong, engaging, people-centered leadership style
Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency
Able to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.
Methodical data based problem solving and decision making skills
Root cause investigation training, methodology and experience
Ability to work and travel.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years in progressive experience leading safety, security and health programs in a highly hazardous manufacturing organization
Minimum of 5 years of industry experience
Site based implementation of OSHA VPP, ISO 45001, behavioral based safety systems (i.e., SafeStart, STOP, performance based leadership) and/or other global safety systems
Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist
Experience working in dynamic environments of short time to market and high customer expectations.
Experience working in an empowered organization.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent knowledge
Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP

Responsibilities

Facilitates and participates in job safety analysis, process hazard analysis and pre-startup safety review teams including the driving of inherently safer technology, preference for engineering solutions and drives a culture of “Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time”
Evaluates the HSES Impacts of capital projects and assures safety and health risk assessments are completed
Keeps informed of pertinent information and developments with state regulations and lead the gap analysis to define the corrective actions to perform
Develops and maintains local agency relationships including Community Advisory Panel, security, emergency responders, etc.
Evaluates the site and provides recommendations to the Site leader to comply with safety, health, environmental and security regulations in coordination with the Global Regulatory team
Works locally to drive the development of the HSES culture with the site leader and to support the site for a strong safety performance Partners with Operations, Engineering, and other functions at site and at ALAM Global level to ensure safe and compliant site operations
Implements the ALAM occupational safety, health, environmental and security policies, procedures and management systems to ensure compliance with local and national regulations and company standards to minimize workplace hazards and eliminate incidents
Leads HSES projects, problem solving, improvement actions, investigations including site inspections and audits, and other activities
Leads, designs the need or organizes HSES training (risks, methodology, tools, etc.) Promote and is accountable for the successful execution of HSE initiatives at the site
Works with other HSES Technical subject matter experts to implement local improvements and changes for a better safety on site
Ensures that local site security requirements are applied and leads improvements
Involves & engages employees in implementing the HSES programs and processes for the site
Implement HSES programs at the site and drive continuous HSES improvement. Provides on-the-floor HSES coaching and recognition
Act as an HSES Technical subject matter expert for 1 to 4 transverse processes or developing, enhancing and implementing them across ALAM. Leads root cause analyses as appropriate to ensure thorough understanding and corrective and preventative actions
Controls the compliance of the site to the regulation, the ALAM standards and the proper application of the safety best practices, procedures and of the site’s instructions, Facilitate the monitoring by the site of the completion of action items generated from HSES risk assessments, HSES audits, inspections and incident investigations
Works to identify, drive and leverage continuous improvement opportunities and learnings for HSES processes for ALAM. Occasionally travels to other Air Liquide Advanced Materials sites, as required to support the ALAM HSEteam and the business.