HSES Specialist

Airgas•Mount Bethel, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the work will focus on the health, safety and well-being of employees and contractors through prevention of injuries/illnesses and protection of the environment. This role will resolve issues through immediate action or longer-term planning. This individual will assist in providing technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, environmental, security, transportation and industrial hygiene compliance, policy, and excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science, Engineering, Safety or closely related field
2+ years of experience in Occupational, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
Must be and remain clean shaven at all times
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
Ability to wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)
Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required
Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
Successfully complete all assigned and required training
Strong communication skills
Passion for HSES.
Ability to influence others.
Solid strategic and analytical skills.
Demonstrated commitment to a participative work environment.
Good presentation skills.
Ability to plan, prioritize and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and comprehend all written and computer generated documents.
Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Google suite.
High level of integrity, strong work ethic, good judgment and problem solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the chemical industry HSES field
Plant level experience in HSES
Plant level experience in PSM

Responsibilities

Provides technical HSES support for on-going and future projects and daily site activities
Guides and assists with root cause investigations, site inspections, site audits, waste and wastewater sampling and reporting
Develops and provides contractor, visitor, and new employee training and other training
Assists with completion of Safe Work and other Life Saving Permits
Participates in job safety analysis, process hazard analysis, management of change and pre-startup safety reviews
Assists with the development and maintenance of site chemical management and chemical Right-to-Know systems and policies (including Safety Data Sheets)
Organizes and maintains HSES performance, compliance, policy and procedural information including electronic backup of critical information
Researches and keeps informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as state and federal laws and regulations such as OSHA, EPA/FDEP and DOT.
Conducts or participates in incident investigations for root cause analysis
Monitors and completes action items generated from inspections and incident investigations
Actively participates on site Safety Committee(s)
Prepares and presents monthly safety meetings
Provides on-the-floor HSES coaching and recognition
Assists with implementation and support of ALAM HSES Team goals and responsibilities
Available, approachable, and willing to help others with their HSES questions and/or concerns
Assists with waste management, disposal and compliance
Elevates significant health, safety, environmental, and security issues
Conducts or coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring as necessary
Identifies improvement opportunities and implements as appropriate
Develops and provides Site Emergency Response Team training and guidance
Successfully completes all assigned trainings