Occupational Health & Safety SME

Hemlock Semiconductor•Hemlock, MI

4d•$83,425 - $114,696

About The Position

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) provides site-level direction across areas including general industry occupational health and safety, construction health and safety, industrial hygiene, transportation, and emergency response. The SME develops and maintains standards and programs that ensure regulatory compliance, effectively manage risk, and support efficient execution of OHS work processes. The role consults with site management and operations and recommends appropriate resolutions to OHS concerns. The SME evaluates hazards and risks, interprets requirements, supports implementation of risk controls, and leads or assists with incident investigations and root-cause analysis. The role also develops and delivers safety training, promotes positive health and safety behaviors, conducts audits and observations, and advises project teams and contractors on safety and health requirements.

Requirements

5–7 years of EHSS-related experience, or 3–5 years with previous EHSS experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree; technical or EHS-related degrees preferred. An associate degree will be considered.
Ability to research and comprehend organizational and regulatory requirements.
Ability to understand, apply, and coach others on locally applicable laws, regulations, standards, codes, products, methods, and practices related to EHS.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Computer skills for preparing presentations, managing data, and preparing reports.
Analytical skills related to sampling, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
Demonstrated training and training-development experience.
Knowledge and experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management System standards.
Specialized technical skills and knowledge related to an applicable safety or health discipline.

Nice To Haves

External EHS certifications such as ASP/CSP, CHST, or CIH.
Technical or EHS-related bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Apply hazard identification and risk-assessment techniques to evaluate and prioritize risks, including topics such as PPE, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and general industry safety.
Interpret external and internal requirements and provide technical assistance on risk and hazard assessments and EHSS program improvements.
Use the hierarchy of controls to select and implement, or assist with implementing, sustainable risk-control measures.
Lead or support evidence-based investigations of health, safety, and environmental incidents; identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and support accurate reporting and prevention of recurrence.
Develop safety and health training materials and deliver training using presentations, publications, flyers, posters, and other communication media.
Influence leaders and employees to promote positive health and safety behaviors and a culture prioritizing health, safety, and environmental well-being.
Conduct inspections, monitoring, audits, and observations to evaluate OHS performance, identify corrective actions, and confirm compliance with internal and external standards for Responsible Care Certification maintenance.
Provide input to area improvement projects and help integrate safety and health requirements into project planning, design, construction plans, and procurement.
Participate in area, site, project-team, and contractor or subcontractor meetings to advise on safety and health requirements.