Safety Specialist
About The Position
Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact. Ascend is currently seeking a Safety Specialist to be a part of our Environmental, Safety, Security and Health (ESSH) team at our Pensacola Plant located in Cantonment, FL. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the site to drive to achieve best-in-class occupational safety performance while maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA safety regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in safety related field
- Minimum of (2) two plus years of experience in organic chemical industry, oil refining, industrial manufacturing and/or heavy construction environment working as a degreed safety specialist
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and health practices and standards
- General safety program management with strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry related safety regulations required
- Basic knowledge of OSHA Regulations to include (confined space, LOTO, Recordability, fall protection, NFPA 70E, etc.)
- Proactive leadership and team-building skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization, including contractors
- Working knowledge of incident investigation and analysis tools (Cause Mapping, 5-Why’s, FMEA, etc.)
- Solid interpersonal, influential, coaching, facilitation and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
- Ability and willingness to effectively lead change, influence others and gain commitment to new ways of performing work with all levels in the organization
- Demonstrated ability to enhance employee engagement in safety programs
- Must be self-motivated, well organized, and able to manage multiple initiatives to successful completion
- Strong computer skills are required, including sound proficiency with MS Office products
Nice To Haves
- Should have a desire to and be willing to obtain the CSP designation
- Previous experience with OSHA VPP
- Previous experience with HSE Global HRP™ process
- Previous experience with SAP, J5, and/or SharePoint is a plus
- Working knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement tools
Responsibilities
- Identifies and corrects unsafe behaviors or conditions when observed
- Perform safety housekeeping audits as directed/needed
- Act as the incident data management lead to analyze and report out key ESSH statistics
- Perform LOTO, fall protection, confined space entry permit, etc. audits as directed/needed
- Assist with Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR’s) as needed
- Coach, mentor, audit, and train to the site’s Hazard Recognition Plus™ (HRP) risk mitigation process
- Learn and become an HRP coach, perform HRP audits, and coach at every opportunity
- Deliver safety related training for new hires and current site employees as required
- Support with reviewing and updating documents controlled by the Safety department (procedures, forms, etc.)
- Update site policies and training as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
