Safety Technician

Indorama Ventures•Springfield, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Technician is primarily responsible for serving as the health, safety, and emergency response subject matter expert on shift. Support and provide guidance to site personnel and contractors to ensure tasks are performed safely. The division you’ll be joining is a global leader in the chemical industry. We offer a broad portfolio of solutions and high delivery standards to markets such as Crop Solutions, Home and Personal Care, Coatings, Energy & Resources, and Performance Products.

Requirements

H.S. Education or Equivalent required.
Occupational Health and Safety knowledge, experience, or education related to job site hazard recognition safety inspection/audits for permit to work, hazardous energy isolation, hot-work (metal welding-grinding-thermal cutting), confined space entry, elevated work/fall protection, housekeeping, and crane hoisting and rigging.
Experience in Health and Safety policies, procedures, and standards in Industrial operations.
Eligible to work in the US, pass a drug test and background check with criminal history.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal and written formats.
Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office programs.
Possess the ability to multi-task effectively.

Nice To Haves

Degree and/or certification in Health & Safety Sciences or related field preferred.
Strong leadership skills and having previous Manufacturing, LNG, Petrochemical, or Oil and Gas industry a plus.
Current EMR or EMT a plus.
Preferred Industrial Fire Training (NFPA 1081 Industrial Fire Brigade).
Preferred Incident Command System training and experience.
Preferred Rescue Team Lead training and experience.

Responsibilities

Make rounds to assess potential risks and identify/mitigate safety hazards.
Conduct audits to ensure compliance to established procedures and processes.
Inspect, maintain, and repair safety, medical, emergency response, and atmospheric testing equipment.
Serve as emergency responder, operate emergency equipment, and serve as member of incident command.
Conduct training/drills and review training content related to health, safety, and emergency response topics.
Participate in/lead safety meetings.
Prepare incident reports and assist with incident investigations.
Assist in review and revision of safety, health, and emergency response procedures.
Review workplace practices to identify safety hazards and implement appropriate safeguards to mitigate risks.
Conduct risk assessments, analyze potential hazards, and create safety plans.
Participate in meetings and support processes and work with site personnel to achieve site goals.
Support and implement corporate health and safety initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Assist with developing and updating EHSQ-related program documents and policies.
Assist with the development of EHSQ reporting for the site location.
Assist in developing and distributing lessons learned and hazard alert documents.
Provide analysis and assessment of incident information.
Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments, and other safety assessments to support the Health and Safety management of the facility.
Perform facility audits, observations, surveys, and inspections to identify environmental, safety, and occupational hazards and weaknesses to promote effective practices and ensure compliance and develop recommendations that provide solutions, remedies, or process improvement.
Inform EHSQ leadership about the results of safety inspections, observations, and audits, as well as any observed deficiencies and means of mitigation.
Report all accidents, incidents, or events immediately to Shift Supervision and Health and Safety Manager.
Participate in incident investigations to guide the identification of root causes and effective corrective actions.
Competency in training, facilitating, and presenting to multi-disciplinary groups.