Sr. Safety Specialist

AvanSix • Chester, VA

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About The Position

The Sr. Safety Specialist provides global support for driving safety excellence. The role focuses on implementing effective operating mechanisms that ensure regulatory compliance, managing HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) programs, achieving performance excellence at the operating-line level, and supporting a mature HSE culture through systematic processes.

The specialist provides technical and practical support across the organization, including industrial hygiene, site HSE management systems, loss prevention, and compliance training. The role works with employees and operating areas to improve HSE performance and culture, and supports operating areas on a 24/7 basis as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in an occupational safety, health, or environmental role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Thorough working understanding of U.S. Occupational Safety, EPA, and related laws and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and promptly with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Ability to work in a team and effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Strong decision-making skills, with a bias for action balanced with consensus-building abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple and varied tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated proficiency with incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, databases, SAP, and graphics.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or another relevant certification.
• Radiation Safety Officer qualification or working knowledge of radiation programs.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity or continuous-improvement projects.
• Experience with ISO-based management systems; Responsible Care 14001 experience preferred.
• Industrial hygiene experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to HSE excellence and occupational safety.
• Lead by example and engage and inspire employees to work safely and look out for coworkers’ well-being.
• Develop and support implementation of HSE programs and practices consistent with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Provide expert technical support across the organization.
• Assist in establishing HSE performance vision, goals, objectives, and targets, and develop quality metrics to drive improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical involvement on issues, programs, and processes involving compliance with HSE standards and policies.
• Help maintain and improve the site HSE Management System in accordance with Responsible Care 14001 standards.
• Provide technical support for industrial hygiene programs, including personnel and area sampling, PPE selection and compliance, hazard communication, chemical approvals, and training.
• Participate in HSE activities and teams to improve HSE maturity through continuous improvement.
• Support HSE programs by spending time in operating areas daily.
• Manage site loss prevention programs.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and verifying site compliance training programs.
• Assist and support operating areas on a 24/7 basis as needed, including plant turnarounds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior