Health and Safety Specialist - Long Beach, United States - Ecovyst, Inc.

Description

Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.

Energized by an over 200-year history, we have positioned ourselves to be responsive and fast adapting to rapidly changing economic environments and support our customers with solutions that grow and extend their business growth and sustainability goals.

Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.

• Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.

At Ecovyst, we are ready for change, and we believe that each of our team members can be a catalyst for positive change. Our cornerstone values of integrity and fairness, diligence and service, learning and imagination are reflected across our people and our company culture. Our dynamic and inclusive working environment is one where all opinions are valued and the culture of family is fostered. This culture and our strong spirit of teamwork directly benefit our customers, our suppliers, our employees, our planet, and the communities where we live and work.

Our Dominguez, CA (Long Beach) plant is on the hunt for aHealth and Safety Specialist.This is a corporate role.
The base salary range for this position in as for the job description criteria as listed is $100,000 to $130,000 annually.
Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position.Where an individual's pay falls within the range is determined by factors including, but not limited to, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
In some cases, compensation may fall outside of this range depending on factors, including a candidate's qualification, skills, competencies, experience, and location.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
This position actively analyzes the work environment, localculture, and policies to continuously improve Health and Safety performance onsite.This position inspects the workplace for adherence toregulations on safety and health.They help design, implement,train employees, and audit versus compliance on programs to prevent injuryand/or disease.Position may travel up to another 10% to support othersite audits and/or turnarounds.Some specific job responsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:

TEAMS
Actively participate and support Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) Meetings (monthly)
Member of local Management Team
Coordinate and Lead Emergency Response Team (ERT) activity (drills, critiques, training, equipment inspections, etc)
Encourage Health & Wellness (H&W) Team
Works closely with HSE peers
FIELD PRESENCE
20% target time in field.
Daily Field Audits such as LCPs, My Check 5s, GSWP audits
Recognize positive behaviors and/or hazardous situations, and provide feedback.
Periodically attend Operations, Maintenance, and or Contractor Toolbox meetings (weekly)
Promote good housekeeping
Turnaround primary H&S support, including daily toolboxes, daily field observations, daily safety lunch, and daily 2PM meetings months per unit).Approximately 80% time in field.
Solicit HS feedback from employees
TRAINING
Maintain Training Matrix (as needed)
Prepare & Deliver Plant wide Safety Meetings (monthly)
Set FMT/CBT schedule (annual)
HSI and TrakStar administrator (as needed)
Coordinate Fire Extinguisher training (annual)
Coordinate H&S equipment inspections (annual)
Prepare and deliver refresher training effort for plant safety programs
On-Board new employees
Provide quarterly reports on training program status.
PROCEDURES & PROGRAMS
Liaison with contractors for safety issues.
Maintain contractor safety program
Develop new and maintain existing H&S Procedures
Develop new and maintain existing ERT Procedures
Management of Change H&S Approver (as needed)
Variance H&S Approver (as needed)Maintain
Develop new and maintain existing ERT Procedures
Management of Change H&S Approver (as needed)
Variance H&S Approver (as needed)
Maintain Preventative Ratio (monthly)
Participate in PSM Dashboard meetings (monthly)
Coordinate Physicals (annual)
Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring
Ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly HSE Inspections are done satisfactorily.
OTHER
HSE Upward Reports (weekly)
Participate in / Facilitate / Lead HSE Incident Investigations (as needed)
Prepare Incident HSE Alerts Learnings (as needed)
Enter HSE related purchase requisitions and timely pay associated invoices.
Primary point of contact for regional, state, and federal HSE auditors
Manage the site Equipment Specific LOTO program.
Assist with Enablon HSE Action Items
Active involvement with Severe Weather preparedness
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
RC14001 Implementation and Maintenance
Support ECOVYST 20P Requirements (as needed)
Support Process Safety Management programs (CCPS)
Maintain Aspects and Impacts, Communication Grid, and Legal Register. Responsible to update the aspects list as new information becomes available (such as spill investigations, ministry/agency inspections, internal/external audits, process changes, etc.).
Future opportunities for growth within the position may include Security and/or management system auditor.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:
Follow the 10 Expectations of Employees & Leaders
Follow Life Saving Behaviors and HSE Commitment Charter

Complete all computer based HSE training by their deadlines to comply with HSErequirements & policies.
Be a visible presence on site to promote good health, safety, and environmentalpractices and reduce risks.

Maintain employee interest, involvement, and support in all aspects of site HSEprograms.
Participation in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA, JSA, etc.) as applicable.
Plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor onsite HSES risk and control,continuously liaising with- and between management and staff to ensurecompliance to procedures.
Build and maintain a relevant internal and external stakeholder network andrepresent Eco Services as an organization.
Stay current on updated plant HSE technologies, policies, procedures,government rules / laws / regulations pertaining to this plant.
Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance with allcorporate/plant HSE policies, procedures, performance standards, ISO/RC 14001,and Ecovyst 20 Principles

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years' experience preferred in chemical plant / refinery experience.
2+ years' experience preferred with in multiple HSE areas a plus (environmental, health, occupational safety, process safety, etc.)

Knowledge of OSHA & NIOSH standards, including PSM
Familiarity with industry standards & practices (API, ASME, NFPA, etc)
Well-trained & practiced in Incident Investigation Cause Mapping, RCFA and / or equivalent.
Well-trained & practiced in Emergency Response (HAZMAT, Incident Command Structure, First Aid, Confined Space Rescue)
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and understand the legal aspects of local legislation and develop compliance programs to decrease facility process safety liabilities and reduce process risks
Ability to speak in front of a group and demonstrated ability to be an effective trainer.
Works well under pressure - ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
Strong communication/inter-personal skills - able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, GBU management, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with shop floor.
Must be well-versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook.
Must understand basic chemistry
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.
5+ years' experience preferred in chemical plant / refinery experience.
2+ years' experience preferred with in multiple HSE areas a plus (environmental, health, occupational safety, process safety, etc.)

Knowledge of OSHA & NIOSH standards, including PSM
Familiarity with industry standards & practices (API, ASME, NFPA, etc)
Well-trained & practiced in Incident Investigation Cause Mapping, RCFA and / or equivalent.
Well-trained & practiced in Emergency Response (HAZMAT, Incident Command Structure, First Aid, Confined Space Rescue)
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and understand the legal aspects of local legislation and develop compliance programs to decrease facility process safety liabilities and reduce process risks
Ability to speak in front of a group and demonstrated ability to be an effective trainer.
Works well under pressure - ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
Strong communication/inter-personal skills - able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, GBU management, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with shop floor.
Must be well-versed in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, & Outlook.
Must understand basic chemistry