Health & Safety Specialist II

Experience Required

5 - 10 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Compensation

$15.92 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

First Shift (Day)

Job Description

Job Highlights

Have primary responsibility for PSM compliance elements of Training, Contractor Safety, Critical Work Permits, Employee Participation, and Emergency Planning and Response in 24/7 operation plant.

Have support responsibility for PSM compliance elements of Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Incident Investigation, Compliance Audits, and Pre-startup Safety Review.

Performs analysis of results to trend data and identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsible for incident trend analysis and sharing/leveraging learning is for the facility.

Influences Operations, Maintenance and other facility leadership to drive HSSE performance.

In conjunction with Environmental Manager, responsible for company interface with regulatory authorities for regulatory visits, requests and submissions for their area, with support from Area Managers, as needed.

Lead internal/external audits from internal/external customers, regulatory agencies, and recertification firms and actively support site leadership.

Monitors new and proposed changes to all HSSE regulations pertaining to their site and reviews recommendations for incorporation into HSSE management systems and standards in a timely manner. Understands impacts and implications of such changes to facility, materials, technology and potential emissions, and supports improvements.

Leads and contributes to incident investigations. Reviews and shares learnings with HSSE organization.

Responsible for supporting Plant Manager to maintain regulatory compliance including emission monitoring, waste management, report preparation and submission, and for all licenses and permits. (DPCC, SPCC, SPPP, Title V, MCUA)

Leads the design and maintenance of Emergency Response Program and Plan for the facility in conjunction with line management.

In conjunction with the Plant Manager, ensure a secure work environment and that the site security system meets all regulatory and LANXESS requirements including managing external security personnel.

Accountable for managing site HSSE documentation to include program design, HSSE data collection and posting, training documentation and HSSE KPI reports locally, and into corporate EHS system. Responsible for the management of pursuing Responsible Care certification and prioritization of areas for improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience / Skills

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and/or Safety Management.

Ability to build successful relationships with regulators, with supervisor/management experience.

5 to 10 years of HSSE work experience in the chemical industry is required.

Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Responsible Care (RC 14001) preferred.

Candidates should be knowledgeable of occupational safety, environmental, security and waste handling requirements. Knowledge of NJ laws and regulations are strongly desired.

Ability to identify and deliver HSSE Programs within facility and in support of corporate initiatives.

Experienced Auditor - leading to delivery and assigning resources and responsibilities.

Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong ability to act as a coach, trainer, and advisor at all level.

Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Location Fords

Employee Type Regular

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established pay range for the grade of this position is $94,700 to $157,800. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.

DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

8318

Job Type

Full Time