Specialist, EHS

Location: Bay City TX, United States (US)
Job Function: Environment, Safety, Health & Quality
Career Level: Professionals
Company: Roehm America LLC

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

• Lead and conduct Hazard Analysis for job sites and processes, including Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and task risk mitigation, which may include performing inspections, monitoring internal processes/controls, general sanitation, and housekeeping.
• Coordinating with plant Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance, conduct PSSR evaluations for commissioned equipment to support startup and post-shutdown startup activities.
• Coordinates, participates in, and provides data for relevant audits, assessments, reporting requirements, and investigations, ensuring preventive actions are implemented to avoid issue and/or finding reoccurrence.
• Coordinate with plant operations to ensure a job safety analysis (JSA) and safety meeting is conducted prior to the commencement of every operation.
• Responsible for job site safety for plant direct and contract workers, ensuring proper permitting, monitoring for hazardous atmosphere and ensuring proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Represent the facility with outside regulatory agencies and to complete routine agency reports.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment). Stop any unsafe acts or processes.
• Assist in the calibration or inspection of safety equipment. Research and implement technical requirements for tracking and monitoring ESH equipment.
• Assist in the development and delivery of safety training programs including delivery of plant environmental, health and safety training.
• Supports compliance of environmental waste and water regulations & standards including waste management and disposal.
• Complete required reviews and updates for ESH sections of Management of Change (MOC).
• Assist in the development and implementation of safety related policies, procedures and programs to assure compliance with all national, local, and company-specific regulations and requirements.
• Complete and document incident investigations and required documentation. Immediately reports all accidents, incidents, and near-misses to management.
• Maintain sufficient supplies of personal protective and first aid equipment. Ensure all personnel are properly equipped with safety equipment, and that all personnel assigned to operations receive respiratory protection fit-testing, HAZWOPER, and other required safety training as required by Federal, State and local regulations and recommendations.
• Maintain a database and historical files of all training, briefing and meetings.
• Maintain confidential information.
• Other duties as assigned relevant to ESH activities

• Minimum of 3 years of related ESH work experience in a high volume chemical/petrochemical manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s or more advanced degree in Chemical, Process Safety or a related discipline.
• Experience leading or participating in PHAs, incident investigations, PSSRs, and implementing corrective measures to improve site safety processes.
• Compliance experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and other regulatory requirements for hazardous materials manufacturing.
• Practical experience and training in lock-out/tag-out procedures, fall protection, confined space requirements, concrete work, excavations, and atmospheric testing.
• Must have a safety mindset and work well with others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to lead meetings and deliver presentations.
• Ability to work independently on complex projects, manage conflicts and provide resolution using a combination of technical skills, teamwork, and personal credibility.
• Ability to inspect, test, monitor, or measure safe environmental levels for hazardous materials.
• Ability to evaluate observed conditions and provide recommendations.
• Emergency response experience.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills using Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid US Driver's license.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory safety standards.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Certified Occupational Safety Specialist (COSS), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), and/or EMT-B Certification and related certifications are desired.
• Capable of developing ESH training subject modules, and procedures accessing/using company training portals, client portals/share-drives, Government/State agency regulations/guidelines along with utilizing personal job-related experiences.
• Capable of presenting ESH related training materials to small groups through a class-room setting to include utilizing hands-on illustrations.
• Must have the ability to wear and utilize required PPE due to potential exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials. The use of personal protective equipment such as a respirator, chemical resistant, and fire retardant clothing, etc., will be required.
• Must be able to work outside year around in all weather conditions, may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Must be able to work at heights, ascend/descend stairs, ladders, elevated walkways, and walk, stand, stoop for extended periods of time, enter tight congested areas to include awkward positions and lift up to 50 pounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at Röhm!

If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact Tricia Rall at Tricia.Rall@roehm.com and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

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