Safety Engineer ( Chemicals)

Location: Freeport, TX
Contact: Erik Weiler
Phone: 248-465-0800 x120
Email: erik@mrplymouth.com

Description:

Company: Global developer and manufacturer of chemical intermediates. Client has a diverse range of products which are used in a variety of applications, ranging from tires to fuel additives, and plastics to surfactants.

Title: Safety Engineer

Location: Freeport, TX

Reports to: EHS Manager

Seeking an experienced, team-oriented individual for a full-time Safety Engineer position in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position will assist in the development of plans, programs, and procedures to ensure a healthy, safe workplace. This individual will act as a role model in regard to plant safety rules and assist all personnel in understanding and following the rules.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a safety related field and/or engineering (ChemE preferred)

2. Minimum 3 years experience in a health and safety or production/manufacturing environment

3. Pass background screen & alcohol/drug screen

4 Pass company required medical examinations & Fit for Duty exam

5 Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills


Desired Skills and Qualifications:

1. CSP Certification

2. Experience with MS Access, PHA Works

3. Skilled in behavioral-based safety, PHA Revalidation, and Process Safety Management (PSM)

4. Knowledge of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)

5. Experience in industrial hygiene (IH)


Functional Responsibilities:

Include, but not limited to:

1. Assist the EHS Manager in reviewing health and safety related regulations

2. Create and revise plant safety policies, standards, rules and procedures

3. Provide guidance and support to all personnel concerning safety, health, industrial hygiene and fire protection

4. Promote a safe and healthy work environment by maintaining a strong relationship with employees and encourage a positive attitude about personnel safety and process safety

5. Act as the site Industrial Hygienist. Maintain IH program and oversee industrial hygiene surveys. Oversee IH monitoring, calculations, recordkeeping, and reporting

6. Oversee safety reporting requirements including OSHA 300 logs, Workers’ Compensation, Total Recordable Injury Rate, and Days Away from Work Rate for both company and contract employees

7. Oversee site safety permitting processes including: LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Excavation, Critical Lift, and Line Breaking/Process Entry

8. Coordinate and facilitate incident investigations, and assist with trend analysis and proactive data support

9. Oversee Process Safety Management Program, including oversight of Process Hazard Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis, Management of Change, Operational Readiness Inspections, development of Process Safety Information, and providing input into written operating procedures

10. Serve as VPP Coordinator for the site and help maintain the site’s VPP Star Status

In order to ensure the safety of our workforce, all new employees are required to pass a background check and medical check including a drug screen as part of their hiring process.

Compensation: Excellent Salary, Bonus and Benefits.

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