Health and Safety Specialist

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. JOB.TITLE We are currently hunting for a Health and Safety Specialist to be based at our Ecoservices Baton Rouge, LA plant. 1. Health and Safety General Responsibilities Facilitate and support Health and Safety activities and initiatives for the Baton Rouge plant. Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all H&S, corporate/plant policies, procedures, performance standards and Ecovyst HSE Principles Maintain employee interest, involvement, and support in all aspects of site health and safety programs. Follow Ecovyst's Life Saving Behaviors Recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures. Prepare / Deliver / Attend monthly safety meetings. Assist area leadership in the completion of process safety action items. Be a visible presence on site to promote good health and safety practices and reduce risks. Active involvement in Natural Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Provide monthly and quarterly safety reporting internally (plant site & Ecovyst) and externally as required. Maintain and upload the Weekly Perfect Day Events and the monthly Preventative Ratio metrics. Maintain and submit annual OSHA Recordkeeping Logs and records as required. 2. Training Work with the site Training Coordinator develop training presentations for site health and safety programs, procedures, and policies. Conduct Safety related training as needed. Coordinate Emergency Response Training for the site. Work with Training Coordinator to maintain the HSE Training Matrix for the site. 3. Site Programs Assist site with HSE Management Systems Participate in HSE Management Reviews / RC14001 Assessments Champion H&S elements of the site HSE Management System Liaison to site keeping them abreast of current H&S laws and regulations. Assist site with development and implementation of H&S action plans. Audit site safety practices and provide feedback on compliance and conformance to Ecovyst requirements. Assist Maintenance and Operations in developing Site-Specific Safety improvement initiatives. Assist Purchasing with Contractor Management Liaison with contractors about safety issues. Recommend program improvements. Monitor and communicate emerging trends and regulatory requirements and recommend programs to continuously improve health and safety performance. Maintain working relationships with regional, federal, state, and local agencies. 4. Personnel Health and Safety Activities Supports the site Health & Safety Committee Active involvement in turnaround safety (planning and execution) Coordinate Industrial Hygiene Monitoring and ensure proper notifications and documentation are maintained. Site SME for portable air monitors (gas detectors) Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities through interface with various levels of Management and Supervision Participate in and/or lead incident investigations and issuing lessons learned bulletins. Participation in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA, JSA, ECOVYST HSE Principles, etc.) as applicable 5. Emergency Response Coordinate emergency response activities (ERT and EOC and Channel Industries Mutual Aid - CIMA Team) Maintain technical knowledge and skills, keeping updated on the leading concepts in health and safety services and Emergency Response management. Be fully trained on the Incident Command System process for onsite incidents. Coordinate fire protection, and safety equipment inspections and testing for site. Lead in plant Emergency Response drills and Emergency Operations Center drills. Respond to site emergencies and offsite emergencies as required by CIMA. Requirements: 5+ years manufacturing experience (preferred chemical industry) Minimum of 3 years' experience in Health and Safety (or equivalent) is required. Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred. Transportation Worker's Identification Credentials (TWIC) Knowledge of Federal and State regulations relative to Health and Safety (US-OSHA 1910 & 1926 Standards) Familiarity wth industry standards and practices (ASSE, NFPA, ANSI, FM, etc.) Effective communication/inter-personal skills - able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, able to communicate with plant staff, management, and regulatory agencies. Ability to work efficiently in a multi-disciplined, cross-functional environment. Ability to plan/organize tasks and consistently produce results with minimal supervision. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and understand the legal aspects of legislation and develop compliance programs to decrease facility health and safety liabilities and reduce environmental risks. Works well under pressure - ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results. Working knowledge with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office). Successful troubleshooting skills