Hazard Communication Specialist - Select Chemistry

HAZARD COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Job Details

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Business Unit: Chemistry

Reports to: Operations Manager

Travel Requirement: Yes

Job Description 

Select Chemistry’s Hazard Communication Specialist will author OSHA and GHS compliant Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) in support of our regulatory program. This is a position related to our oilfield chemical division. Under the general supervision of the Director of Technology, the Hazard Communication Specialist authors and maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and hazard labels in compliance with global regulations applicable to the company product portfolio. This individual will also be involved in updating the chemical master data in our ERP system under the supervision of the Director of Technology and in coordination with the product line managers, procurement teams, and plant management. 

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to

• Research, prepare, author and maintain Safety Data Sheets and hazard labels in compliance with all regional jurisdictions for worldwide Select products.
• Ensure that personnel are aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide technical product support for sales teams and customers when necessary. 
• SDS tasks include: authoring new products for the US, assisting in product evaluations, GHS special projects, compliance/regulatory review of technical product documents.
• Maintain MSDS master data in our ERP system.
• Help maintain item master data within our ERP system.
• Help maintain formula master data with our ERP system.
• Provide effective written communication for customer and Frac Focus regarding public chemical disclosures.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology or other equivalent Sciences preferred.
• 1 year knowledge of authoring Safety Data Sheets utilizing software packages is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory programs (OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT, etc).
• Experience in interfacing with regulatory agencies, evaluating, and complying with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in all contact with regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of chemical container label composition requirements.
• Ability to work multiple special projects like product line reviews, large product evaluations which include several vendors and their products.
• Must be able to recognize, diagnose and solve common technical problems.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with experience working on teams from multiple locations.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), ERP systems (SAP, NAV, AX Dynamics) & other computer skills.

Select Values and Guiding Principles

• W: Working Safe
• A: Accountability
• T: Teamwork
• E: Excellence
• R: Respect

Top Tier Benefitsu3000

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans.
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays.
• Retirement and Savings (401K) Plan with Company match.
• Annual uniform allowance.
• Referral bonus with no cap on amount of referrals.
• Paid Training.

Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Physical Demands and Exposures

• This position works inside a climate-controlled environment. The Company will supply adequate training and equipment to perform the functions of the job.
• Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm.
• Involves sitting at a desk for extended periods of time.
• Needs high degree of concentration in a busy area.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs.