Environmental Health and Safety Co-op - Chemtrade

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Position: Environmental, Safety and Health (EHS) Co-op

Primary Location: Tulsa, OK

Schedule: Full time, on site

Reports To: Environmental, Safety and Health Manager

Compensation: $22-29

The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position.   Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.   

Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experience for all.

About This Role and About You

This position assists the Environmental, Health and Safety team at the Tulsa, OK plant with their daily activities. The focus will be Environmental, Health and Safety systems support, hazard recognition and corrective/improvement measures, incident investigation, safety audits, ergonomic observations, process safety review, data collection and entry, procedure review and amendment, and reporting - all with an emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Environmental, Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical, Industrial or Mechanical engineering student; second or third year preferable
• Experience: One or more previous work terms preferable
• Duration: Commitment to 8-or 12-month terms preferable
• Technical Skills: Proficient in areas of organization, data management, technical writing, environmental, health and safety systems, and computers as expected from technical or engineering students. Good organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understanding, upholding, demonstrating, and improving the Chemtrade safety culture.
• Providing Environmental, Health and Safety technical information and assistance to plant operations, engineering, and maintenance functions.
• Promotes proactive safety participation by all employees and ensuring injuries, illnesses, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are reported and investigated.
• Interface with site personnel to identify hazards, and to develop and implement corrective/improvement measures. This could include the review and approval of specific work permits, as well as participation in incident investigation teams, safety audits, design reviews, process safety reviews, project review teams, and/or job task analysis
• Assist in updating EHS, Industrial Hygiene and other SharePoint documents and procedures.
• Assist in or lead EHS projects, including review of software tools for admin and documentation systems and procedures.
• Maintains documentation essential to efficient operations of the EHS program.
• Develop, organize, and communicate metrics to track EHS performance.
• Provide comprehensive and effective EHS training. Design and implement training to address any gaps identified.
• Documenting work done during the co-op work term.
• Any other duties as assigned that are deemed to pose a minimum risk

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management.

Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an including and supportive work environment.  Our ERG’s serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives. 

We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG’s, we aim to create a workplace where all individuals feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas.  Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. 

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally.  Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its employees.

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