What you will be doing: - Own, administer, and maintain all applicable IH policies and procedures to ensure successful implementation of regulatory, company and industry standards
- Administer the Exposure Assessment process, including qualitative/quantitative IH assessments, short and long-term IH initiatives in alignment with company directives and selection of proper control solutions to reduce occupational health risks
- Serve as the focal point for the management of the applicable IH programs to drive integration and improvements across the facility down to the unit and department level.
- Conduct compliance audits and program assessments and develop action plans to close identified gaps.
- Provide expertise and assistance to work groups in developing and implementing compliance systems, programs, policies and procedures to ensure occupational exposures are adequately controlled and/or eliminated.
- Review current and proposed projects to ensure IH concerns are identified and steps defined and addressed
- Facilitate the approval and onboarding of new chemicals to the site with support of product stewardship
- Complete required regulatory and corporate reports (e.g., SARA 312, CWC, TSCA)
- Provide exposure monitoring support during emergencies, such as releases, fires, or spills
- Function as Radiation Safety Officer with required state licensing
- Work with onsite medical staff to maintain medical surveillance programs based on SEG requirements
- Secure legal advice under necessary circumstances and act on legal advice as appropriate
- Perform field inspections to provide advice and oversight of safe work practices
- Act as a liaison between the facility and outside regulatory agencies
Experience you will need:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, Public Health or a closely related science/engineering field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in organic chemical industry, oil refining, industrial manufacturing and/or heavy construction environment
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and health practices and standards
- General safety program management with strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA and other industry related safety regulations required
- Certification, training and/or working knowledge of the following: OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, radiation safety
- Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
- Basic knowledge of occupational stressors to include (heat stress, chemicals, radiation, ergonomics, noise, biological hazards, etc.)
- Chemical sampling knowledge and techniques
- Familiarity with Industrial Hygiene instrumentation and monitoring equipment
- Proactive leadership and team-building skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization, including contractors
- Knowledge of OSHA occupational health regulations, ANSI standards, NIOSH standards, ACGIH standards, etc.
- Working knowledge of incident investigation and analysis tools (Cause Mapping, 5-Why’s, FMEA, etc.)
- Solid interpersonal, influential, coaching, facilitation and organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
- Ability and willingness to effectively lead change, influence others and gain commitment to new ways of performing work with all levels in the organization.
- Must be self-motivated, well organized, and able to manage multiple initiatives to successful completion.
- Strong computer skills are required, including sound proficiency with MS Office products
PREFERRED SKILLS - Proficiency with SAP
- Experience with Cority
- Experience with Sphera or other SDS management system
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