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Arkema Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist Job in Alsip, Illinois
Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist Job
Location:
Alsip, IL, United States
Employment Type: Regular
Category: Health / Environment / Safety
Posting Date: Nov 20, 2024
Health, Environmental and Safety Specialist
Alsip, IL
This position reports directly to the Alsip Plant Health, Environmental, Safety, Quality & Technical Manager with functional guidance provided by the Helth, Safety and Envirnmental (HSE) groups both in the business unit and the Arkema Inc. headquarters.
JOB DIMENSION
Responsible for providing health, environmental and safety support to the Alsip Plant and ensures compliance, improved performance, and enhanced HSE awareness. Conducts compliance gap analysis and assessments, develops implementation plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards; and implements HES management systems and work processes.
K EY A CTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Safety and Environmental Leadership – 30%
Leads efforts to improve HSE performance by eliminating injuries, exposures, spills, and emissions
Consults with corporate HSE group to obtain clear interpretations of site-specific regulatory process, regulations, laws and associated procedures
Recognizes and analyzes HSE risks present in the work environment and assists the team in the development of programs, procedures and/or processes to mitigate those risks
Participate and/or lead incident investigations and corrective action processes
Facilitates the Behavior Based Safety and THA (Task Hazard Analysis) program in accordance with corporate requirements
Develop, coordinate and execute all HSE training programs
Maintains training necessary to act as 2nd in command for incident commander responsibility
Acts as liaison between the Business Unit, Arkema Inc., and site HSE network
Management Systems – 25%
Lead the following systems by fulfilling the following roles: ISO 45001 Coordinate, Emergency Response Coordinator
Is the primary coordinator who will facilitate and support the occupational health and Industrial Hygiene control system
Participates in and provides data for HSE audits
Monthly safety reporting on Corporate and Sustainability reports
Maintain plant SDS electronic database
Participates on PSSR’s, PHA’s, Start-ups after maintenance and project executions
Regulatory compliance Activities – 20%
Ensures compliance with HSE requirements and effective implementation of the various HSE management systems, work processes and data management systems
Utilizes the Management Of Change (MOC) process to effectively deliver the regulatory guidance, required documentation, and training to the appropriate groups
Maintains reporting of chemical inventory, emission (air-water-waste) metrics and other HSE data to both regulatory agencies and Corporate Arkema
Maintains all safety and environmental records
Interacts with government agencies and ensures permits and license are up to date
Coordinate Industrial Hygiene activities for the plant, including personnel exposure monitoring, and maintain Job Demand Forms and PPE assessment documentation
Waste Management – 20%
Manage environmental documentation for waste characterizations, waste disposal, fugitive emissions, RCRA, etc.
Coordination of hazardous and non-hazardous waste and maintain monthly records
Participates on site team for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program
Other Activities – 5%
Participates in all community outreach or Corporate Social Responsibility programs
Coordinate inventory and procurement of safety supplies, and liaison with supplier of flame-retardant clothing provided to employees
All other duties as assigned
C ONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
This position will be based in Alsip IL.
Works with production, maintenance, engineering, plant manager and HES leadership to ensure compliance with HES regulatory requirements for the Alsip plant.
Maintain high level of communication from the business on all HES related matters.
Comply with the HESQ Policy.
Comply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements of Arkema/Coating Solutions Business Unit (BU).
Comply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the BU and Arkema Inc.
Comply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness
Identify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system
R EQUIRED E DUCATION /Q UALIFICATIONS /W ORK EXPERIENCE
B.S. Degree in relevant field of study (e.g. engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, occupational health & safety)
A working knowledge of federal health and safety regulations; Process Safety Management of highly hazardous chemicals; hazardous waste operations and emergency response and chemical accident prevention
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is essential
Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to shift priorities and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to communicate with hourly workforce, business leaders, customers, and business technical resources
Highly motivated team player able to work at a fast pace
Medical and emergency response training and capibilities preferred
Who we are?Arkema is a world leader inInnovative Materials for a Sustainable Worldwith the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive asOne Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you throughwww.arkema.com (https://www.arkema.com/global/en/) to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula.The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.What are you made of?
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Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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