Job Responsibilities: The Safety Leader is responsible for supporting site transformation to a world class safety culture. Will drive aggressive Safety and IH program goals for chemical facility with a unionized workforce.

• Supervise and provide direction to the plant nurse and dispensary.
• Direct the plant in creation and execution of a Zero Incident Culture strategy and related Tactical Plan.
• Focus safety improvement initiatives based on incident trending analysis.
• Ensure the safety of self and others by maintaining and adhering to all plant policies and procedures.
• Maintain OSHA regulatory compliance on a daily basis.
• Monitor contractor health and safety training and regulatory issues as they apply to OSHA 1926 for on-site construction projects.
• Interface with Environmental and Health Physics departments on industrial hygiene, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, air monitoring, exposure issues and hazardous waste management programs.
• Research and maintain personal protective equipment to meet job/task process requirements.
• Utilize SAP for generating supply requisitions and safety work orders.
• Perform and facilitate root cause analysis for plant incident investigations.
• Conduct plant wide safety auditing program; monitor monthly team audits and communicate results plant wide.
• Perform job task auditing to assure compliance with plant safety procedures.
• Participate in plant joint Management/Union Safety Council to address HSE issues.
• Coordinate and assist to meet training requirements for LOTO, confined space, forklift operation, contractor Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response for on-site emergency response team and general safety regulations.
• Compile, analyze and disseminate incident information utilizing database-tracking software. Implement corrective actions for safety incidents.
• Develop action plans to address open corrective actions stemming from internal/external audits and investigations.
• Maintain plant HSE procedures be fully compliant with corporate requirements.
• Maintain ISO 14001 certification requirements.
• Annual completion of the HSE Self Assessment Tool (SAT).
• Develop and implement plans to help the plant prepare for the upcoming HSE Audit.
• Populate the Dakota database that monitors regulatory emerging issues per new company requirements.
• Assist in the implementation of the site’s Tactical Plan to drive and promote a Zero Incident Culture (ZIC).

Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety or related discipline required.

·         MS a major plus.

·         CSP or ASP desired.

·         3 + years Safety experience in manufacturing required.

·         Thorough knowledge of Safety systems, OSHA standards and requirements.

·         Managerial/Supervisory experience required.

·         Familiarity with NRC requirements is a plus.