Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

Annual Wage Range: $72,744.00  - $100,023.00 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit Grace.com.

Job Description

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist

 

The Environmental Health & Safety Specialist is part of a dedicated, fast-paced EH&S team working on-site in the Grace manufacturing plant.

 

The Specialist is highly visible and plays an important role supporting a wide range of critical EH&S functions. The health and safety of our employees, customers, community, and the environment is our top priority at Grace.

 

The EH&S Specialist interacts with plant personnel, site management, outside contractors and vendors.  They are integral to our ongoing “Goal to Zero” safety philosophy and a key contributor to Grace’s Safety Culture!

 

The EH&S Specialist is on-site in Tyrone, PA and reports to the EH&S Manager.

 

Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant inspections and reviews to ensure all work permits, safety policies and procedures are being followed.
• Develop, review and maintain Safety Policies in compliance with Corporate Policies
• Responsible for the site’s Emergency Response Teams (Hazwoper, Medical First Responder, Confined Space Rescue, and Fire Brigade)
• Develop and lead special Safety Projects for the site including required Corporate Initiatives
• Responsible for conducting incident investigations from beginning to end, including report documentation.
• Responsible for managing site contractors, including security, to ensure proper training and safety policies and procedures are being following.
• Assemble and lead one of the site’s four safety teams by scheduling monthly meetings, producing written meeting notes, and hosting an end-of-year meeting/meal with a power point presentation.
• Represent the EHS Department by participating in all Pre-Start Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Process Hazard Analysis Meetings (PHAs), and New Process Overviews
• Responsible for daily inspection and review of site fire suppression system
• Daily, monthly and annual reviews of site fire suppression systems, PPE selection, and other EHS systems at the site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years safety management
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others to create a positive safety culture.

Physical Requirements and Environment