SR. HAZ-COM SPECIALIST

Job Details

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: MOSES LAKE, WA 98837Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $75.20 - $116.40 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: None

We value: Safety, Integrity, Ownership, Collaboration, Service, Sustainability

Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. We deliver world class products to the leaders of the industries we serve.

You will be working for a midsized company with great people and a history of steady growth and profitability. Sound like a match? If you are prepared to work in an exciting and rewarding environment, we look forward to considering your experience and qualifications.

Shift/Hours/Location: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, Onsite or Remote, Moses Lake, WA

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

• Create Safety Data Sheets (SDS) utilizing SDS authoring software.
• Review and approve Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Troubleshoot, problem solve and support system improvements within Safety Data Sheets (SDS) software for SDS as well as for label issues.
• Create templates for labels as well as reviewing and approving labels to ensure error-free hazard communication compliance.
• Review and authorize new chemical requests.
• Resolve routine questions and problems while bringing more complex issues to the attention of the HC-CHP.
• Understand and apply domestic and international regulatory requirements (GHS, Transportation, OSHA Haz-com) to daily work.
• Respond to various customer surveys, requests, and requirements efficiently.
• Provide expert Laboratory chemical hygiene support/training. Including but not limited to data retrieval, processing, and analytical review of chemicals to Ensure global SDS and label compliance.
• Manage REACH and country specific chemical registrations.
• Conduct relevant Level I EHSS Trainings.
• Gather and organize relevant information utilizing multiple internal resources and provide timely feedback to Haz-com team.
• Attend meetings and report pertinent, detailed information effectively to Haz-com team.
• Provide daily accurate, concise, and punctual information to parties inside and outside the organization.
• Oversee and apply discretion while solving problems and escalating issues to EHSS management when appropriate.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Work with Product Managers on new product development to supply regulatory information for various raw materials.
• Support the High Performance Materials (HPM) group with the registration and documentation of novel substances.
• Work with consultants and CDX to maintain registrations for chemicals.
• Assess and implement compliance with importation of new chemicals into foreign jurisdictions.
• Facilitating the use of Industrial Hygiene practices throughout the plant and within the SDS and labeling.
• Stay up to date with international importation procedures and registrations.
• Mentor the Hazard Communications team through training, support, and guidance.
• Act as administrator for the entire WERCS program to ensure that SDS, labels and label templates are kept up to date with spec changes and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a backup site expert for the HC-CHP to problem solve lab and chemical hygiene issues.
  • Ability to coordinate with EHSS Staff and Lab Staff including Laboratory Chemical Hygiene Officers (LCHO’s) to assure that chemical hazards and protective measures are considered.
• Backup for MLI’s Corporate Chemical Hygiene Officer (CCHO).
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Chemistry, industrial hygiene, or related field.
• 5 + years’ experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.
• Certified on and able to interpret written code for IMDG, IATA, DOT, OSHA, and GHS regulations.
• Strong Chemistry knowledge
• Strong knowledge of computers and MS Office software.
• Strong knowledge of arithmetic and grammar.
• Strong understanding of TSCA
• Understand and implement OSHA standards.
• Certified in Laboratory and Industrial Hygiene and implement and advise on engineering controls and PPE where applicable.
• Work towards certification in Safety (Industrial hygiene focus)
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Attention to detail.
• Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Manage multiple priorities