Field Safety Specialist

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Compensation Grade

The Field Safety Specialist will spend up to 80% of their time in the field and is responsible for the day-to-day implementation and administration of safety policies and programs at the site that minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses through incident prevention, ensuring alignment and support with business strategies and objectives.

Accountabilities of the job:

Accountability 1 Safety Programs:

• Adhere to the INEOS 20 principles of process and behavioral safety and life saving rules.
• Facilitate the INEOS Acetyls Behavioral Based Safety Program.
• Administers SHE programs to include but not limited to; Fire Extinguisher inspection/repair/ replacement, SCBA inspection and repair, fall protection inspection and other testing/monitoring as required.
• Provide daily interface for work permitting issues and safety related questions
• Develop, maintain, and communicate site safety, health, and emergency procedures.
• Perform or coordinate regular safety audits, including inspection and maintenance of safety equipment and facilities.
• Auditing safety & health programs and procedures.
• Provide oversight for the contractor safety program.
• Ensures compliance for safety programs including respiratory protection and fall protection.
• Develop and submit routine reports to site management regarding activities and statistics related to safety.

Accountability 2 Safety Inspections:

• Responsible for annual fire extinguisher inspections
• Responsible for inspection of fall protection equipment and program
• Responsible for annual safety shower inspections and minor repairs

Accountability 3 Emergency Response:

• Respond to plant emergencies, such as workplace accidents.
• Ensure the timely reporting and investigation of all incidents and serve as plant resource in cause analysis and investigation methods.

Accountability 4 Site Maintenance:

• Test workplaces for hazards and improve existing conditions.
• Maintain and foster collaborative effort with all site business functions and the site Safety & Health team to identify, establish and share best practices.
• Implement and administer legally compliant safety and health policies, programs, and best practices at the site.
• Serve as a plant resource for practices, programs, and analysis/resolution of issues in the field of industrial safety which may include complex analysis or solutions.
• Contribute to budget development and manage expenditures related to personal safety.

Required profile:

Level of Education & Knowledge:

• 18 Years of Age with a High School diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to first day of employment.
• Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident).

Experience & Technical Skills:

• A minimum or 2 years' experience in a specialist safety role or Industrial Hygiene role, or 3+ years of safety relevant experience or progressing responsibility in a chemical manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of safety and health processes and related legislation and standards
• Ability to obtain Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician certification
• Ability to obtain Competent Person training for safety shower inspections, fall protection

Competencies & Behavioral Skills

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Integrity, safety commitment, strong communicator, teamwork, organization/ time-management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.