Health Safety Specialist

Health & Safety Specialist

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.

Our business line:

• Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package starting day 1
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

The Health & Safety Specialist is a key contributor to the safe and compliant operation of chemical manufacturing and industrial service sites. This role is responsible for implementing, sustaining, and continuously improving site-level health, safety, environmental, and process safety programs in alignment with OSHA PSM requirements, EPA regulations, and Ecovyst corporate standards.

What You Will Be Doing:

Process Safety Management (PSM) & Operational Safety

• Support all 14 elements of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) across site operations, including PHAs, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), and incident investigation.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), HAZOPs, and What-If reviews for new and existing chemical processes involving sulfuric acid and other high-hazard materials.
• Support the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure all operational, equipment, and procedural changes are assessed and approved before implementation.
• Perform routine field safety observations, JHA/JSA reviews, and risk assessments across production, maintenance, and loading/unloading operations.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on safe design, commissioning, and startup of modified or new process equipment.

Hazardous Chemical Safety & Compliance

• Ensure safe handling, storage, transfer, and transportation of hazardous chemicals including corrosives, reactive, and toxics in accordance with OSHA HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200) and DOT.
• Maintain accurate Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and threshold quantity (TQ) tracking for PSM and RMP-covered processes.

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Corrective Actions

• Lead or support thorough investigations of safety incidents, near misses, process safety events, and chemical releases using structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies such as Think Reliability, 5-Why, or Bow-Tie analysis.
• Develop, assign, track, and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) arising from incidents, audits, and inspections.
• Maintain accurate OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 logs) and manage regulatory reporting obligations to OSHA, EPA, and applicable state agencies.
• Lead or support regulatory inspections and internal/external compliance audits; prepare audit-ready documentation and gap closure plans.
• Develop and maintain site emergency response plans (ERPs), including chemical spill and release procedures, and coordinate regular drills and tabletop exercises.

Safety Training & Employee Engagement

• Design and deliver practical, operations-focused safety training covering topics such as LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, electrical safety, chemical exposure prevention, contractor safety, and emergency response.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with all mandatory regulatory and site-specific training requirements for hourly, salaried, and contractor personnel.
• Act as a visible, credible, and approachable safety leader on the plant floor building trust with frontline workers and reinforcing safe behaviors through coaching, recognition, and accountability.
• Partner with supervisors, team leads, and operators to embed safety into standard operating procedures (SOPs), toolbox talks, and shift handover processes.
• Lead or participate in safety committees, safety walks, and employee engagement programs to support a proactive, zero-harm safety culture.

Contractor Safety Management

• Administer and enforce contractor safety management programs, including pre-qualification reviews, safety orientations, permit-to-work (PTW) compliance, and field oversight.
• Conduct periodic contractor performance evaluations and communicate safety expectations prior to and during site work activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience in chemical operations
• 35+ years of H&S experience in chemical, petroleum refining, or process manufacturing environments
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), HazCom, and general industry safety standards
• Direct experience working with high-hazard materials including corrosives, reactives, or toxic chemicals
• Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations using RCA tools and drive corrective actions to closure
• Proficiency in OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, and safety management documentation
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to influence across all levels of the organization