Health and Safety Specialist

About Orbia Polymer Solutions Vestolit:

The materials that shape everyday life from the cities we build to the healthcare we rely on start with people like you.

At Orbias Polymer Solutions (Vestolit) business we develop essential PVC solutions that enable progress in ways both visible and behind the scenes. As a global leader serving more than 80 countries our work supports industries and infrastructure that people depend on every day. Count on a collaborative purpose-driven environment where your work connects to something bigger. Theres a reason people comes first in our triple bottom line of people planet and profit. We foster a culture where individuals are valued and where you can contribute authentically as part of a global team.

Here what we create matters because everything we do is connected to advancing life around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for implementing and administering the training emergency response and PPE programs at the Henry location. Supports site HSES programs to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g. OSHA EPA ISO PSM) while maintaining a continuous audit-ready environment.

Identify develop implement and document training programs to support employee competency regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

Partner with Supervisors Engineers and Managers to support incident investigations and root cause analyses permitting programs (e.g. Hot Work Confined Space JSA) and job certifications.

Administer and maintain site fire protection systems and emergency response equipment including coordination of inspections repairs and modifications.

Maintain certifications qualifications and training required to perform HSES responsibilities including RCRA DOT HAZWOPER TSCA and NESHAP regulatory requirements

Serve as a resource to the Incident Commander during emergency situations and support incident command activities in coordination with emergency response team members.

Assist with developing maintaining and improving facility HSES Policies and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs to support corporate and regulatory requirements.

Manage and maintain site electronic databases for training and HSES recordkeeping.

Provide backup support for the EHSS Supervisor including Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) activities contractor management site security programs Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and other EHSS initiatives as needed.

Provide leadership to promote continuous improvement of the site safety culture and ensure compliance with Life Saving Rules and safety fundamentals.

Requirements:

Minimum:

• Asssociates or Bachelors degree in Emergency Response Occupational Safety Environmental Science Industrial Hygiene Engineering or a related field;

• or a minimum of five (5) years of direct HSES experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Desirable:

• Certifications and training related to this job description are preferred.

• Understanding and practical experience of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 programs.

• Experience implementing Health and Safety Programs.

• Experience with LDAR PVC MACT Boiler MACT RICE MACT and Title V requirements.

Orbias Polymer Solutions (Vestolit) business is a global leader in the development and manufacture of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) specialties backed by over 75 years of expertise and a strong industrial footprint in Europe and the Americas. Our materials are used across a wide range of industries including construction automotive healthcare and consumer applications designed to meet high standards of quality consistency and reliability.

Committed to sustainable development we continue to advance solutions produced with non-fossil-based resources while supporting the transition toward a circular economy. With a global network of production and innovation capabilities we partner with customers around the world to meet evolving needs.

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage a 401(k)-retirement savings plan paid company holidays paid vacation time paid sick time parental leave short- and long-term disability leave and an employee assistance program. At Orbia we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

Orbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.