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HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist

Monument ChemicalPasadena, Texas, USA
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Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry - and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you'll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.

This role assists with coordinating, implementing, executing tasks and maintaining a proactive plant specific program to achieve Plant Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

  • Reports To : (position) HSSE Manager
  • Ensures the implementation of day-to-day Safety & Health programs
  • Acts as the Plant resource for Safety and Health information on procedures, guidelines, and standards.
  • Plant contact for Safety and Health issues.
  • Captures and ensures completion of safety items using PM Ops Audit Module.
  • Evaluate PPE available and make best selections to meet our needs / requirements.
  • Manage Uniforms : fits, orders, repairs, locker assignments etc.
  • Coaches / trains teams and individuals on Safety and Health related tasks, activities, and requirements.
  • Owns safety procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Update as needed to address changes in regulations.
  • Assign and track annual safety training to cover OSHA and site required training topics.
  • Orientates new hires
  • Assists in developing and achieving area or plant Safety & Health goals.
  • Assists in coordinating the Safety and Health monitoring, data collection, analyzing and reporting for the Plant.
  • As required participates in the Safety and Health related reviews and projects.
  • Customer audits / questionnaires
  • New product and raw material reviews via ProjecX
  • MOCs / PSSRs
  • Performs observations and audits in the : Safety and Health related areas.
  • Inspects machinery, equipment and working conditions in an industrial setting to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
  • Observe workers to determine use of prescribed personal protective equipment including respirators and fall protection.
  • Provide feedback to workforce and offer assistance to ensure safe work behaviors.
  • Audit permits, LOTO, CHAT, Vehicle and equipment inspections, housekeeping, procedure use policy etc.
  • As required conducts and documents investigations of incidents and ensures follow up actions to prevent reoccurrences are addressed.
  • Medical Clinic Site Primary Contact.
  • Pre-employment physical and D / S coordinator
  • Injury case management
  • Annual physicals
  • Random D / S
  • Site emergency response team member
  • Must obtain and maintain EMR certificate
  • Fire, Rescue, Hazmat Team member
  • Assist with management of teams
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

  • Required High School or Equivalent Diploma and Safety & Health certifications (COSHO, SHEP, Etc.) or degree in OSHA.

    • Experience Qualifications

  • Required 3+ years of experience working in a Health & Safety oriented role
  • Required 5+ years of working in an OSHA regulated industry (preferably Chemical Manufacturing)

    • Skills and Abilities

  • Safety minded and self-motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and Process Safety Management
  • Performing audits and leading Root Cause investigations
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus
  • CPR / First Aid certification a plus

    • Working Conditions / Physical Demands

  • Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.
  • Sitting. Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day.
  • Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms multiple times per day.
  • Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.
  • Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
  • Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
  • Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
  • Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
  • Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force consistently in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Lifting. Raising objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
  • Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Subject to environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
  • Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.
  • Subject to vibration. Exposure to movements of the extremities or whole body. Operate / drive utility vehicle
  • Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
  • Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for tasks as required. FRC uniform, hard hat, safety toe work boots, respiratory protection, safety glasses, chemical googles, face shield, gloves etc.

    • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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