Site Safety & Occupational Health Specialist

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking a Site Safety & Occupational Health Specialist to join our growing Thermal and Specialized Solutions Operations team! This position will report directly to the Plant Manager in our El Dorado, Arkansas location. This is a highly visible, hands-on role serving as the sole Site Safety & Occupational Health Leader onsite. The role provides in-depth safety and health expertise, partnering with site management and serving as a key resource to employees and other stakeholders. Areas of responsibility include safety, contractor safety, occupational health, process safety, fire protection, and ergonomics. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, this role advises site leadership on safety and occupational health risks, priorities, and compliance matters, while serving as the primary liaison between the site and Corporate EHS. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Occupational Health Function: Serve as a site occupational health resource to leadership and new and existing employees providing knowledge, interpretation, and input for key decision making while understanding the health and status of the program. Maintain up to date and compliant manuals, policies, procedures, record keeping, and make appropriate changes/improvements to create a comprehensive and effective Occupational Health program. Conduct routine OH compliance audits, champion PPE program, HAZCOM program, and serve as the site’s Ergonomic Facilitator and SDS coordinator while providing training and implementation of these programs. Coordinate with the landlord Radiation Safety Officer to ensure Chemours compliance with policy and regulatory requirements. Manages the Air and Noise Monitoring Programs and maintains monitoring equipment. Connect the outside resources to the site that may improve the OH program Maintain the site’s control and documentation of Chemicals and Proprietary products Maintain the Chemical Data Management System Safety Resource Function : Serve as a site safety resource to leadership and new and existing employees providing knowledge, interpretation (Corporate and OSHA standards), and input for key decision making while understanding the health and status of the program. Maintain up to date and compliant manuals, policies, procedures, record keeping, and make appropriate changes/improvements to create a comprehensive and effective safety program. Lead and participate in First party and Second party Responsible Care audits related to safety and OH practices Represent the Safety in Process Hazards Reviews and Pre-startup Inspections Conduct frequent safety observational behavior-based engagements in the process areas and perform Job Safety Analysis Manage maintaining the site’s Safety Equipment - fire extinguishers, oxygen meters, respirators, ELSA packs, Gastec meters, etc. Serve as site contract administrator to drive contractor safety and engagement. Emergency Response Coordinator to ensure compliance with standards including training, drills and working with landlord EOC. Fire Safety Resource for El Dorado, Arkansas Manage the OSHA recordkeeping in classifying injury and illnesses, including assisting in case management, investigation of information to document rationale for classifying injuries and illnesses, and document information Participation with corporate S&OH, Emergency Response, Fire Safety, Operational Learning and appropriate corporate network meetings. In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: 3+ years occupational safety experience in the petrochemical/chemical industry, a refinery, or a similar industry Strong leadership abilities to motivate and coach personnel to accomplish regional, department and company-wide strategic goals Experience with OSHA Regulation Compliance and Interpretation Experience conducting safety data analysis and continuous improvement Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines as well as manage change and work independently. The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit : Graduate degree in Occupational Safety or Engineering Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene/Safety, Environment Management/Safety Engineering or related field Experience supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) programs in a chemical manufacturing or other high-hazard industrial environment. Preferred candidate would be credentialed as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or in the Comprehensive Practice of Industrial Hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (or equivalent certification recognized by the International Occupational Hygiene Association National Accreditation Recognition Committee). Experience applying Lean methodologies to maintenance processes and supporting the implementation of business systems Benefits: Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Benefits Packages 401(k) Match Tuition Reimbursement Learning & Development opportunities Strong Inclusion & Diversity Company-paid volunteer days We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting . Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E-Verify employer Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do. Pay Range (in local currency): $97,843 0 $152,880 Chemours Level: 25 Annual Bonus Target: 8% The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do. Pay Range (in local currency): $97,843.00 - $152,880.00 Chemours Level: 25 Annual Bonus Target: 8% The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."