Sr. Safety Specialist

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Chester, VA, USAPosted:
Job Family: SC03 - ISC HSE

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Salary Advan Six  plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities.

Advan Six strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect. Please view a short video about our company here, Advan Six Video . For more information on Advan Six, please visit our website at  Why work at Advan Six?
• We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Position Summary:

The Sr. Safety Specialist provides global support for driving safety excellent. This position focuses on the implementation of effective operating mechanisms that assure regulatory compliance, management of HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) programs, achievement of performance excellence at the operating line level, and supporting a mature HSE culture via the systematic processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate a strong commitment to HSE excellence and a passion for occupational safety
· Lead by example and engage and inspire employees daily to want to work safely and look out for their co-workers' well-being
· Develop and support the implementation of HSE programs and practices consistent with the regulatory and corporate requirements
· Provide expert technical support across the organization
· Assist in establishing vision, goals, objectives, and targets for HSE performance; assist in developing quality metrics to drive performance improvement
· Provide expert hands-on technical involvement on issues, programs, and processes involving compliance with HSE standards and policies
· Provide assistance to maintain and improve site HSE Management System in accordance with Responsible Care 14001 standards
· Provide expert technical support for Industrial Hygiene Programs including Personnel & Area Sampling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) selection and compliance, Hazard Communication Program, Chemical Approvals, and Training
· Participate in HSE activities and teams to improve and drive the HSE maturity level via Continuous Improvement
· Support the HSE programs by engaging and spending in the time operating areas daily
· Manage the site loss prevention programs
· Participate in the development, implementation, and verification of the site’s compliance training programs
· Assist and support the operating areas on a 24/7 basis as needed. (i.e. plant turn a rounds)

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental science, engineering, chemistry, or related
· Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or others a plus
· Radiation Safety Officer or working knowledge of Radiation Programs a plus
· Six Sigma (Green Belt certified) or equivalent…