Occupational & Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

The OEHS Specialist supports Advan Six occupational and environmental health and safety programs with emphasis on hazardous building materials, industrial hygiene, Hazard Communication and the Chemical Hygiene Program. Reporting to the IH / OH Manager, this role assists with field assessments, exposure monitoring, sampling, contractor coordination, regulatory documentation, laboratory chemical hygiene practices, and ISO 9001-aligned quality expectations in a chemical manufacturing environment.

The position helps promote safe work execution, regulatory compliance, effective risk reduction, and alignment with Advan Six site standards and Responsible Care principles.

• Support Advan Six OEHS programs involving hazardous building materials, asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, indoor air quality, Hazard Communication, the Chemical Hygiene Program, Quality Lab operations, and industrial hygiene hazards.
• Conduct field assessments, inspections, exposure monitoring, sample collection, and hazardous building materials surveys under senior OEHS/CIH guidance.
• Support asbestos and lead inspections, sampling plans, abatement oversight, clearance activities, contractor coordination, and project documentation.
• Support approved contractors performing hazardous building materials work to ensure safe execution and site compliance.
• Prepare or support field notes, sampling records, chain-of-custody forms, regulatory notifications, technical reports, work scopes, and compliance documentation.
• Apply OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards, EPA requirements, state asbestos and lead requirements, Advan Six site procedures, Responsible Care expectations, and applicable quality-system documentation practices.
• Support the site Chemical Hygiene Program by assisting with laboratory hazard assessments, chemical storage and handling reviews, ventilation and exposure control guidance, PPE evaluations, training support, and documentation for Quality Lab activities.
• Partner with Quality Lab personnel, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, Occupational Health, contractors, project managers, and site leadership to support safe work execution, ISO 9001-aligned procedures, audit readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Support risk recognition, exposure control, corrective action tracking, continuous improvement, and travel to Advan Six sites as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety Management, Industrial Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field; OR an Associate’s degree or High School diploma/GED with relevant industry certifications and demonstrated experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS), industrial hygiene, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in OH, IH, EHS, environmental consulting, hazardous building materials, laboratory safety, Quality Lab support, construction safety, or related work.
• Knowledge of occupational exposure assessment, hazardous materials, chemical manufacturing, laboratory chemical safety, environmental compliance, and workplace health and safety practices.
• Working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards, EPA requirements, Responsible Care, and related HSE regulations.
• Knowledge of Hazard Communication requirements, including chemical labeling, safety data sheets, employee training, and chemical inventory support.
• Knowledge of Chemical Hygiene Program requirements and laboratory safety practices, including chemical storage, labeling, ventilation, PPE, exposure controls, and laboratory hazard assessments.
• Experience supporting ISO 9001-aligned quality…