Environment Health Safety Specialist

Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Longview, WA

• Prepare and maintain all HSE training materials, manage the training matrix and records, and coordinate all training activities.
• Develop and deliver training programs on safety standards and best practices.
• Maintain a daily field presence by participating in safety committees and conducting audits for housekeeping, safe work permits, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Review safe work permit pre-plans and lead initiatives for continuous safety improvement.
• Develop, review, and maintain Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, training, and drills.
• Track safety metrics, analyze incident data, and prepare reports for management.
• Stay updated on regulations and ensure compliance.
• Manage safety programs including Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respirator Safety, Hazard Communication, Contractor Safety, PPE, Powered Industrial Trucks, and other health and safety programs.
• Conduct internal and external compliance audits and participate in site safety inspections.
• Coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities including employee exposure monitoring and risk mitigation.

• Previous experience as an Occupational Health & Safety professional required; degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications or equivalent experience considered.
• Strong knowledge of hazards and controls in high‑risk chemical industry activities.
• Ability to perform Job Safety Analyses (JSA).
• Knowledge of OSHA & Washington State regulations and NFPA/ANSI/NEC safety standards.
• Familiarity with chemical manufacturing hazards and OSHA PSM preferred.
• Experience in incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with safety training and Management of Change (MOC).
• Contractor oversight experience.
• Strong communication, time management, interpersonal, and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work effectively across organizational levels and write/review SOPs and policies.

• Work outdoors in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, vibration).
• Walk long distances, climb ladders, carry equipment (up to 50 lbs), bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and work in confined spaces or at heights.
• Frequent repetitive motions and occasional fine hand work.
• Operate vehicles and tools.
• Work around heavy equipment while wearing required PPE (gloves, boots, hard hat, hearing protection, respirator).

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA) with High‑Deductible PPO XD
• Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
• Disability Coverage - Short‑Term and Long‑Term
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Norton Life Lock  identity theft protection
• Aflac benefits

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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