Safety Engineer/Industrial Hygiene Lead

Safety Engineer/Industrial Hygiene Lead

Job Title Safety Engineer/Industrial Hygiene Lead
Auto req ID 2850BR
Department Americas & Europe Specialty and Performance
Region/Pole Americas
Functional Work Area EHS&S
Essential Functions/Responsibilities Summary:

The Safety Engineer / Industrial Hygiene (IH) Leader is responsible for establishing and leading continuous improvement initiatives in the site Safety and IH programs at our Selkirk, NY site. (Selkirk is located just south of Albany, NY).

Essential Functions: (Responsibilities):
.Lead efforts with operations and engineering teams to identify and execute programs designed to continually improve occupational safety and IH performance through improved ergonomics, work practices, engineering controls, etc.
.Lead employee life critical safety programs including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Rescue, Fall Protection, etc.
.Provide technical support to ensure compliance with the appropriate regulations. Serve as the plant's primary interface with regulatory agencies concerning occupational safety and IH.
.Serves as a mentor and technical advisor to operations and engineering teams; Provides support to project or incident investigations teams to help identify and mitigate risks.
.Lead employee health and physical exposure surveillance programs, including Respiratory Protection Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Asbestos Abatement Program, and Ionizing Radiation Safety Program.
.Lead Chemical Management Program, maintaining Approved Chemical List and coordinating EPA EPCRA SARA 302, 311, and 312 reporting.
.Participate in the site New Material Introduction (NMI) programs screening for potential IH impact. Approve and coordinate the management for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all site chemicals.
Qualifications/Requirements .BS in EHS discipline or Engineering or equivalent education and work experience.
.Minimum 5 years experience in Safety Engineering/Management and Industrial Hygiene
.Must be a Certified Safety Professional or able to complete certification within 6 months
.Strong communication and influencing skills; excellent personal organization

Eligibility Requirements:
. You must submit your application for employment through www.sabic-ip.com/careers to be considered
. You must be 18 years or older
. You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process
. You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process
. You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Desired Skill .Experience leading small teams of EHS professionals
.Experience interacting with regulatory agencies
.Certified Industrial Hygienist
.Certified Radiation Safety Officer
.NYS Department of Health Certified Asbestos Inspector
Country United States of America
City Albany
State/Province New York (NY)
General To apply for this position please:
Log onto www.sabic-ip.com/careers
Click on Search Openings
In the Keywords Text Box, type in the job title
Complete the required fields and submit resume

We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About our company
SABIC Innovative Plastics is a leading global supplier of engineering thermoplastics with operations in more than 35 countries, and over 9,000 employees worldwide. We are a multi-billion dollar business unit of SABIC, one of the most respected petrochemical companies in the world. As part of the SABIC family of businesses, we attract world-class diverse talent, and develop their leadership and technical skills. Every day our people redefine the plastics industry with their passion, creativity and innovation to create breakthrough solutions that enable safer, more environmentally responsible products.

No agency submittals.

The company will assist with the costs of relocation.