Mcc Group
Safety Specialist (at Gelest)
Glen Rock, Pennsylvania · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$60k-$80kDetected 30 days ago
ReactCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOSHA
About the role
- Additionally, the Safety Specialist will aid the EH&S staff in various tasks including documentation, writing SOPs and incident/near miss tracking and investigation.
- Supplemental Company Information - The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 annually.
- Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.
Responsibilities
- The Safety Specialist is responsible for evaluating, building, and providing training for Gelest staff on EH&S related topics.
Requirements
- Serve as a daily EH&S presence within Operations, including required participation in Operations morning meetings, to actively support and reinforce a strong safety culture.
- Administer and maintain EH&S programs and systems, including the Respiratory Protection Program (respirator fit testing), forklift certification, Life Saving Rules engagement, and required state certifications.
- Support OSHA recordkeeping requirements, including OSHA 300 log administration, and prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation (OSHA, EPA, DEP, etc.).
Skills
- OSHA, DOT, and EPA regulatory knowledge required. Industrial hygiene knowledge a plus.
- Experience in the chemical industry a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to conduct training.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to react quickly to eliminate risks, identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Wear personal protective equipment as needed.
- Pass respirator fit test as required by OSHA.
- Must be able to hear/see and respond to all communications and alarms.
- Lift up to 25lbs.
- Must have flexibility to cover evening training on a regular basis.
Compensation
- Supplemental Company Information - The salary range for this position is $60,000-$80,000 annually.
Company info
- Job Description:
- Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Safety Specialist to join our Environmental Health & Safety team at our Glen Rock, PA location.
- This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering innovative specialty chemical solutions to customers worldwide.
- Principal Accountabilities:
- Develop, evaluate, deliver, and maintain EH&S training programs through web-based and in-person instruction; mentor employees on EH&S topics and maintain all associated training documentation, certifications, and records.
- Develop, review, update, and maintain EH&S standard operating procedures (SOPs), job safety analyses (JSAs), permits, and related documentation to ensure compliance with corporate, OSHA, EPA, and DEP requirements.
- Conduct field-level EH&S activities, including PPE assessments, hazard inspections, GEMBA walks, LOTO verification, confined space and hot work permitting, line breaking, contractor safety coordination, and corrective action follow-up.
- Inspect, maintain, and coordinate repairs for EH&S equipment and systems, including SCBA units, chemical fume hoods, eyewash stations, and safety showers.
- Identify unsafe behaviors and conditions, proactively mitigate risks, and partner with departments to implement sustainable safety solutions.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; administer incident records; perform root cause analyses (RCAs); track corrective actions; and prepare timely weekly and monthly incident status reports in accordance with corporate timelines.
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