DAP - Pacific, MO
posted 3 days ago
About the position
DAP is looking to hire an EH&S Specialist for the Pacific, MO Plant. The EH&S Specialist job functions include but are not limited to the implementation and maintenance of environment, health, and safety programs at DAP's Facilities in Pacific, MO. The role involves identifying, developing, and implementing plant safety directives in conjunction with Legal, HR, and Operations departments. The specialist will assist facilities with compliance obligations, develop and manage the implementation of directives, coordinate worker's compensation objectives, audit and assist in the correction of all deficiencies of facilities for adherence to compliance objectives and directives, lead PSM/PHA compliance, assist with facility-required inspections and investigations, and travel to assist other facilities as required.
Responsibilities
- Identify and Communicate Compliance Obligations
- Monitor regulatory developments in the environment/health/safety area for new/revised compliance obligations, areas of potential risk/liability, and advise plant leadership regarding these issues.
- Assist with the development of health/safety compliance strategies in conjunction with corporate directives.
- Develop/distribute plain language health/safety compliance requirement directives to plant management.
- Network with industry peers via participation in trade associations and seminars.
- Act in a Leadership Role with Plant Personnel in Fulfilling Health/Safety Compliance Obligations
- Provide direction, review, and oversee all safety systems.
- Identify, communicate, and assist in the development of Best Practices for injury prevention.
- Ensure reporting/record-keeping is complete, accurate, and timely per OSHA and state agency requirements, insurer's requirements, and DAP mandated requirements.
- Prepare and/or approve employee training materials on health/safety, conduct training where plant resources are inadequate, or where centralized training responsibility is appropriate.
- Develop and maintain plant PSM/PHA/RMP activities
- Lead the efforts in Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance and addressing shortfalls.
- Review new, continuous improvement projects for requirements related to PHA/PSM requirements.
- Ensure Adherence to Safety Compliance Obligations and Directives
- Conduct monthly issue review sessions with Corporate EH&S and Plant Managers to assure facility compliance and maintain safety performance objectives.
- Conduct and Manage Incident Analysis Program
- Lead, assist, and maintain incident reporting procedures to DAP Corporate and RPM.
- Evaluate trends in incidents and recommend corrective actions to minimize/eliminate undesirable trends.
- Incorporate accident prevention programs into safety directives.
- Maintain Environmental reporting requirements
- Keep accurate records on plant emission calculations to maintain monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting submission requirements.
- Assure plants stay in compliance with required external and internal reporting requirements.
Requirements
- EHS Degree preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or similar field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Computer software familiarity.
- Working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
- Experience in research skills.
- Certified Safety Professional preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Pension
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive health insurance rates
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free wellness programs
