JOB DIMENSIONS The HSE Specialist is responsible for providing health, environmental and safety support to the Grand Rapids Plant and ensures compliance, improved performance and enhanced HSE awareness. Conducts compliance gap analysis and assessments, develops implementation plans to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards; and implements HSE management systems and work processes. KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Leads efforts to improve HSE performance by eliminating injuries, exposures, spills, and emissions * Consults with corporate HSE group to obtain clear interpretations of site-specific regulatory process, regulations, laws and associated procedures. * Recognizes and analyzes HSE risks present in the work environment and assists the team in the development of programs, procedures and/or processes to mitigate those risks. * Participate and/or lead incident investigations and corrective action processes. * Facilitates the Behavior Based Safety and THA (Task Hazard Analysis) program in accordance with corporate requirements. * Develop, coordinate and execute all HSE training programs. * Maintains training necessary to act as 2nd in command for incident commander responsibility. * Acts as liaison between the Business Unit, Arkema Inc., and site HSE network. * Lead the following systems by fulfilling the following roles: OHSAS 18001 Coordinate, Emergency Response Coordinator * The primary coordinator who will facilitate and support the occupational health and Industrial Hygiene control system * Participates in and provides data for HSE audits. * Monthly safety reporting on IMPACT and Sustainability reports. * Maintain plant SDS electronic database * Participates on PSSR's, PHA's, and project executions * Ensures compliance with HSE requirements and effective implementation of the various HSE management systems, work processes and data management systems. * Utilizes the MOC process to effectively deliver the regulatory guidance, required documentation, and training to the appropriate groups. * Maintains reporting of chemical inventory, emission (air-water-waste) metrics and other HSE data to both regulatory agencies and Corporate Arkema. * Maintains all safety and environmental records. * Interacts with government agencies and ensures permits and license are up to date. * Coordinate Industrial Hygiene activities for the plant, including personnel exposure monitoring, and maintain Job Demand Forms and PPE assessment documentation. * Manage environmental documentation for waste characterizations, waste disposal, LDAR, fugitive emissions, RCRA, etc. * Coordination of hazardous and non-hazardous waste * Participates on site team for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program. * Participates in all community outreach or Corporate Social Responsibility programs. * Coordinate inventory and procurement of safety supplies, and liaison with supplier of flame-retardant clothing provided to employees. * All other duties as assigned CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT * This position will be based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. * Works with production, maintenance, engineering, plant managers and HSE leadership to ensure compliance with HSE regulatory requirements for the Grand Rapids plant. A designer of materials and innovative solutions, Arkema shapes materials and creates new uses that accelerate customer performance. Our balanced business portfolio spans high-performance materials, industrial specialties and coating solutions. Our globally recognized brands are ranked among the leaders in the markets we serve. Reporting annual sales of 8.8 billion ($10.4 billion USD) in 2018, we employ approximately 20,000 people worldwide and operate in close to 55 countries. We are committed to active engagement with all our stakeholders. Our research centers in North America, France and Asia concentrate on advances in bio-based products, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.
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