Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist
Longview, WA
Key Responsibilities
· 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.
Requirements
· 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.
Physical Requirements
· 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).
Benefits
· 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
· NortonLifeLock identity theft protection
· Aflac benefits
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