City of Ashland Kentucky · 3 weeks ago
Safety & Compliance Engineer
US-VA-HOPEWELL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAshland Specialty Ingredients is a global specialty chemicals company, and they are seeking a Safety & Compliance Specialist to join their team in Hopewell, VA. This role involves driving continuous safety improvement, implementing safety programs, conducting incident investigations, and developing safety training programs.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Drive continuous safety improvement through coaching, employee/contractor engagement, and promote adherence to safety procedures
Implement RC-14001 and ACC Responsible Care initiatives, lead audits of safe work permits, participate in safety committees, inspections, and maintain a strong field presence (>50% of time)
Maintain OSHA logs, lead injury investigations using Root Cause Analysis, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards
Develop and deliver health and safety training (onboarding, refresher courses), coordinate Emergency Response Team training, and support continuing education for EMTs and ECAs
Recognize existing/potential hazards, develop site safety procedures, oversee industrial hygiene programs, conduct exposure assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and recommend PPE
Analyze safety performance metrics, approve new chemicals/materials (including SDS review), and provide hands-on technical solutions for safety issues, programs, and processes
Qualification
Required
Associate of Science degree in Occupational/Industrial Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Familiarity with chemical plant operations, OSHA regulations, and safety policies
Prior Emergency Response Team experience (preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment)
Ability to respond appropriately during site emergencies, including weekends and callouts
Physical capability to work in a plant environment (walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling)
Experience with fire suppression systems in a chemical manufacturing setting
Strong problem-solving skills to identify critical issues, develop action plans, and foster a positive work environment
Knowledge of cGMP, Train-the-Trainer concepts, budgeting, and cost control methods
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within Virginia and possibly nationwide
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation or willingness to obtain
OSHA 1910/1926 Outreach Trainer certification
Six Sigma certifications
Prior experience working with regulatory agencies and in a petrochemical plant environment
Benefits
Industry competitive salary and benefits
Pay-for-performance incentive plans
Company
City of Ashland Kentucky
Ashland is part of the "metro triangle" that includes Ironton, Ohio and Huntington, West Virginia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase