INEOS Acetyls · 22 hours ago
Safety Engineer
Underwood Dr, Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expINEOS Acetyls is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals and specialty chemicals. The Safety Engineer is responsible for overseeing safety and fire protection issues, ensuring compliance with OSHA and NFPA standards, and managing the site's emergency preparedness plans. This role provides guidance to the health and safety team and supervises contractors involved in emergency and security preparedness programs.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Supporting the line organization and plant functional teams via direct involvement in routine and non-routine activities
Developing and implementing site Safety and IH procedures
Assessing new technologies and practices to reduce the risk of injuries/illnesses and evaluating trends and site performance on safety and health system elements to make recommendations for improvements
Develop and implement contractor safety management programs, including routine contractor safety approvals
Coordinate audits such as 20 Principles, VPP recertification and Operation Audits
Review and assist with contractor safety approvals
Review and approve new chemicals brought onsite as SME for safety
Manage safety programs such as SME for new chemical approvals
Assisting and/or conducting risk assessments, compliance assurance audits and incident investigations
Providing health and safety expertise in projects and maintenance planning to ensure incorporation of H&S concerns and activities into work development and execution
Manage audits for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, insurance audits, and other as needed or requested
Prepare and deliver safety communications for site meetings as safety op toolbox discussion rapid incident reports, SHE alerts and other safety communications as required
Lead or assist with incident investigations, MOC and PSSR as needed
Lead Special Projects as part of site safety improvement initiatives
Perform incident/injury trend analysis
Perform advocacy on behalf of the site on emerging safety issues
Ensure site compliance with INEOS (IGGN) and regulatory requirements such as OSHA
Review and improve safety systems such as work permits, JSA
Maintain a good working relationship with key government personnel
Maintain contacts for access to key community and governmental leaders
Participate in selected industry associations/trade groups to benchmark and leverage learnings
Maintain a good working relationship with key local community and government leaders
Maintain contacts for access to key community and governmental leaders
Participate and maintain good working relationships with CIMA leadership and members
Maintain sufficient site ERT staffing levels and training to meet desired response for any emergencies such as fire, rescue, security threat, medical and hazmat
Coordinate and provide training and drills for site ERT and IMT to support and manage emergencies
Manage specific threats, such as Bomb Threats
Facilitate Inclement Weather site preparation by tracking potential site impacts and communicating details
Oversee operation and maintenance of site emergency response equipment
Conduct inspections and audits to improve site preparedness
Available to support the site as needed
Lead and participate in investigations as required
Oversee technicians who provide support to site emergency preparedness programs and equipment
Conduct periodic performance reviews and workload prioritization to maintain continuous delivery while enhancing team productivity
Mentor, coach, motivate, and evaluate the team
Maintain ongoing motivation and moral of 100% voluntary ERT
Oversee site workforce while they function as members of ERT
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, health and safety, industrial hygiene or other engineering related field
6 + years of Occupational Safety & Health experience and manufacturing experience in a chemical facility or refinery
Experience as a firefighter, HAZMAT and Rescue Technician
Knowledge in all aspects of petrochemical safety
Fire Service Instructor
Previous experience in developing and implementing manufacturing site health and safety procedures
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing operations
Understanding of project management
Familiarity with basic safety and environmental management systems
Knowledge in advanced emergency response techniques including firefighting, rescue, medical and Hazmat
Previous experience in developing and implementing manufacturing site emergency preparedness plans
Advanced knowledge of fire protection systems, i.e. deluge and fire detection
Leadership
Strong teamwork skills
Initiative and innovation
Problem Solving & good judgement
Tolerance to high stress situations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective presentation skills
Basic knowledge of workplace computer applications
Preferred
Board-Certified Credentialed Safety Professional; (ASP)
Company
INEOS Acetyls
INEOS Acetyls is a global producer of acetic acid and a range of derivatives. Across Europe, the US and Asia, we have eight production sites.
201-500 employees
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