Job Description
Job Overview:
SUMMARY: This position will lead and manage all matters concerning health, safety, environmental and security of the facility and employees, there by assisting the facility in achieving its vision of zero incidents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by facility management and the Eastman corporate HSES team as coordinated by the Site Manager.
Health
Manage compliance of employee health policies including injury management, accident investigations and hazardous chemical safety data sheets. Manage employee health initiatives such as:
- Injury management to minimize the effect of injuries on the employee and the company incident rate metrics (i.e. LWCIR, OIR, TIR)
- Accident investigations to determine root cause of incidents and application of corrective action plans
- Safety data sheet inventory up to date and accurate
- Medical supplies and first aid kits in facility
- AED/CPR Inspections/Training Coordination
Safety:
Manage continuous improvement of a mill wide safety program that is exemplary of the highest industrial standards. Assist management in formulating policy and regulations relating to safety culture improvement including:
- Maintain and manage the effectiveness of site policies and procedures such as: lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, fall protection, etc.
- Coordinate and conduct safety-related training per company policies and OSHA requirements
- Coordinate/Plan Safety Training Day(s)
- Select and maintain safety and personal protective equipment. Manage safety supply company
- Active participant in Safety Committee
- Develop, coordinate, organize and communicate safety inspections and audits of various safety and regulatory requirements
- Conduct new employee safety orientations and routine safety training sessions and toolbox talks
- Conduct contractor safety orientations for shutdowns and outside contract work
- Coordinate completion and maintenance of job hazard analyses
- Maintain and update emergency response plans and procedures
- Assist in implementation of process safety management plan for flammable chemicals
- Maintain training records
- Monitor and communicate activities with safety-related work orders
- Assist with risk assessment evaluations of new or modified equipment
Environmental
Manage compliance efforts for federal, state and local environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, hazardous waste and universal waste. Provide positive, professional, effective representation of KT LLC to regulatory agencies. Manage monitoring and reporting requirements for environmental regulations such as:
- Title V Air permit
- SPDES Wastewater Permit
- Wastewater treatment plant operations
- SARA Title III Hazardous Chemical Inventory
- Toxic Release Inventory
- Great Lakes Water Withdrawal
- City of Watertown Wastewater Permit
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- RCRA Hazardous Waste
- Universal Waste disposal
- Underground Storage Tank requirements
- Mill Water Treatment System
- Recycling programs
- Other miscellaneous regulatory requirements
Hazardous Waste
This position may have to collect or transport hazardous waste from the point of accumulation to the point of disposal. This position will require training in both the awareness level of hazardous waste operations, and the operations level. This training will be conducted at the time of hire, and annually thereafter. Individuals in this position must be able to comply with site procedures related to hazardous waste and must at all times mitigate the regulatory risk associated with hazardous waste operations.
Security
Manage security initiatives of the facility to ensure the safety and security of employees and property such as:
- Alarm system monitoring and upgrades
- Fire suppression systems testing and upgrades
- Emergency evacuation plans, procedures and drills
- Security camera system monitoring and upgrades
Quality:
Supports, maintains and continually improves Knowlton Technologies, LLC Quality Management System in accordance with requirements of the IATF 16949 International Standard. Employee has the role and responsibility to follow the work instructions and Current Best Practices that support the KT Value Stream Maps.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully the incumbent must accomplish each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree required in occupational safety, environmental or related engineering field. Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with managerial experience preferred. Certified Safety Professional is also a plus.
SKILLS
Strong verbal and written communication skills, good analytical skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities and the ability to work in a cooperative, team-oriented atmosphere
Strong initiative, focus and follow-through skills
Strong computer skills in standard office software programs
Effective organization and planning skills
Mechanical aptitude
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Since the facility is located on multiple levels, the employee must possess the ability to climb stairs on a routine basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
EEO Statement
Knowlton Technologies, LLC, a Division of Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. M/F/Disability/Vet
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