Safety Engineer

Company Overview

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.

Position Overview

The Safety Engineer’s primary objective is to lead and guide all site safety activity.  This role is critical to identification of and execution of projects identified to reduce safety hazards in the process areas. In addition, the execution of Hexion’s strategic and tactical plan for all Health, Safety and Security matters for the manufacturing site will be a key objective. The successful candidate understands the regulatory and tactical overlap of the Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Process Safety regulations. The Safety Engineer partners with and is a resource for Safety/Operations training at the site. This position fosters a culture of engagement, empowerment, partnership and compliance through direction and oversight of programs that support Hexion’s primary goal of a compliant and incident-free workplace. The Safety Engineer plans and directs activities ensuring alignment with the corporation’s EHS goals and initiatives at the manufacturing site. The position provides leadership, coaching and technical expertise to site leadership teams and site associates to meet these goals.  

Job Responsibilities

• Assess facility operations for regulatory applicability, and local regulatory compliance with health, safety and security requirements
• Provide ongoing observations/coaching to associates to drive safety improvements and improve safety performance for the site
• Partner with the site to deliver safety/operations training to associates; identify KPIs for measurement of success
• Partner with Global Engineering team to identify, design and execute projects to reduce safety hazards in the workplace
• Engage with associates at all levels to drive and support health and safety programs (e.g., workplace safety and contractor administration) 
• Assist in the development and lead implementation of health and safety programs
• Actively participate on EHS project teams
• Ensure delivery of safety training programs to instruct employees in site EHS policies and procedures
• Focus on promoting and supporting an EHS culture from within by driving the implementation of core EHS programs, policies and initiatives
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective action through cause mapping and 5-why analysis
• Be an active, engaged part of the site leadership team by interacting with associates remotely and in the field

Competencies

Leadership:

• Provide tactical direction and health and safety leadership for facilties
• Identify improvement opportunities and drive projects/programs to achieve improved metrics
• Establish communication channels to ensure execution of EHS strategic initiatives, projects and expectations 
• Develop partnerships with site associates and site leaders 
• Actively engage and coach associates to drive a positive and safe culture 
• Participate on Corporate teams and initiatives, as applicable

Operational EHS Management

• Support regional execution of health and safety performance & cultural metrics 
• Local subject matter expert for key health and safety programs
• Actively engage associates and site teams in the field
• Provide opportunities for positive recognition
• Lead and facilitate incident investigations and ensure a robust process is in place to determine corrective and preventive actions 
• Support PHAs and other PSM processes to ensure EHS matters are fully addressed at all sites 
• Provide oversight and management of site health and safety related action items 
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Safe Work Permitting process, Life Saving Rules, and other safety and environmental procedures 
• Participate in development and execution of site capital expense process relating to health and safety

Regulatory Compliance:

• Support compliance assurance programs for all applicable local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Have a working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and its applicability in chemical/industrial settings
• Have a working knowledge of security requirements in chemical/industrial settings 
• Have a basic understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations to support the intersection of environmental regulations with health and safety compliance

Auditing and Management Systems:

• Track and act on standardized EHS performance & cultural metrics on a routine basis consistent with company requirements 
• Identify and implement initiatives to drive continuous improvement
• Administer, plan, coordinate, and execute company adopted EHS management systems & ensure the site complies and meets deadlines on all management systems
• Conduct periodic assessments of sites’ EHS programs including contractor activities
• Support the corporate audit program and regulatory audits as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience as a health and safety professional in a Chemical Manufacturing environment 
• Experience in Process Safety Management required
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of health and safety regulations
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and self-directed at times
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to effectively engage and build trust with all levels in the organization
• Ability to lead and influence project teams and program execution
• Passion for recognizing and leading positive change
• Aptitude to lead and make challenging decisions in any situation

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field such as electrical, industrial, chemical, or mechanical required.
• Professional engineer (PE) license and/or professional certifications (CSP/ASP) is a plus

Travel

• Up to 25% domestic travel 

Other

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.