EHSS Specialist

Who we are: LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available Join our Team Job Highlights Manage safety training for the Naugatuck & Shelton employees (on-boarding, compliance training, via self and outsourced trainers). Ensure that contractors are provided required safety training through coordination with the site Maintenance contractor. Ergonomic assessments as required. Maintain safety training records. RCMS Activities: Compliance related plans, actions, documentation, training, Audit preparation and execution. Documentation of the above in the Safety & Compliance SharePoint portal which is 'owned' and maintained by this individual. RCMS including, but not limited to Compliance Calendar update and actions coordinated, Annual Management review, annual Aspect and Impacts updated. Naugatuck Safety meetings: Monthly HSE Team meeting (preparation and leadership) Attend Department safety meetings each month (3), present site level content HALO Meeting - Behavior Based Safety - attend, consultant 4 - 4.5 days per week on-site in Naugatuck. Shelton Safety meetings Reconstitute non-existant Shelton site Safety program. Meet with Office managers and create an appropriate Office program. 0.5 - 1.0 day a week on-site in Shelton. Emergency response & Hazardous Waste Compliance: Maintain the site Safety Coordinator & First Responder lists and ensure that they are current on appropriate. Participate in NEMA Naugatuck Emergency Management Association Ensure emergency trainjing and drills are executed Coordinate the 90 day pick-up of Waste in both Naugatuck buildings including the contractor preparation visits, signing manifests, maintainming waste profile data with the vendor, filing appropriate regulatory waste reports. Maintain, create, record, and distribute the monthly corporate NAFTA HSE KPI report. Maintain HSSE statistical databases for assessment, planning, and management reporting on a regular basis. Track Naug/Shelton site level corrective actions with associated OSHA recordable incidents, and any HSE or facilities corrective actions. Additional Job Responsibilities Acts as the main Connecticut safety contact for all employees reporting to the Naugatuck and Shelton. Works with Corporate PTSE / HSEQ and Business Unit HSE experts and the Facilities Managers to ensure compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and CT State regulations and LXS Directives. Maintains the site OSHA 300 log and electronic reporting requirements to OSHA. Incident and accident investigations. Leadership role in investigations, TapRoot trained, proper documentation in Velocity and Intelex systems achieved. Guide SOP, JSA, MOC type activities of employees Requirements Bachelor's degree in a safety related field of study is required. Minimum of 3 years of EHSS experience with knowledge of occupational safety, environmental, security, and waste handling requirements. Knowledge of Connecticut laws and regulations strongly preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, SharePoint, other specific Software to be learned if not already proficient. Must be able to interact professionaly and successfully with various levels of management, up to and including senior management. An ideal candidate would be a people person and proactive in engaging with others. What we offer you: Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care. Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global 'Xwork' program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. Join the LANXESS team Requisition ID: 6320 Location: Naugatuck, CT, US, 06770 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Work Arrangement: Onsite Level of Experience: Intermediate

Created: 2024-11-02