JOB DESCRIPTION



DAP is looking to hire EH&S Specialist for the Pacific, Mo Plant.

The EH&S Specialist job functions include but not limited to implementation and maintenance of environment, health, and safety programs at DAP's Facilities Pacific, MO.

Identify, develop and implement plant safety directives in conjunction with Legal, HR and Operations departments.

Assist facilities with; compliance obligations, develop and manage implementation of directives, coordination of worker's compensation objectives, audit and assist in correction of all deficiencies of facilities for adherence to compliance objectives and directives, lead PSM/PHA compliance, assist with facility required inspections and investigations, and travel to assist other facilities will be required.


Responsibilities


Identify and Communicate Compliance Obligations
Monitor regulatory developments in environment/health/safety area for new/revised compliance obligations, areas of potential risk/liability, and advise plant leadership regarding these issues.

Assist with development of health/safety compliance strategies in conjunction with corporate directives.

Develop/distribute plain language health/safety compliance requirement directives to plant mgmt.

in conjunction with the above group.

Network with industry peers, via participation in trade associations and seminars.

Act in a Leadership Role with Plant Personnel in Fulfilling Health/Safety Compliance Obligations
Provide direction, review and oversee all safety systems.

Identify, communicate and assist in the development of Best Practices for injury prevention.

Ensure reporting/record-keeping is complete, accurate and timely per OSHA and state agency requirements, insurer's requirements and DAP mandated requirements.

Prepare and/or approve employee training materials on health/safety, conduct training where plant resources are inadequate, or where centralized training responsibility is appropriate.

Develop and maintain plant PSM/PHA/RMP activities
Lead the efforts in Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance and addressing shortfalls.

Review new, continuous improvement projects for requirements related to PHA/PSM requirements.

Ensure Adherence to Safety Compliance Obligations and Directives
Conduct monthly issue review sessions with Corporate EH&S and Plant Managers to assure facility stay in compliance and maintain safety performance objectives.

Conduct and Manage Incident Analysis Program
Lead, assist and maintain incident reporting procedures to DAP Corporate and RPM.

Evaluate trends in incidents.

Recommend corrective actions to minimize/eliminate undesirable trends.

Incorporate accident prevention programs into safety directive.

Maintain Environmental reporting requirements
Keep accurate records on plant emission calculations to maintain monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting submission requirements.

Assure plants stay in compliance with required external and internal reporting requirements.

Working knowledge of TRI, Tier II, SPCC and SWPPP is requested.


Requirements:

• EHS Degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in environmental health & safety or similar field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
  
  
• Computer software familiarity.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Experience in research skills.
• Certified Safety Professional preferred