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Industrial Hygiene Safety Specialist

Requisition ID:  6559
Location: 

El Dorado, AR, US, 71730

Business Unit / Group Function:  Polymer Additives
Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Level of Experience:  Intermediate

Employee Type: Regular

 

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.

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!

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Job Highlights

 

This position serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert to (1) develop and maintain Industrial Hygiene standards and procedures, (2) advance the health and safety culture and effectively leverage and apply learnings, and (3) drive continuous improvement, and promote a culture of urgency and zero tolerance for unsafe conditions and behaviors across all LANXESS South Arkansas facilities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop and implement the site’s Industrial Hygiene and occupational health processes, which include but are not limited to the identification, assessment, prevention, and control of occupational health hazards and risks.
  • Create a process and develop tools to evaluate, anticipate, measure, and control potential industrial hygiene-related exposures, including chemical, physical, and biological exposures. Create processes to conduct qualitative and quantitative IH assessments to understand potential exposures and implement systems to ensure exposures are below regulatory and/or applicable recommended exposure levels.
  • Manage and track IH data and metrics and report as appropriate. Manage, calibrate, utilize IH equipment and/or oversee labs that provide the equipment or services. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (OSHA Z tables, 1910.94, 1910.134, 1910.1200, etc.)
  • Develop and implement compliance processes, including—but not limited to—respiratory protection (fit testing), chemical protective equipment, ergonomics, hearing conservation, medical surveillance, exposure monitoring, blood-borne pathogens, hazard communication, etc.

Requirements

 

  • Bachelor's degree in the Health, Occupational Safety, or related field or equivalent combination of work experience and education. 
  • 3+ years of experience working in this field is strongly preferred. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience developing and writing reports for compliance and regulatory obligations, audits, and safety communications both internal and external. 
  • Ability to communicate detailed safety compliance and regulatory information to employees.
  • Prior experience performing Safety and Industrial Hygiene audits and inspecting chemical processing units and facilities.

 

 

What we offer you

 

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
  • 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. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. 

 
Join the LANXESS team!

 


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