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Safety Specialist II

Requisition ID:  6512
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. 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

 

This position provides emergency response support to the El Dorado Central, South, West, and Brine Department locations. This includes responding to chemical, fire, injury, weather, and medical emergencies. This position also includes safety support, providing guidance to operations, maintenance, and contractor services to maintain compliance and prevent incidents and injuries throughout LANXESS El Dorado Facilities. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Organize emergency response training activities and topics for the El Dorado emergency response and operational teams. Manage emergency brigade pay structure through training and progression documentation. 
  • Manage safety/emergency response documentation, policies, and training information for designated areas of responsibility. 
  • Manage the El Dorado site emergency equipment/PPE inspections, testing, and repair programs and prepare to present conditions during audits. 
  • Perform emergency response audits, including audits on equipment, systems, and areas of responsibility. 
  • Conduct emergency response drills annualy at the El Dorado sites. 
  • Coordinate with state, county, and city officials, along with the Union County LECP, for emergency response coordination outside LANXESS. 
  • Develop and deliver effective communications to the El Dorado sites on subjects related to safety and emergency response.
  • Maintain the site emergency communication systems

Requirements

 

  • NFPA 1081 certification, First Responder certification, Incident Commander training, Occupational Safety, or related combination of education and experience. 
  • 3+ years of experience 
  • Demonstrated ability to make quick and accurate decisions in high-pressure situations. 
  • Ability to develop and write reports for compliance and regulatory obligations, audits, and safety communications - both internal and external. 
  • Ability to develop detailed safety and compliance training for emergency responders. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

 

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.  

 
Join the LANXESS team!

 


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