Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist (Exton, PA)

Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist

Exton, PA (On-Site)

The Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist will support development of site Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) policy and annual and long-term plans in compliance with corporate requirements and relevant laws and regulations, will implement defined parts of the site SHE plan and will also support site implementation and maintenance of dsm-firmenich SHE requirements.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, organize, and conduct SHE-related training programs, including, work permit, incident investigation, root cause, LOTO, etc.

• Conduct risk assessments as required on various process equipment and tasks to quantify risk and recommend risk reduction measures to intended audience (i.e. production, maintenance, etc).

• Support environmental compliance by managing waste disposal process, air emissions inventory, and dsm-firmenich Triple P reporting.

• Assists in maintaining Management of Change process, including review of changes for SHE implications.

• Develop and support occupational health processes including performing Health Risk Assessments, IH planning and monitoring and development of related programs such as Hearing Conservation, Respiratory Protection and Ergonomics.

• Supports site in the preparation and execution of SHE Plan.

• Advise on wide-ranging scope of SHE issues.

• Supports Emergency Response Plan with participation and assistance with training activities.

• Develops and conducts drills and resolves identified gaps.

• Audits for compliance with SHE requirements and progress of implementation of SHE Plan.

• Ability to either take the lead or participate in incident investigations and the judgment to make the correct decision based on each situation.

• Lead participants through site Root Cause Analysis methodology to arrive at sound causes and solutions to incidents.

• Works to maintain DBM Incident Reporting system for Exton sites.

• Manage site safety metric reporting to satisfy internal requirements and regulatory compliance.

• Interface with corporate DBM SHE to satisfy internal reporting requirements.

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits

• A place to grow and develop

• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet

• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation

• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

You Bring:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in a technical or SHE discipline required.

• Minimum of 3 years in various SHE-related functions. Minimum of 2 years manufacturing-related SHE responsibilities.

• High level of conceptual and analytical thinking and ability. Good knowledge of universally accepted SHE practices.

• Cursory knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, European Union (EU) regulations, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations is desired.

• Good knowledge of US OSHA regulations as they relate to general industry.

• Good communication, social and advisory skills required.

• Must have advanced computing skills in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by ~~~ are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable sharing this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world's growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than 12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of ~~~.

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