EH&S Specialist
McIntosh, AL 
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Job Description

Everyone at Olin contributes to our Winning Model. We empower our employees to make a difference at work, home and in their communities. We celebrate and reward our diverse and innovative workforce that defines our future and contributes through leadership, engagement and productivity.

Join our winning team at Olin as anEH&S Specialist in the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) department inMcIntosh, AL. In your role as an Environmental, Health, & Safety Specialist, you will provide emergency responder coordination and conduct field assessments of environmental, health and safety issues to ensure all operational activities are consistent with the needs of the division/location and requirements of governmental regulatory agencies and perform complex assignments often requiring development of unique solutions to environmental, health and safety problems because of the variables involved. The EHS Specialist may assume responsibility for a specific health or safety concern of limited and structured scope as well as participate in more comprehensive programs. They will also provide technical Emergency Responder coaching and expertise to the broader organization.

EH&S Specialist Essential Job Functions:

  • Lead the site Emergency Response Team activities - HAZWOPER Team, Confined Space Rescue Team, Fire Brigade, OCEAN
  • Plan and execute emergency drills per corporate requirements
  • Manage and inspect fire prevention/suppression systems
  • Meet EHS requirements supporting short and long-term business needs and consistent with the EHS Risk of the location
  • Provide technical EHS expertise and coaching to facilitate broad accountability of the EHS process
  • Prepare reports in accordance with the company policies and submit by required deadlines
  • Participate in plant audits and interface with internal and external auditors and regulatory and government agency personnel
  • Participate/lead root cause investigations & develop corrective measures / drive actions to completion and sustainment
  • Represent the organization at external forums and gather information to inform policy

EH&S Specialist Essential Job Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree* preferred; Environmental or Occupational Health & Safety, or related discipline strongly preferred
  • 7+ years emergency response, first aid, fire safety or security experience; manufacturing / chemical industry environment preferred
  • Previous Incident Command/HAZWOPER Training
  • EMT, Paramedic or EMK certification preferred
  • Ability to offer guidance on all aspects of Safety, Health and Environmental emergency response issues
  • US regulatory/compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA) knowledge
  • Preferred experience to include; Confined Space rescue, Drill & Rescue Planning, Fire protection systems, Behavior-based safety processes knowledge
  • Ability to respond during crisis and high-pressure situations and rapidly adjust to changing priorities as needed
  • Successful candidate will be a team player; demonstrate ability to be flexible and adaptable and ability to deal with ambiguity
  • Ability to gain trust and buy-in; ability to influence
  • Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and possess a valid US Driver's license

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Who We Are
Since 1892, Olin Corporation has steadily grown to become the industry leader in both chemicals manufacturing and ammunition. The three divisions of Olin Corporation, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls, Olin Epoxy and Winchester, employ approximately 8,000 global team members in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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