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Health & Safety Specialist

Ecoservices

Houston, TX

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Change Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Coaching, Code of Federal Regulations, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Quality, Datasheets, Documentation, Electricity, Emergency Planning, Emergency Response, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), External Audit, Gap Closure, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Operations, OSHA, Oil and Gas Refining, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Manufacturing, Process Safety Management, Production Support, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Structured Analysis, Tuition Reimbursement, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today
Job Description
Job Description

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.

Our business line:

  • Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.

What we have to offer:

  • Competitive pay
  • Full benefit package starting day 1
  • 401k matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

The Health & Safety Specialist is a key contributor to the safe and compliant operation of chemical manufacturing and industrial service sites. This role is responsible for implementing, sustaining, and continuously improving site-level health, safety, environmental, and process safety programs in alignment with OSHA PSM requirements, EPA regulations, and Ecovyst corporate standards.

What you will be doing:

Process Safety Management (PSM) & Operational Safety

  • Support all 14 elements of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) across site operations, including PHAs, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), and incident investigation.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), HAZOPs, and What-If reviews for new and existing chemical processes involving sulfuric acid and other high-hazard materials.
  • Support the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure all operational, equipment, and procedural changes are assessed and approved before implementation.
  • Perform routine field safety observations, JHA/JSA reviews, and risk assessments across production, maintenance, and loading/unloading operations.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on safe design, commissioning, and startup of modified or new process equipment.

Hazardous Chemical Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure safe handling, storage, transfer, and transportation of hazardous chemicals — including corrosives, reactive, and toxics — in accordance with OSHA HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200) and DOT.
  • Maintain accurate Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and threshold quantity (TQ) tracking for PSM and RMP-covered processes.

Incident Prevention, Investigation & Corrective Actions

  • Lead or support thorough investigations of safety incidents, near misses, process safety events, and chemical releases using structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies such as Think Reliability, 5-Why, or Bow-Tie analysis.
  • Develop, assign, track, and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) arising from incidents, audits, and inspections.
  • Maintain accurate OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 logs) and manage regulatory reporting obligations to OSHA, EPA, and applicable state agencies.
  • Lead or support regulatory inspections and internal/external compliance audits; prepare audit-ready documentation and gap closure plans.
  • Develop and maintain site emergency response plans (ERPs), including chemical spill and release procedures, and coordinate regular drills and tabletop exercises.

Safety Training & Employee Engagement

  • Design and deliver practical, operations-focused safety training covering topics such as LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, electrical safety, chemical exposure prevention, contractor safety, and emergency response.
  • Maintain training records and ensure compliance with all mandatory regulatory and site-specific training requirements for hourly, salaried, and contractor personnel.
  • Act as a visible, credible, and approachable safety leader on the plant floor — building trust with frontline workers and reinforcing safe behaviors through coaching, recognition, and accountability.
  • Partner with supervisors, team leads, and operators to embed safety into standard operating procedures (SOPs), toolbox talks, and shift handover processes.
  • Lead or participate in safety committees, safety walks, and employee engagement programs to support a proactive, zero-harm safety culture.

Contractor Safety Management

  • Administer and enforce contractor safety management programs, including pre-qualification reviews, safety orientations, permit-to-work (PTW) compliance, and field oversight.
  • Conduct periodic contractor performance evaluations and communicate safety expectations prior to and during site work activities.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline — or equivalent professional experience in chemical operations
  • 3–5+ years of H&S experience in chemical, petroleum refining, or process manufacturing environments
  • In-depth knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), HazCom, and general industry safety standards
  • Direct experience working with high-hazard materials including corrosives, reactives, or toxic chemicals
  • Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations using RCA tools and drive corrective actions to closure
  • Proficiency in OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, and safety management documentation
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to influence across all levels of the organization

About the Company

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