Job title: HSES Specialist Estimated Start date: ASAP
Hours per week: 40 hrs/week
What are the shift hours and time zone - Shift hours are generally 8 AM to 5 PM or 7 AM to 4 PM with 30 minutes or one hour lunch break. The employee can opt for 30 minutes or one hour.
Duration of assignment: One year with renewable contract. Onsite
Position/Hybrid/Remote Onsite
Worksite location: Fremont ALAM facility, address is 46401 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA
Working Conditions: Office, and Production areas
OSHA PPE If yes, what PPE Hard hat or Bump cap, Safety glasses with side shields, safety toe shoes with metatarsal guards, Fire retardant coveralls or lab coat, (hearing protection in areas above 85 dBA of noise)
Will they be working with Chemicals If so what chemicals: Work with chemicals is restricted to using office based glues, ink, cleaners (Lysol or clorox wipes), dry eraser and pens for whiteboard.
Is this a Safety Sensitive Position Not a safety sensitive job and security clearance is not required.
If heights, how high Work at height is not part of the job, unless accessing the building roof for inspections or doing inspection on a platform or surface above 4 feet. Training and FALL PROTECTION PPE will be provided.
If driving, what will they be driving- Personal car
If lifting how many pounds- Rarely up to 50 lbs. Always size the load and use lift assist devices and buddy system.
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
Understand HSES regulatory compliance : Read applicable H&S and Environmental standards and regulations to meet their requirements, understand performance criteria and procedures and execute, and hold others to the same standards.
Be Document driven:
HSE Hazards Recognition
Data analysis, Metrics, charts, power point presentations, root cause analysis
Prepare presentations, charts, conduct training Must be patient, have empathy and be willing to work out of normal work hours for special projects occasionally. (contractor orientations early morning or on weekend or work from 12 noon to 8 PM once a week)
Pre-Screen questions you would like added to the recruiting process
Why are you interested in this role
What is your past experience in EHS management or providing HSE support to a plant
How do you handle multiple tasks of the same urgency and important deadlines Provide some past examples.
Is this position likely to convert to a full-time role with /Air Gas Yes, the position can convert to full time role upon successful performance.
Will the interview process be an In-person or Teams conference Initially a Teams conference, followed by an onsite, and in person interview with HSES Manager, Site Leader.
Highest Level of Education Required for this Position:
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, or allied topics, Biology, Toxicology, Physics, Chemistry. Or at least 2- 3 years in occupational safety, environmental compliance in a manufacturing/ industrial setting, R&D or chemical production site.
Qualifications:
Google or Microsoft suite, SAP is preferred, but not required.
Position: HSES Specialist at Fremont- ALAM
The position:
The Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (HSES) Specialist, reporting to the Site HSES
manager, will provide assistance to the ALAM Operations facilities for HSES programs to help
achieve Company/Site objectives and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
In this role, the work will focus on the health, safety and well-being of employees and contractors
through prevention of injuries/illnesses and protection of the environment. This role will resolve
issues through immediate action or longer-term planning. This individual will assist in providing
technical expertise in all areas of safety, health, environmental, security, transportation and
industrial hygiene compliance, policy, and excellence.
Responsibilities:
The essence of this role requires a highly motivated, people-oriented person for the proactive, practical application of HSES commitment to the operation and to the day-to-day behaviors of all employees and contractors. This individual will provide support in developing, implementing, improving and managing HSES policies, procedures, practices, and projects to nourish a culture in which HSES and Do It Safely Do It Right the First Time! is an overriding value. The role requires daily plant tours and engagement with the production teams.
In accordance with the site organization defined by the Site HSES manager, accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
Participates in job safety analysis, process hazard analysis, management of change and pre-startup safety reviews;
Conducts or coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring as necessary;
Researches and keeps informed of pertinent information and developments in areas such as state and federal laws and regulations such as OSHA, EPA/FDEP and DOT;
Assists with completion of Safe Work and other Life Saving Permits;
Provides technical HSES support for on-going and future projects and daily site activities. These can include inspections of life safety equipment, waste storage areas, and HSE self- assessments.
Develops and provides contractor, visitor, new employee orientations and other topic specific trainings;
Assists with chemical management training, wastewater and stormwater sampling and reporting, and waste management;
Obtain DOT and RCRA certification within 6 (six) months of employment.
Provides on-the-floor HSES coaching and recognition, to help others with their HSES questions and/or concerns, and to raise any HSES risk detected;
Assists with the development of the local rules for ensuring compliance to the regulation and to ALAM HSES policies and procedures and the proper archive of IT evidence and backuping of critical information;
Identifies improvement opportunities;
Leads and participates in site inspections, site audits; drills for various emergency scenarios.
Facilitates or participates in root causes investigations;
Monitors and completes action items generated from inspections and incident investigations, support and participate to the proper reporting of safety KPI;
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or higher in Science, Engineering, Safety or closely related field;
2%2B years of experience in Occupational, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or related field;
Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required, must be and remain clean shaven at all times;
Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders;
Passion for HSE and ability to influence others;
Solid strategic, analytical, collaborative and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to a participative work environment;
Demonstrated computer skills in Google suite;
High level of integrity, strong work ethic, good judgment and problem solving skills.
Must be willing to perform work outside of normal working hours. Manage the PPE program for employees, visitors and contractors. Obtain PPE on a need basis for ALAM visitors.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the chemical industry HSES field
Plant level experience in HSES
Working knowledge of Cal-OSHA and EPA
Working knowledge of online HSES management systems, generating HSE metrics and gathering data for KPIs
Working knowledge of SAP in generating purchase requisitions for safety supplies