Field Safety Technician

Company: Chemours
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you tojoin our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Field Safety Technician to join our growing Operations team! This position will report directly to the Site Safety Manager at our Louisville, KY location.

The Chemical Safety Lead consults, analyzes, evaluates and makes recommendations to site management regarding facility, safety, security, and fire protection strategies. Develops and leads planning and resource allocation for successful implementation of specialized and routine projects emphasizing defect eliminate. Interacts with internal and external resources to perform benchmarking to improve and expand site functional capabilities.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership, guidance, technical problem solving, training, improvement and implementation support for safety at high hazard chemical operations
  
• Interface with all site employees, corporate resources, regulatory agencies, unit operations, and be an active member of the site leadership team
  
• Work to improve systems, procedures, processes, individual capability and ownership around safety and process safety management
  
• Develop systems to manage safety programs across the site
  
• Develop and implement 1st and 2nd party safety audit program
  
• Participate in/facilitate incident investigations as required
  
• Serve as subject matter expert and site standard owner for Lock, Tag, and Try, Confined Space Entry, Line and Equipment Break, Fall Protection, Ladder and Scaffold Safety as well as other workplace safety elements.
  
• Review regulatory briefs when related to EHS and anticipate impact
  
• Serve as Process Safety Management Element Lead for Safe Work Practices and Hot Work
  
• Active participant of Site Safety Committee
  
• Manage site reward and recognition programs along with HR and Site Services Unit Manager
  
  
  The following is required for this role:
  
  • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
    
  • 5+ years of work experience in a safety or occupational health related field Or Bachelor's degree in an EHS (i.e. Safety Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, etc.) or engineering oriented discipline
    
  • Knowledge of high hazard chemical or process safety management regulated facilities
    
  • Industrial manufacturing knowledge/experience
    
  • Sound technical and regulatory based safety and process safety management knowledge, including knowledge of regulations, laws, and standards (specifically OSHA and PSM Regulations)
    
  • Ability to anticipate, plan, develop, implement, audit, and improve sustainable systems and processes in the EHS field
    
  • Strong problem solving and technical skills, with emphasis on safety
    
  • Eager to learn from, support, and coach all levels of the organization
    
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment as the situation requires
    
  • Ability to network and work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology, Maintenance, and Training organizations
    
  • The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-starter who can work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.
    
  • Strong multi-task/organization skills
    
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office i.e. spreadsheets, PowerPoint)
    
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    
    
    The following is preferred for this role:
    
    • Bachelors degree
      
    • Experience leading EHS improvement in complex, chemical or high hazard operations - including Emergency Response, and PSM leadership
      
    • Current professional certification - PE, CHMM, CSP, CPP, etc.
      
    • Proficiency with analytical tools to help gather and analyze data
      
    • Six Sigma or Lean Continuous Improvement Certification
      
    • Experience working in a union environment
      
      
      Benefits:
      
      Competitive Compensation
      
      Comprehensive Benefits Packages
      
      401(k) Match
      
      Employee Stock Purchase Program
      
      Tuition Reimbursement
      
      Commuter Benefits
      
      Learning and Development Opportunities
      
      Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
      
      Company-paid Volunteer Days
      
      We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
      
      Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
      
      Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
      
      Chemours is an E-Verify employer
      
      Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
      
      Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
      
      In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we're operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
      
      Pay Range (in local currency):
      $105,280.00 - $164,500.00
      
      Chemours Level:
      26
      
      Annual Bonus Target:
      11%
      
      The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only andnot a guarantee oftotal compensation. Factorsconsidered in extending a compensation offer include (but are notlimitedto) responsibilities of the job,experience, knowledge, skills,and abilities, as wellas internal equity, andalignment with marketdata. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
      
      At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."

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