HSE Engineer

Job description

Solvay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Solvay is a multi-specialty chemical company committed to developing chemistry that addresses key societal challenges. We innovate and partner with customers in diverse global end markets. Solvay Composite Materials combines 50 years of technology heritage to bring a comprehensive product portfolio, expertise in material design, and extensive process engineering solutions to our customers. As the partner of choice for advanced materials development, we deliver optimal material solutions to address our customers’ most challenging demands for new high-performance materials to improve durability and production, while offering weight savings for the end application.

The Kalamazoo site originally had been used as an alum plant. The site was previously a Cytec facility until 2015 when Solvay acquired the property. Kalamazoo is part of the Solvay Composite Materials global business unit. The main product is KM polymers, key toughening elements in resin systems used by the aerospace industry to produce composite components, which are being utilized increasingly in the commercial and military aviation sectors. 3115 Miller Road Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Job Overview and Responsibilities:

The Safety Engineer participates in all safety functions throughout the plant.  Responsible for working with all levels of plant personnel. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

·  Enforce all safety, industrial hygiene and loss prevention policies as delineated by chemical group and plant standards.
·  Maintain oversight of the Plant Safety Training to ensure that all personnel are trained in an effective and timely manner.
·  Conduct Safety Orientation for new, monthly/annual safety training and safety meetings.
·  Monitor and report Core Safety Program activities.
·  Conduct periodic Safety Work Permit Training and refreshers.
·  Write Safe Work Permits
·  Assure maintenance of SDS Program for raw materials and intermediates.
·  Coordinate process Safety Management Program. 
·  Plan and set up Process Documentation File for the PSM Library. 
·  Manage Site safety standards to ensure compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
·  Maintain monthly safety metrics for monthly and annual reports
·  Perform all OSHA regulated reporting including OSHA 300 Logs
·  Manage Respirator fit test program with company designated medical staff.
·  Perform and/or manage safety equipment inspections/checks as needed
·  Perform employee and area exposure monitoring as required
·  Participate and/or lead PHA, JSA, and PSSR’s as needed
·  Support production and engineering in proper creation of Safety Incident Reports and guide them through the investigation and corrective action process.
·  Manage PPE program for site
·  Site lead for implementation of RC14001, including auditing HSE processes to confirm meeting the site compliance obligations
·  Ensure compliance for all environmental agencies and reporting including LDAR program and emissions control

Education and Experience:

·  Engineering Degree Required

Skills:

·  Must have a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience working directly in a safety role in a manufacturing environment
·  Prior manufacturing Quality experience is desired in addition to Safety and Safety Certification is a plus