Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Lanxess Corporation
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Kalama
1296 Northwest 3rd Street (Show on map)
Aug 07, 2025
Job Highlights Training & Development: Prepare and maintain all HSE training materials, manage the training matrix and records, and coordinate all training activities. Develop and deliver training programs on safety standards and best practices. Daily Engagement: Maintain a daily field presence by participating in safety committees, conducting audits for housekeeping, safe work permits, and Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and reviewing safe work permit pre-plans. Lead initiatives for continuous safety improvement. Policy & Emergency Response: Develop, review, and maintain all Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures. Coordinate emergency response planning, training, and drills. Track safety metrics, analyze incident data, and prepare reports for management. Stay updated on regulations. Program Management: Manage the programs including Safe Work Permits (Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Lock-out/Tag-out, etc.), Respirator Safety, Hazard Communication, Contractor Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks and other health and safety related programs. Audits & Inspections: Support internal and external compliance audits and participate in site safety inspections. Industrial Hygiene: Coordinate all Industrial Hygiene activities, including employee monitoring and risk mitigation. Requirements Previous experience as an Occupational Health & Safety professional required; degree preferred. Relevant certifications or equivalent experience considered. Strong knowledge of hazards and controls in high-risk chemical industry activities (e.g., hazardous material handling, confined space entry, hot work, working at heights, electrical safety). Proficiency in work permitting, job safety analysis (JSA), OSHA and Washington State regulations, and industry safety standards (NFPA, ANSI, NEC). Familiarity with chemical manufacturing processes and associated hazards; OSHA PSM experience preferred. Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and regulatory compliance. Experience with safety training, Management of Change (MOC), and contractor oversight. Strong communication, time management, interpersonal, and computer skills (Microsoft Office). Ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and write/review SOPs and policies. Physical Requirements: Work outdoors in varying conditions (heat, cold, dust, noise, chemicals, vibration). Perform field activities: walk long distances, climb ladders, carry equipment (up to 50 lbs), bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and work in confined spaces or at heights. Frequent repetitive motions and occasional fine hand work; operate vehicles and tools. Work around heavy equipment while wearing required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, boots, hard hat, hearing protection, respirator). Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods. Location: Kalama Employee Type: Regular Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability. Be part of it! What we offer you Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. In accordance with Washington state requirements, the established pay range for this position is Min: $88,400 to Max: $147,400. Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include: - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision - Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD - Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D - Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D - Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care - NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection - Aflac Benefits - Legal Assistance Program - Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement. Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning. Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs. LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available! Join the LANXESS team!