LOCATION:

Plaquemine

TITLE:

 Health, Safety & Security Manager

Position Overview

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This position is responsible for coordination of the site safety, health, security, emergency response and loss prevention programs; managing the Plaquemine Health & Safety Department and maintaining liaison with regulatory agencies and the community.  All actions and programs are to be in alignment with company Core Aims and Strategic Plans.

Logistical Requirements

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Overtime Required

(applicable for non-exempt only)

Significant

Moderate

Minimal

None

Travel Required

Significant

X

Moderate

Minimal

None

Essential Functions

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Comply with Health, Safety and Security (HS&S) Responsibilities:

·         Must possess a thorough knowledge of applicable rules and regulations.

·         Evaluate Health and Safety’s Performance at the Plaquemine site.

·         Design systems for improving performance and ensuring compliance.

·         Monitor progress and compliance at individual locations through an in-depth auditing process.

·        Ensure that industrial hygiene, medical, personnel safety, process safety and emergency response needs are adequately addressed at Plaquemine site.

·        Actively support GGC’s RCMS & PSM initiatives.

Essential Functions (Continued)

Create a Positive Environment for Employees:

·         Facilitate the company’s adherence to ACC guidelines as applicable.

·         Oversee employee involvement efforts regarding the safe operation of our facilities (i.e. Safety Involvement Teams).

·         Ensure that Health and Safety management systems are in place to accomplish strategic plan goals.

·         Support Continuous Improvement of all HS&S processes and personnel effectiveness.

·         Solicit feedback from employees to insure that their needs are addressed.

Optimizing Resources

·         Communicate and work with each production unit to facilitate standardized interpretation and implementation of HS&S programs.

·         Develop and maintain Plaquemine site and local five-year HS&S plans.

·        Manage the Plaquemine HS&S resources to achieve optimum work efficiency.

Additional Responsibilities

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·         Effectively and concisely report site progress to upper management.

·         Active member of GBRIA and LCA safety committees.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

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B.S.  Degree with Safety or Industrial Hygiene certification, minimum of 10 years plant level Health & Safety experience in chemicals manufacturing; previous management/supervision experience required; must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  Background must include safety, health, emergency response, security and loss prevention experience.  Must have a detailed knowledge of applicable regulations.

Organizational Impact

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This person is responsible for leadership, direction and monitoring of critical Health and Safety processes and management systems at plant and company levels to insure that they support Company Core Aims and Strategic Plans.