Safety Specialist (Industrial Hygiene)

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INVISTA is seeking a Safety Specialist (Industrial Hygiene) at our Victoria, TX plant to join our industry-leading team. At INVISTA we believe that our Culture is our competitive advantage, and we look for individuals that are passionate about advancing it to the next level.

The role will also create long-term value for the organization by ensuring risk is identified and mitigated while aligning site safety strategies that are consistent with the company/site Health & Safety vision. The Safety Specialist reports directly to the Site Safety Leader.

What You Will Do

• Provide guidance to the Health & Safety and Operations teams to achieve site objectives by driving innovation, cultivating ownership, and fostering the environment for learning and transformation
• Provide sitewide industrial hygiene and safety presence by proactively engaging the organization to support routine work activity and non-routine events such as turnarounds, outages and projects
• Balance competing demands that will require a strong process approach to work, strong organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to establish, communicate and adhere to priorities
• Be a key stakeholder in development and implementation of core health and safety programs - the core elements include, but are not limited to: Atmospheric Monitoring, Respiratory Protection, Indoor Air Quality, Asbestos and Lead, Personal Protective Equipment, and Employee Exposure
• Manage software programs used to facilitate Industrial Hygiene data collection and management
• Engage in Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) support as the Health & Safety stakeholder by leveraging knowledge to drive safe work practices

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Occupational Health and Safety experience in a Refinery/Chemical Manufacturing setting
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related field
• Safety certifications from accredited organizations such as Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) certification(s)
• Prior experience as an Industrial Hygienist or performing Industrial Hygienist duties
• Experience using Health & Safety program tools such as Cority and ISNet
• Knowledge of 29 OSHA 1910 General Industry and 1926 Construction Safety Regulations

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, air bags, food packaging and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.

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