Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovyst has evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutions united by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We have carefully cultivated our reputation as a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives. We provide specialty grade high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of electric vehicles and the ongoing expansion of data centers across the globe, and industrial applications including our customers' production of nylon precursors, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, industrial and municipal water treatment, and refining and petrochemical processes.
- Ecoservices provides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services
- Calabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries
- Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes
What we have to offer:
- Competitive pay
- Full benefit package starting day 1
- 401k matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
The base salary range for this position in as for the job description criteria as listed is $110,000-$125,000 annually. Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. Where an individual's pay falls within the range is determined by factors including, but not limited to, location, job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
In some cases, compensation may fall outside of this range depending on factors, including a candidate's qualification, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.
Position Overview:
The Health & Safety Specialist is a key contributor to the safe and compliant operation of chemical manufacturing and industrial service sites. This role is responsible for implementing, sustaining, and continuously improving site-level health, safety, environmental, and process safety programs in alignment with OSHA PSM requirements, EPA regulations, and Ecovyst corporate standards.
What you will be doing:
Process Safety Management (PSM) & Operational Safety
- Support all 14 elements of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) across site operations, including PHAs, operating procedures, mechanical integrity, pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), and incident investigation.
- Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), HAZOPs, and What-If reviews for new and existing chemical processes involving sulfuric acid and other high-hazard materials.
- Support the Management of Change (MOC) process to ensure all operational, equipment, and procedural changes are assessed and approved before implementation.
- Perform routine field safety observations, JHA/JSA reviews, and risk assessments across production, maintenance, and loading/unloading operations.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on safe design, commissioning, and startup of modified or new process equipment.
Hazardous Chemical Safety & Compliance
- Ensure safe handling, storage, transfer, and transportation of hazardous chemicals - including corrosives, reactive, and toxics - in accordance with OSHA HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200) and DOT.
- Maintain accurate Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, and threshold quantity (TQ) tracking for PSM and RMP-covered processes.
Incident Prevention, Investigation & Corrective Actions
- Lead or support thorough investigations of safety incidents, near misses, process safety events, and chemical releases using structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies such as Think Reliability, 5-Why, or Bow-Tie analysis.
- Develop, assign, track, and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) arising from incidents, audits, and inspections.
- Maintain accurate OSHA recordkeeping (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 logs) and manage regulatory reporting obligations to OSHA, EPA, and applicable state agencies.
- Lead or support regulatory inspections and internal/external compliance audits; prepare audit-ready documentation and gap closure plans.
- Develop and maintain site emergency response plans (ERPs), including chemical spill and release procedures, and coordinate regular drills and tabletop exercises.
Safety Training & Employee Engagement
- Design and deliver practical, operations-focused safety training covering topics such as LOTO, confined space entry, hot work, electrical safety, chemical exposure prevention, contractor safety, and emergency response.
- Maintain training records and ensure compliance with all mandatory regulatory and site-specific training requirements for hourly, salaried, and contractor personnel.
- Act as a visible, credible, and approachable safety leader on the plant floor - building trust with frontline workers and reinforcing safe behaviors through coaching, recognition, and accountability.
- Partner with supervisors, team leads, and operators to embed safety into standard operating procedures (SOPs), toolbox talks, and shift handover processes.
- Lead or participate in safety committees, safety walks, and employee engagement programs to support a proactive, zero-harm safety culture.
Contractor Safety Management
- Administer and enforce contractor safety management programs, including pre-qualification reviews, safety orientations, permit-to-work (PTW) compliance, and field oversight.
- Conduct periodic contractor performance evaluations and communicate safety expectations prior to and during site work activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline - or equivalent professional experience in chemical operations
- 3-5+ years of H&S experience in chemical, petroleum refining, or process manufacturing environments
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), HazCom, and general industry safety standards
- Direct experience working with high-hazard materials including corrosives, reactives, or toxic chemicals
- Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations using RCA tools and drive corrective actions to closure
- Proficiency in OSHA recordkeeping, regulatory reporting, and safety management documentation
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to influence across all levels of the organization