Process Safety Specialist/EHS Coordinator
Valparaiso, IN (Onsite) | 10–20% Travel to Kalama, WA
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.]
About the Role
As an Process Safety Specialist/EHS Coordinator you will play a vital role in fostering a strong safety culture at our Valparaiso, Indiana manufacturing site, while also supporting compliance activities at our Kalama, Washington location. This is a hands‑on, onsite role within a chemical manufacturing environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to protecting our people, processes, and communities.
Working collaboratively with site leadership, operations, and employees, you will help identify risks, drive proactive safety improvements, and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements. This role is ideal for a self‑starter who is passionate about environmental, health, and safety excellence and motivated to make a real impact every day.
Essential Job Functions
- Advise site leadership and employees on provisions to minimize safety and occupational health risks.
- Develop, implement, and enforce OSHA and site‑specific safety policies, including accident and incident reporting processes.
- Lead and coordinate accident and near‑miss investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate safety records, metrics, and documentation, and ensure audit readiness across both locations.
- Organize, deliver, and continuously improve EHS and OSHA training programs for site employees.
- Partner with managers and supervisors to monitor compliance, identify emerging risks, and promote safe work practices.
- Intervene and take appropriate action in unsafe activities or operations to protect employees and operations.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage OSHA and safety documentation, including periodic travel (10–20%) to the Kalama, WA site.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
- 2–3 years of experience as an EHS Specialist, Safety Coordinator, or similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, guidelines, and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
- Experience with safety audits, documentation management, and regulatory recordkeeping.
- Proven capability in implementing and delivering OSHA and safety training programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel 10–20% as required.
The expected salary range for this role is 69,000- 89,000 annually but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short‑term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
[Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.]
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