Safety Superintendent

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

About the role:

The Safety Superintendent develops and implements Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response systems for the Ashtabula Complex by analyzing trends/needs, advising, guiding and leading the line organization and developing plans for procedure implementation, training (including drills and skill development exercises), behavior awareness and corrective action for at-risk behavior and identifying and correcting physical hazards that will lead to improved safety performance. This is a salaried, exempt, day shift position.  It is designated as a Safety Critical role.

Key job responsibilities include:

• Champion for the INEOS Pigments’ 20 Safety Principles – Process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules.
• Lead and enforce safety procedures, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with occupational safety standards.
• Ensure robust safe work systems are in place, and hazard assessments are performed (both process and Behavioral).
• Assure compliance with legal and other requirements.
• Help to oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions for incidents.
• Complete all computer-based safety training.
• Attend scheduled safety meetings.
• Develop and Implement Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response Systems to improve Safety and Health compliance and performance. 
• Works with all INEOS employees and external contractors to ensure adequate support and consultation to maintain Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response Systems.
• Manages and coordinates ensuring successful completion of all regulatory and company required Safety, Health, Security and Emergency Response training for all internal INEOS employees and all outside resident & non-resident contractors.
• Develops and ensures completion of all skill development exercises and drills surrounding the Emergency Response Plan. 
• Coordinates and ensures completion of all requirements for Fire Protection Equipment, Breathing Air Systems and Emergency Response Equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

You should possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Health, Environmental or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of safety leadership experience in manufacturing is required. 
• Exposure to safety leadership in chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of safety compliance regulations (Federal, State and Local), industrial hygiene (qualitative and quantitative), case management, industrial medical practice (regular and emergency), hazardous materials evaluation/control, workers compensation, emergency response, ergonomics, process safety management and job/task analysis.
• Ability to identify the need for and develop and implement Safety, Health and Emergency Response procedures and policies.
• Ability to track and analyze data, summarize, create visuals and present to all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of personal protective equipment such as breakthrough of chemical protective clothing, respirator cartridges, gloves, supplied air, etc.
• Ability to perform demanding physical tasks, climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs, and work in hot and/or dusty environments.
• Willing to be “on-call” and work non-standard hours.
• Strong knowledge of operational safety practices, regulatory compliance, and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Experience developing, implementing, and improving Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) management systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), including contractor management, hot work, permit-to-work, incident investigation, and emergency planning.
• Proven decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading, developing, and managing teams.
• Ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic business planning.
• Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and fostering a strong safety culture.
• Results-oriented with a track record of accountability and execution.
• Effective and decisive decision-maker with a bias for action.
• Change leader who can drive and sustain organizational improvement.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled