Contractor Safety Specialist, Port Arthur, TX

Job description

Now Hiring! Contractor Safety Specialist

Port Arthur, TX

 

The world needs [creative] solutions. We need YOU!

 

Where the chemistry happens…

 

The Contractor Safety Specialist will provide technical expertise to manage and improve contractor safety at the site.  The position will be responsible for monitoring contractor safety programs, increasing contractor’s safety awareness, and assisting the site in the realization of EHS goals and Zero Incident Mindset. The ability to motivate and coach others at all levels of the organization is critical (business personnel, contract administrators, construction engineers, and site leadership).

 

The Contractor Safety Specialist will spend approximately 80% of their time in the field interacting with contractors and with all levels of site personnel responsible for directing daily activity of contractor personnel. The Contractor Safety Specialist must be a strategic thinker with the ability to influence others and gain concurrence and ultimately obtain resolution on a diverse range of topics. A willingness and motivation to attend training to develop additional skills will be required.

 

Interacts frequently with site personnel responsible for directing daily activity of contractor personnel as well as the contractors. The job holder must be willing to engage co-workers, contractors, and supervision in discussions related to contractor safety topics and work with personnel to improve contractor safety culture in a non-confrontational manner while ensuring compliance with BASF EHS requirements and principals. Leadership, team building, and communication are necessary traits to help drive an effective contractor safety EHS culture. This position will also be involved in local contractor safety conferences/forums as well as demonstrating BASF commitment by periodically attending the contractor companies’ safety meetings where appropriate.

 

As a Contractor Safety Specialist, you create chemistry by…

 

·  Participating in Contractor on-boarding / pre job kickoff meeting
·  Conducting and overseeing Contractor audits
·  Conducting and overseeing Incident / Injury review
·  Building strong partnering relationships between sites and contractors
·  Driving safety process / performance improvements
·  Identifying and share best practices.
·  Reporting of contractor monthly man hours
·  Reviewing and maintaining Avetta contractor list and also reviewing and updating contractor onboarding information as needed.

 

If you have...

 

 

Required:

·  BS Degree and minimum of 7+ years of professional experience, or an Associate’s Degree and a minimum of 10+ years’ experience, or a minimum of 12+ years of experience in a chemical/ petrochemical or other similar manufacturing environment without a degree.
·  Familiarity with EHS and applicable construction safety regulatory standards.
·  Basic computer skills.
·  Strong skills in analytical thinking, communication and interpersonal understanding, customer focus, entrepreneurial acting/initiative, team leadership/collaboration, results orientation, organization awareness, and change orientation/management.

Desired:

·  Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
·  8+ years in industrial safety role

 

Then...

 

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At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

·  Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
·  Retirement Benefits
·  Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
·  Mentoring & Development Programs
·  Employee Discounts
·  Pet insurance
·  Matching Donations to your favorite cause
·  Access to our BASF Wine Cellar and much more!

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Equal Employment Opportunities

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.