Health and Safety Specialist Job Details

Date: Mar 14, 2025

Location: Adrian

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Adrian,

we are looking for you as a(n) Health and Safety Specialist.

The onsite Health and Safety Specialist at the Wacker Adrian site will promote a culture where "Safety is a Precondition" for all activities and will help achieve established targets and objectives. The Health and Safety Specialist will prioritize team engagement and encourage individual safety ownership.

Position Responsibilities

Conduct physical site inspections and track compliance
Handle reporting & documentation
Administer System Operations
Track metrics for incident trends
Conduct annual Group Health and Safety assessments
Co-Manage site health and safety policies and procedures (e.g. Powered Industrial Truck, Confined Space Entry, Hazard Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, etc.)
Serve as Incident Management System Coordinator (enter events and audit or assessments, track progress, resolve entries, etc.)
Evaluate process hazards and recommend actions to reduce or eliminate them using the hierarchy of controls
Conduct Industrial Hygiene Sampling as needed
Manage SDS revisions in the SDS system
Conduct and participate with internal and external audits/inspections
Effectively integrate regulations within site operations
Participate in various meetings with union representatives and site management
Conduct Ergonomic assessments and manage risks using a prioritization matrix
Create/Update Training content and provide it to employees

Position Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in a technical field, (EHS or Chemical Engineering preferred) OR High School Diploma
3-5 years of experience with Bachelor degree
7+ years of experience with high school diploma
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, incident investigations, hazard analysis/risk assessment
Ability to work without direct supervision
Willingness and ability to learn new tasks and tools
Intermediate/Advanced computer skills with MS Office Tools
Effective communication skills, oral and written
PPE program experience preferred

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 28983

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.