Health and Safety Specialist (EHS)

About the role

Vestolit, the polymer solutions business of Orbia, is hiring an onsite Health and Safety Specialist (EHS) in Henry, Illinois. The role covers the site's emergency response, risk management, training and PPE programs, and supports compliance with company policies and regulations such as OSHA, EPA, ISO, PSM and Life Saving Rules.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and administer the training, emergency response and PPE programs at the Henry location.
• Support site HSES programs to stay compliant with OSHA, EPA, ISO, PSM and other regulations while keeping an audit-ready environment.
• Manage the Emergency Response, Risk Management Plan (RMP) and HAZMAT programs, including drills, training, coordination with external responders, equipment maintenance and incident command support.
• Develop, implement and document training programs for employee competency and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with supervisors, engineers and managers on incident investigations, root cause analysis, permitting (Hot Work, Confined Space, JSA) and job certifications.
• Maintain site fire protection systems and emergency response equipment, including inspections, repairs and modifications.
• Keep certifications up to date for RCRA, DOT, HAZWOPER, TSCA and NESHAP requirements.
• Act as a resource to the Incident Commander during emergencies and help improve the site's HSES policies and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Maintain electronic databases for training and HSES records, and provide backup support for the EHSS Supervisor, including MOC, PSSR, contractor management, site security and JSAs.
• Promote continuous improvement of the site safety culture and compliance with Life Saving Rules.

Required profile

• Minimum: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Emergency Response, Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering or a related field; or at least five years of direct HSES experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Desirable: certifications and training related to the role, and practical experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Required skills

• Experience implementing health and safety programs.
• Preferred: experience with LDAR, PVC MACT, Boiler MACT, RICE MACT and Title V requirements.

What we offer

• Compensation of generally $80,500 - $100,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, location and internal equity, with possible short- and long-term incentives.
• Healthcare coverage, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave and an employee assistance program.