Industrial Hygiene Specialist - Safety & Health

Company Overview for Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.

Founded in 1978, Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. (Formosa Plastics) is a growing, vertically-integrated supplier of plastic resins and petrochemicals. With annual revenues of more than $5 billion, we employ over 2,800 people who operate 20 production units in six business divisions - Olefins, Polyolefins, Vinyl, Specialty Polyvinyl Chloride, Chlor-Alkali, and Oil & Gas.

Formosa Plastics offers a full line of polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene and polypropylene resins, caustic soda and other petrochemicals that deliver the consistency, performance and quality that customers demand. We market our polypropylene and polyethylene resins under the Formolene® tradename; we market our suspension PVC and specialty (dispersion) PVC resins under the Formolon® tradename. We also produce and sell caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, commercial bleach and hydrochloric acid.

We are committed to supplying the highest quality products and services to our customers, providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and contributing to the quality of life in the communities where we operate. This commitment is made possible through our dedicated people, consistent products, continued protection of the environment and ongoing investments in new product development, quality control systems and safe, modern and energy-efficient production facilities.

Formosa Plastics is a privately held company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey. Our core business, producing plastic resins and petrochemicals, takes place at three wholly-owned chemical manufacturing subsidiaries located in Delaware City, Delaware, Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Point Comfort, Texas.

I. POSITION OBJECTIVE 
The Industrial Hygiene Specialist oversees the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the facility’s Industrial Hygiene program to ensure compliance with applicable State, Federal, and Corporate regulations, policies, and procedures. The position conducts industrial hygiene evaluations, exposure monitoring, and surveys to identify and assess workplace health hazards and determine appropriate controls.

II. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE – Implements assigned, task-level Industrial Hygiene activities using established EHS work processes, standards, and procedures. Contributes to the implementation and maintenance of Industrial Hygiene programs, procedures, and training. Conducts qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments, identifies potential occupational health hazards, documents findings, and recommends appropriate controls. Reviews and incorporates applicable regulatory and program changes.
SAFETY – Supports a safe and healthy workplace by following applicable laws, regulations, and company safety, health, and security programs. Promptly reports incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and participates in investigations and corrective actions as assigned. Demonstrates personal responsibility for safety and promotes safe work practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL – Ensures adherence to applicable site environmental requirements by following established procedures, reporting potential releases or non-conformances, and participating in assigned environmental and housekeeping initiatives.
MAINTENANCE COORDINATION – Conducts day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities with Maintenance personnel, including hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, PPE selection, and interpretation of applicable procedures. Communicates identified concerns to appropriate personnel and recommends follow-up actions.
OPERATIONS COORDINATION – Oversees day-to-day Industrial Hygiene activities within operating units, including task hazard assessments, exposure monitoring, evaluation of safe work practices, and application of site procedures. Communicates potential health hazards and supports implementation of recommended controls.
THM – Supports the Total Housekeeping Management program by promoting a clean, orderly, and safe work environment and following site housekeeping requirements, including Nothing Touch Ground and No Visual Pollution initiatives.

III. QUALIFICATIONS
A. TECHNICAL JOB CRITERIA
1. Previous Related Experience Required
Depending on education below: 6 – 10 years of Industrial Hygiene and/or Safety related experience or 6 – 10 years of petro-chemical process operations or maintenance experience with responsibilities for implementing/enforcing H&S compliance procedures and initiatives on a daily basis.

2. Technical Skills Required to Perform This Job
• Technical skills relevant to those acquired through training, education, and experience in industrial hygiene, including workplace hazard recognition and exposure monitoring.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and applicable company programs.
• Use, care, and basic troubleshooting of industrial hygiene sampling and detection equipment.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and responsibilities and follow them through to completion.
• Working knowledge of site Health and Safety procedures and the ability to follow and apply them.

3. Education 
High school diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of 10 years of direct job-related experience required. Associates degree with 8 years of direct job-related experience. Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of direct job-related experience preferred.

4. Other Certification/Training Required
• Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
• Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
• Radiation Safety Officer Certification is preferred.
• TCEQ Certified Class A License Potable Water Operator preferred.
• CIH accreditation preferred or working towards CIH accreditation.
• Valid State-issued Driver’s License

Check Out Our Benefits

Health Coverage and Perks

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care  

Short-term Disability 

Long-term Disability 

Group Term Life, Dependent and
Supplemental Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement 
   

Work/Life Balance

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off for a balanced life
(Vacation, Sick and Personal Time) 

FlexTime Available 

 Competitive Compensation

Competitive salary, incentive/bonus, 401(k) plan with company match, 
Cash Balance, Pension Plan