Health, Safety and Environment Site Lead for Research and Technology

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Health, Safety, and Environment Site Lead for Research and Technology. This position is onsite and involves providing comprehensive leadership for the Lab Safety Program at our Baton Rouge Site.

The role involves interfacing with individual contributors, managers, Site and Corporate HS&E and Site Leadership. This role will be a thought leader for Lab Safety continuous improvement, direct revision of site Lab Safety documents, lead Lab Safety Audits and walk-throughs, and coordinate resolution of observations and Audit findings.  Excellent communication skills are important for the role.

This position reports to the Research and Technology Site Leader and is located at our Process Development Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
 

What You Will Do
•    Develop and apply a strong technical knowledge of Albemarle’s Policies and Procedures covering Health, Safety and Environment.  Other functions may include Regulatory Reporting, Training and Contractor Management.
•    Key contributor for policy updates, creation, and implementation
•    Carefully document and communicate HS&E Expectations, Outcomes and Metrics.
•    Lead the planning and execution of Risk Assessments and Laboratory Safety Audits
•    Lead the investigation of Research and Technology Incidents and Observations
•    Develop and exhibit a good working knowledge of internal documentation systems including but not limited to SAP, SharePoint, and other Microsoft Office tools
•    Proficiency in State of Louisiana and US Federal Regulations
•    Collaborate and Cooperate with Site HS&E Manager who has a Manufacturing focus
•    Lead and facilitate site HSE committees

What You Bring

Required:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Public Health or a related technical discipline
•    Supervision and Maintenance of Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Systems
•    5 years of experience in a Lab-focused HSE position in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical or Oil and Gas (Preferably Research and Development Laboratories)
•    Experience with regulatory aspects and best practices of Laboratory Work 
•    Certified Safety Professional
•    Experience and formal training in facilitating Root Cause Analysis
•    A curious, innovative, and highly collaborative mindset 
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to prioritize and respond in a timely manner to multiple parallel requests

Preferred:
•    Certified Industrial Hygienist
•    Master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Masters of Public Health or a related technical discipline
•    7+ years of experience in a Lab-focused HSE position in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical or Oil and Gas (Preferably Research and Development Laboratories)
•    Certified Hazardous Material Manager 
•    Familiar with Chemistry Fundamentals, common techniques, and hazards in Research Labs
•    Very familiar with SAP, SharePoint, and other Microsoft Office tools

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Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.