HSES Manager

The science of electronics is transforming exponentially through innovation and connectivity around the planet. Every day, breakthroughs are making technologies - from micro-processors, memory chips and flat panels to photovoltaic cells - even smaller and more powerful, opening up countless new possibilities in how the world lives, works and connects. Air Liquide Advanced Materials grows by enabling our customers to innovate. Our ALOHA and Voltaix products are critical to the manufacturer of the newest computer chips required for Big Data and the Internet of Things.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Works locally to drive the HSES culture and performance in Upper Mount Bethel PA2 Site as that site continues to grow.

• Develops implements globally consistent occupational safety, health, environmental and security policies, procedures and management systems to ensure compliance with local and national regulations and Air Liquide standards to minimize workplace hazards and eliminate incidents;

• Provides technical support for on-going HSES projects, problem solving, investigations including site inspections and audits, and other activities;

• Leads root cause analyses as appropriate to ensure thorough understanding and corrective and preventative actions;

• Facilitates and participates in job safety analysis, process hazard analysis and pre-startup safety review teams including the driving of inherently safer technology, preference for engineering solutions and drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time";

• Develops and implements industry best practice systems for an effective HSES program while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, reporting, HSES statistics and trend analysis;

• Assist in developing an effective HSES communication process to make HSES priorities and performance visible;

• Partners with Operations,Engineering, and other functions at site. to ensure safe and compliant site operations;

• Monitors the completion of action items generated from HSES audits, inspections and incident investigations;

• Evaluates the HSES Impacts of capital projects and assures safety and health risk assessments are completed.

• Works to identify, drive and leverage continuous improvement opportunities and learnings for HSES processes for ALAM.

• Researches and keeps informed of pertinent information and developments with state regulations;

• Develops and maintains local agency relationships including Community Advisory Panel, security, emergency responders, etc.;

• Works with HSES Technical subject matter experts to implement local improvements and changes to meet requirements;

• Manages local site security requirements and improvements;

• Involves & engages employees in developing HSES programs, processes and performance measures for the site;

• Implement HSES programs at the site and drive continuous improvement.

• Provides on-the-floor HSES coaching and recognition;

• Travels to other Air Liquide Advanced Materials sites, as required.

• Successfully completes all assigned training.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate's degree, preferably in a Engineering, Science, or Technical based field.

• 5 years of experience working with HSES aspects for chemical manufacturing or highly hazardous environment (toxic, flammable, pyrophoric)

• Passion for HSES as demonstrated by a strong commitment

• Ability to influence others

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multitask

• Self-starter with the ability to plan, prioritize and perform well under pressure and changing priorities to meet deadlines

• Strong, engaging, people-centered leadership style

• Proactive, assertive and ability to work with a sense of urgency

• Able to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business.

• Methodical data based problem solving and decision making skills

• Root cause investigation training, methodology and experience

• Ability to work and travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years in progressive experience leading safety, security and health programs in a highly hazardous manufacturing organization

• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience

• Site based implementation of OSHA VPP, OSHA 18001, behavioral based safety systems (i.e., SafeStart, STOP, performance based leadership) and/or other global safety systems

• Certified Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist

• Experience working in dynamic environments of short time to market and high customer expectations.

• Experience working in an empowered organization.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification or equivalent knowledge

• Process hazard analysis training; LOPA and HAZOP

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.