Safety Coordinator

Who are we?
At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible to oversee all employee safety related field activities including emergency response, OSHA compliance, industrial hygiene, and training to promote compliance with all procedures/policies and standards and to enhance the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts plant safety audits and tours.
• Maintains a presence in the work environment to build relationships, identify and mitigate hazards.
• Oversees the maintenance, calibration and exceedance tracking of all gas detection systems including personal monitors.
• Oversees the hot work, confined space, LOTO, and Safe Work Permitting programs to enhance safety of participants and comply with all OSHA regulations and requirements.
• Develops, trains, and maintains the Emergency Response Teams including Fire Brigade, HazMat, and Confined Space Rescue.
• Interacts with outside agencies to promote effective emergency response.
• Oversees Operation & Maintenance of emergency response equipment including plant Fire Systems, Extinguishers, Rescue Equipment, and Emergency Eyewash and Showers.
• Arranges and oversees Industrial Hygiene monitoring.
• Oversees field incident investigations and participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA’s)
• Actively participates in PSM PHA’s and LOPA’s
• Develops and maintains Confined Space Inventory lists and Rescue Plans
• Assists with ensuring the security of Calumet property.
• Oversees confined space and hot work activities for safety and compliance.
• Participates in safety reviews and audits for unit shutdowns and normal operations.
• Performs line locating and marking for company pipeline.
• Approves excavations on company property.
• Audits for correct completion of safe work, hot work, confined space, and excavation permits.
• Participates in emergency response activities.
• Develops and performs reviews and updates to plant safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work after hours and on weekends when necessary.
• Responsible for coordinating all training activities for site personnel.
• Responsible for ensuring HSE Training for site employees is current.
• Oversees and ensures Site Safety Orientation for contractors.
• Acts as primary contact for ISN for contractor qualification.
• Is an active member of the in the plant Fire Brigade and HazMat Team.
• Is a member of the mutual aid group established with the Calumet facilities located in Shreveport and Princeton, LA.
• Develops and implements training and drills for ERT to assure the teams are capable of effective response.
• Covers weekend on call duty on a rotation with management team
• Manages Job Safety Analysis process
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCES:

• Associate's degree in science or equivalent with relevant safety experience. 
• 5+ years of Refinery, Chemical, or Industrial Safety experience.
• Must be able to perform daily duties thorough out the plant and must be physically able to climb tanks and towers.
• Physically able to perform the duties as an emergency responder for fires, spills, and high level / confined space rescue.
• Must have good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, and other business software.
• Ability to analyze regulatory and non-regulatory standards to determine best practices for Calumet.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or equivalent with relevant safety experience.
• 10 or more years of Refinery, Chemical, or Industrial Safety experience.
• ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, CSHO or equivalent professional credential.
• VPP experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships at every level of the organization.
• Ability to foster employee engagement in HSE activities.
• Capable and willing to make sound judgments for everyday work activities and during emergency response.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, detail oriented.
• Capable of influencing senior level and supervisory employees

• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.