* **Safety Leadership & Engagement**: Drive continuous safety improvement through coaching, employee/contractor engagement, and promote adherence to safety procedures. Build strong partnerships with all salaried and hourly employees, including leaders and front-line supervisors, to improve safety performance and behavior through clear communication, training, and collaborative risk management.* **Program Implementation & Audits: Implement RC-14001 and ACC Responsible Care initiatives, lead audits of safe work permits, participate in safety committees, inspections, and maintain a strong field presence (>50% of time).*** **Incident Investigation & Compliance**: Maintain OSHA logs, lead injury investigations using Root Cause Analysis, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.* **Training & Development**: Develop and deliver health and safety training (onboarding, refresher courses), coordinate Emergency Response Team training, and support continuing education for EMTs and ECAs.* **Hazard Identification & Risk Control**: Recognize existing/potential hazards, develop site safety procedures, oversee industrial hygiene programs, conduct exposure assessments, ergonomic evaluations, and recommend PPE.* **Data Analysis & Technical Solutions**: Analyze safety performance metrics, approve new chemicals/materials (including SDS review), and provide hands-on technical solutions for safety issues, programs, and processes.* Associate of Science degree in Occupational/Industrial Safety, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.* Familiarity with chemical plant operations, OSHA regulations, and safety policies.* Prior Emergency Response Team experience (preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment).* Ability to respond appropriately during site emergencies, including weekends and callouts.* Physical capability to work in a plant environment (walking, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling).* Experience with fire suppression systems in a chemical manufacturing setting.* Strong problem-solving skills to identify critical issues, develop action plans, and foster a positive work environment.* Knowledge of cGMP, Train-the-Trainer concepts, budgeting, and cost control methods.* Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel within Virginia and possibly nationwide.* Bachelor of Science degree in Safety, Engineering, or related discipline.* Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation or willingness to obtain.* OSHA 1910/1926 Outreach Trainer certification.* Six Sigma certifications.* Prior experience working with regulatory agencies and in a petrochemical plant environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr