Safety Specialist

4 months ago

Reading, United States Alpek Polyester USA Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated individual to join our Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) team.  The ideal candidate for the Safety Specialist role will be results driven, motivated by technical challenges; their will use their excellent interpersonal communication, organization, and demonstrated problem solving analytical skills to successfully oversee, facilitate, and audit their site's safety training programs as well as provide safety support during site shutdowns, equipment inspection and installation, and advise on safety regulatory compliance.ResponsibilitiesThe Safety Specialist will be reportable to the Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Manager and have responsibilities in the following key areas:
  • Able to prepare, coordinate and deliver safety training
  • Training topics include confined space, LTCT, Barricade, Fall Protection, ACC/FCC, Hands-on Fire Extinguisher training, New Hire Orientation and other key programs
  • Responsible tracking of all site training
  • Inspect facilities, equipment, and safety equipment in order to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
  • Review plans for construction of new equipment
  • Audit key site safety programs
  • Evaluate CSE rescue plans and make recommendations
  • Knowledgeable of CSE 1st checks and rescue setup – site resource
  • Review safety programs to determine their adequacy/effectiveness
  • Support the site during startups, shutdowns, and during periods of construction
  • Able coordinate and lead loss prevention and other regulatory safety inspections
  • Able to learn the site’s badging system
  • Responsible for the site’s security program
  • Lead various site safety teams
  • Keep current with safety policies, regulations and industrial processes
  • General understanding of fire protection systems
  • Update site procedures/programs as they come due
  • Participate in site inspections/audits
  • Additional safety initiatives as needed
Required Skills
  • BA or BS degree in Safety, Loss Prevention, Occupational Safety or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of experience in a safety role
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and accident investigation methodology
  • Must be detail oriented and self-driven
  • Must be proficient with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Effective oral, presentation and written communication skills; listens and gets clarification.
  • Organization and tidiness are critical skills
  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Must be able to follow instructions
  • Able to interface with all types of people (internal and external)


Alpek Polyester USA, LLC  is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico's largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to US Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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