Site Health and Safety Engineer - Momentive : Job Details

Job Title: Site Health and Safety Engineer Summary: Are you passionate about fostering a safe and healthy work environment? We are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Engineer to oversee safety practices for our dynamic team of over 400 employees at our Sistersville, WV facility, which encompasses manufacturing, research, and administrative functions. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with leaders in Production, Maintenance, Research & Development, and Administration, as well as with our Corporate and Divisional Environmental, Health, and Safety teams. Your expertise will be essential in driving our annual safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. As the ideal candidate, you will lead the charge in cultivating a proactive, interdependent safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of our associates. You will have the opportunity to influence the company's safety culture plan and make a tangible difference in the lives of our employees every day. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of EHS, providing you with a platform to showcase your skills and advance your career in a supportive environment. Why Join Us? • Make a meaningful impact on employee safety and well-being. • Collaborate with a diverse team committed to excellence. • Drive the development of innovative safety strategies. • Be part of a company that values and invests in its people. Take the next step in your career and help us shape a safer workplace. Apply today! Responsibilities Include:

• The Health & Safety Engineer is responsible for guiding the organization's improvement of safe practices, compliance, and culture through understanding of Corporate and Site policies and Federal and State safety regulations. Lead safety initiatives in support of Momentive's and the sites EHS strategies including development and management of leading indicators, improved risk awareness and hazard recognition, and development of associates to achieve an interdependent safety culture.
• Safety, Health, and Medical Oversight: Assures compliance and improvement by implementing programs, conducting periodic audits, inspections, and answering questions of site leadership and employees as needed at all levels of the organization. Works with others to find solutions to problems and provides solutions as required. Communicates and develops key messages to complete safety education and information sharing. Provide subject matter expert support to locations in the Americas external to the Sistersville site as needed and to partner with and appropriately leverage Momentive's corporate EHS Center of Excellence. Oversee operations of the site contracted medical department to ensure efficient/effective operation.
• Planning and Budgeting: The incumbent is responsible for planning and helping develop the site's annual safety budget and related financial justifications.
• Training, Coaching and Mentoring: Works closely with the Training and Operating Departments to assure regulatory training is completed as required. The successful candidate must be able to effectively deliver training and coach/mentor site employees on safety, health, and cultural related topics.
• Incident Investigations: Leads, participates, and supports UCR (Unsafe Condition Report) and Concern Report investigations, accident investigations, injury and illness investigations. Advises, counsels, and suggests corrective actions and partners with employees to assure their prompt implementation.
• Manage/participates in programs and audits: Leads and assists with OSHA, VPP, PSM, Responsible Care, Homeland Security program administration and audits as necessary to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Assists with onsite visits from these and other agencies as needed. Willingness to be trained in PSM PHA software and to periodically facilitate PHA studies as needed.
• Establish a credible safety presence at all organizational levels: Position is responsible for maintaining a credible presence for safety with all employees at the site for the purposes of keeping the right safety focus in front of employees.
• Lead the site safety culture: Champions the establishment and reinforcement of the right safety values, beliefs, and attitudes within the workforce to develop an interdependent safety culture. Creates, partners, and involves others in program development and educational efforts. Confers as necessary with various functional heads to further the interests of establishing the desired safety culture in their areas.
• Mentors/coaches site safety teams to drive employee participation, attain safety related goals and to develop the culture of safety interdependence.
• Management team member: Partners with site management to support other site operations and managers as part of an aligned partnership in all areas of site management.
• Financial responsibility: Must have a solid financial understanding given budget and cost responsibility for the safety function.
• Competencies: Personal safety leadership, collaborating inclusively, empowering others, communicating effectively, influencing others, challenging the status quo, and leading change.

Qualifications: The following are required for the role

• Bachelor's degree in health and safety, engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 3+ years manufacturing experience in a process safety management environment.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience leading and coaching a diverse workforce in a positive and constructive way.

The following are preferred for the role

• Advanced degree in a related field
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Knowledge of Leader® PHA software

#LI-NG1 What We Offer: Base Pay Range: $82,500 - $120,450 The actual salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. Local geographic pay differentials may not be reflected in the above pay range and will be discussed with you by a member of the HR team when applicable. If you are interested in this position, we'd ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution Additionally, this role is eligible for incentive or sales variable compensation payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company's incentive plans, the Company's financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance. At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations.

• Flexible, hybrid or remote work schedules may be available based on role.
• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

About Us: Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward-products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.