Safety & IH Gas Specialist I

Job Description

• [Company] has an immediate need for a Safety & Industrial Hygiene Plant Gas Specialist at our Mon Valley Works. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists in the implementation and administration of the Corporate Gas Hazard Management Program.
• Maintains communications with operating divisions regarding gas safety, including but not limited to, planned and unplanned outages and operational upsets.
• Provides appropriate response and support to events and conditions related to gas safety including: Investigation, monitoring and other services necessary to minimize the gas hazards.
• Provides Operating and Maintenance Divisions with Gas Program related data and associated analysis in a format and frequencies that provides for effective oversight of the Gas Hazard Program.
• Procures all air monitoring and respiratory protection equipment necessary in compliance with the Corporate Gas Hazard Program.
• Maintains records of equipment inventories, calibrations, daily bump tests, inspections, and equipment repairs.
• Oversees and directs the on-site Gas Services and supervises gas technicians.
• Establishes, maintains, and directs ongoing auditing programs to monitor performance and compliance with the Corporate Gas Hazard Management Program.
• Evaluates, together with Plant Engineering, new installations and changes to process equipment to assure necessary gas detection and warning systems are in place.
• Supports the development of training materials and qualifies instructors.
• Maintains records and makes necessary reports of training
• Conducts gas rescue drills as required by the Corporate Gas Hazard Management Program and completes documentation.
• Provides technical and compliance related support to the Operating and Maintenance Divisions regarding all elements of the Gas Hazard Management Program.
• Learns and maintains a working knowledge of the steelmaking process.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or Environmental Health or equivalent experience with Safety and Industrial Hygiene or Gas Program Management.
• 3-5 years of experience required.
• Steel Industry or Utilities background preferred.
• Good written and verbal Communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proficiency using various computer programs.
• Steel Industry experience preferred.