With our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located in Hatfield, PA, EFC GASES & ADVANCED MATERIALS is a leading supplier of specialty gases, fluorocarbons and rare gases. We supply quality products to global gas distributors, with unparalleled service. We are growing and are looking to add to our team of intelligent and innovative talent who work collaboratively to ensure success and growth for the future. Come join our team!
EFC currently offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees and their dependents, including health and dental insurance; voluntary vision insurance; access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); 401(k) retirement plan with a Safe Harbor match; ESPP; generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time; Tuition Reimbursement program. The company is committed to supporting our employees' professional development, well-being, and financial security.
We have an immediate opening for a Site Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager who is responsible for leading, developing, implementing, and continuously improving the Health, Safety and Environmental programs at the EFC Hatfield facility. This position serves as the primary HSE leader for the site and is accountable for ensuring operations are conducted safely, responsibly, and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements as well as EFC policies and standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
HSE Leadership & Safety Culture
- Serve as the primary HSE leader and subject-matter resource for the Hatfield facility.
- Develop a strong, proactive safety culture based on hazard recognition, employee engagement, accountability, and prevention.
- Maintain a consistent presence throughout production, warehouse, maintenance, laboratory, cylinder handling/storage, and other operational areas.
- Coach managers, supervisors, and employees on safe work practices and their individual HSE responsibilities.
- Promote employee participation in hazard identification, near-miss reporting, safety observations, and continuous improvement.
- Provide plant management with clear and timely visibility of significant HSE risks, incidents, compliance concerns, and corrective-action status.
- Exercise appropriate stop-work authority when an activity presents an imminent or unacceptable risk to employees, the facility, the environment, or the surrounding community.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.
Regulatory & HSE Compliance
- Manage site compliance with applicable requirements, including as relevant:
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), Local fire code and emergency-response requirements, Hazard Communication / GHS, Hazardous and regulated waste, Emergency planning and reporting requirements, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Permit to Work, Contractor Safety, Hearing Conservation and other applicable occupational-health programs
- Maintain required HSE permits, records, inspections, regulatory documentation, and compliance calendars. Coordinate regulatory inspections and assist site leadership in communications with regulatory authorities when required.
Incident Investigation & Corrective Action
- Lead or coordinate investigations of injuries, illnesses, fires, chemical or gas releases, environmental events, property damage, near misses, and other significant HSE events.
- Ensure investigations focus on root and contributing causes rather than simply identifying employee error.
- Utilize structured root-cause analysis techniques appropriate to the severity and complexity of the event.
- Develop corrective and preventive actions with responsible departments.
- Assign ownership and target completion dates for corrective actions.
- Track corrective actions through verified completion and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Identify recurring trends and systemic risks across incidents, observations, inspections, and near misses.
- Immediately escalate serious incidents and significant uncontrolled risks to plant management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Approximately 5+ years of progressive HSE experience within manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial gases, specialty gases, semiconductor materials, or another hazardous-material industrial environment.
- Experience with ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
- Experience with Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, and process-safety principles.
- Experience interacting with OSHA, EPA, PADEP, fire authorities, or other regulatory agencies.
- Computer skills required: Inventory Software; Microsoft Office Suite, State and Federal Regulatory databases.
COMPETENCIES:
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently required to stand and walk.
- Continually required to sit, talk and hear.
- Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity and to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
- Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 100 pounds.
- Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
- Frequently work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
- Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Additional remarks regarding work environment: travel 5 %,
- Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Handcart, standard office equipment, communication devices.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job posting restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are a drug-free workplace and are committed to providing a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees. Employment with our company is contingent upon a successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.