Sr. Safety Specialist- Chemical Process Safet
Company: Adhesives Research Inc.
Location: Glen Rock
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Senior Safety Specialist – Chemical Process Safety Role
Description: The Senior Safety Specialist – Chemical Process Safety
is responsible for managing and supporting process safety programs
for Adhesives Research, Inc. chemical manufacturing operations.
This role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks
associated with hazardous chemicals, reactive processes, and
high-energy systems. The position works closely with Engineering,
Operations, and EHS leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA
Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and to promote safe,
reliable chemical operations. Key Responsibilities: Process Safety
Management (PSM) Help develop and maintain OSHA Process Safety
Management (29 CFR 1910.119) programs, as applicable. Participate
in or lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOPs,
What-If analyses, and LOPA studies. Support Management of Change
(MOC) reviews to ensure safety risks are identified and controlled
prior to implementation. Maintain process safety documentation,
including: Process safety information Operating procedures
Mechanical integrity records Chemical Hazard & Risk Management
Evaluate risks associated with flammable, toxic, corrosive, and
reactive chemicals. Support safe storage, handling, and transfer of
hazardous materials. Partner with engineering teams on equipment
design, safeguards, and interlocks. Support emergency response
planning related to chemical releases, fires, or explosions.
Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), ergonomic assessments, and
exposure evaluations. Maintain and continuously improve site safety
programs, including: Hazard communication PPE and respiratory
protection Ergonomics Operator/Contractor safety Industrial Hygiene
Training & Culture Develop and deliver process safety and chemical
hazard training for operations, maintenance, and engineering
personnel. Promote a strong process safety culture focused on
hazard awareness and risk ownership. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and
Environmental teams on capital projects, process changes, and
continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as a technical subject
matter expert for process safety and chemical hazard management.
Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical
Engineering, Chemistry, Safety Engineering, or a related technical
field. 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or
processing environments. Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM,
chemical hazard evaluation, and risk management. Experience
participating in or leading PHAs and MOC processes. Strong
analytical, documentation, and communication skills. Preferred:
Experience with high-hazard chemical operations (flammables,
corrosives, toxics, pressure systems). Experience supporting
capital projects and startup safety reviews. Professional
certifications such as CHMM, ASP, CSP, or CCPSC. Completion of
relevant occupational safety training: HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120),
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, Adult First AID/CPR AED, etc.
Experience with electronic EHS risk management software- PHA Pro,
Gensuite, EHS Insight
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