SHE Specialist

ChampionX has an immediate need for a SHE Specialist in our Odessa, TX plant. If you are a are a passionate safety and you are a dedicated professional with a proven track record of success, we invite you to apply. The SHE Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the organization's Health, Safety & Environmental strategy, working towards Goal Zero to ensure all employees have a safe and healthy work environment. Ensures compliance with regulations and laws. Reports to Plant SHE Manager.If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

What's in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment- medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• This position will primarily be responsible for providing safety and limited environmental support to the Odessa Manufacturing Plant. Position will require occasional weekend /evening call-out in the event on an emergency.

• Drive Goal Zero culture and initiatives.

• Conducts safety assessments in the Plant to identify and detect existing or potential risk, incident, and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented and completed. These include project JSAs, safe work permits, risk assessments, and PPE assessments, etc.

• Ability to educate and train workforce on health, safety and environmental policies and standards as required by company policy, customer requirements and regulatory bodies.

• Leads or participates in the investigation of near misses, environmental spills and incidents that did or could have resulted in an injury or a release of material to the environment. Work with team to develop Root Cause Analysis (I.e., TapRoot, 5-Why).

• Performs quarterly IH sampling. Based on results recommends changes to working conditions to ensure all employees have a safe and healthy working environment.

• Participates and/or coordinates PSM and RMP program activities including MOC/PSSR meetings, creating and updating operating procedures, and PSM / DHA assessments (What If, HAZOP, etc.) for covered processes.

• Participate in Management of Change process and implementation.

• Ensures compliance with OSHA, NFPA, EPA/TCEQ, DHS, and DOT regulations. Advanced knowledge of two or more of these regulations is required.

• Compile and analyze HSE statisticsandincident reports. Issue monthly reports to SHE Manager.

• Preparation of different types of HSE reports as needed in PowerBI / Microsoft Office.

• Gather data and/or prepare reports / RCA on safety incidents and Process Safety Events

• Active participation in TPM. 5S Assessment / Audits.

• Participate in Plant safety / ISO audits and ensure compliance.

• Execute Continuous Improvement and savings initiatives

• Partners with employees, management and Front Line Leadership.

• Implement and maintain company HSE documents adhering to local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations.

• Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment and employ basic reasoning skills.

• Other duties as required.

• Maintains confidentiality of all matters.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety or other relevant degree with 3 years HSE experience with heavy environmental knowledge or equivalent experience. Professional certification in HSE (ASP, CSP, OHST).

• Two to four years of relevant experience in manufacturing or field service in the oil and gas industry.

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety policies and company-wide safety requirements.

• Encourage action assuring safe behavior.

• Challenge unsafe behavior and conditions proactively and positively.

• Regularly and predictably attend work and be punctual.

• Read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.

• Lead safety meetings as needed.

• Conduct SHE training for employees and contractors.

• Mentor employees on SHE initiatives and policies.

• Back up for other plant safety personnel

• Promote continual improvement within the SHE program.

• Ability to present to Customers.

• Ability to work within the US without sponsorship of VISA.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to pass a drug screen and physical exam

• Must have Ability to climb stairs and ladders

• Must be able to lift and carry 15 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Employee is required to work in a plant environment which may include inclines, uneven surfaces, and a variety of weather conditions.

• Employee must be able to regularly bend, stoop, crawl, lay down, twist and push.

• Employee is required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment including but not limited to shoes/boots, hard hats, safety googles / glass or respirators.

Work Environment:

• Some work is accomplished indoors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.

• Work normally is executed in an office equipped with a telephone and computer.

• Work will be in a plant environment. This will require frequent visits in the plant a variety of weather and temperature conditions.

Location Information:

* This will be a local position at the Odessa, TX plant.

* Day shift

* Will need to come to plant to attend any emergency / abnormal situations during evening shift / weekends as instructed by HSE Manager.

About ChampionX:

ChampionX is a global leader in providing chemistry programs and services, drilling technology, artificial lift solutions, and automation technologies for the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. Our world-class safety culture fuels our purpose to improve lives through our commitment to deliver sustainable operation.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.