About Hawkins
Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/
ABOUT THE JOB
Responsibilities
PSM/RMP Compliance: Act as the primary resource for the implementation and enforcement of all aspects of the Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs to include:
- Review, update, and implement process safety and risk management related policies.
- Manage PHA and compliance audits from start to finish. This may include coordinating site visits, preparing materials prior to visit, leading audits/PHAs at the facilities, developing draft and final reports, and providing technical guidance for recommendations.
- Prepare and participate in Pre-Startup Safety and Operational Readiness Reviews.
- Lead Management of Change (MOC) initiatives and provide follow up to ensure that agreed upon changes have been implemented and are in practice.
- Lead investigations of process safety incidents, employing root cause analysis methodologies.
- Develop and deliver process safety training.
- Direct Hawkins personnel with the interpretation of regulatory requirements.
- Identify process safety improvement opportunities through interactions with process safety stakeholders.
- Track and report process safety leading and lagging indicators, key process safety metrics, action plans, and priority recommendations.
- Make recommendations and implement new tools and work process improvements.
- Analyze process safety incidents and near misses and develop recommendations to improve performance.
- Stay up to date on PSM and RMP regulations and industry trends. Communicate changes to internal stake holders.
Emergency Response: Oversee the creation of applicable portions, auditing, and updating of all facility Emergency Response Plans. Participate in emergency response efforts, training, and periodic response drills.
Safety & Security: Assist HSE Team with implementing companywide initiatives, monitor and encourage safe work practices, and conduct periodic safety assessments at plant locations.
ABOUT YOU
- BA/BS in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Health & Safety, or related field
- 5+ years of compliance experience
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Effective verbal and written communications skills for both internal and external audiences
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to consistently meet or exceed established deadlines and customer expectations
- Can effectively work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
- 24-hour HAZWOPER training preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit, stand, bend, reach, ascend or descend stairs, and walk for extended periods of time in an office or manufacturing setting, including areas where conditions may include odors, varying temperatures, humidity, and moderate levels of noise
- Ability to wear PPE such as a respirator and chemical suit for extended periods of time
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
TRAVEL
Up to 25%
Ref 2024-307
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What We Do
Hawkins is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States.
Thousands of water treatment facilities, manufacturers, food and dairy producers, research labs and many other organizations depend on Hawkins for the chemical products they need. These products range from potassium carbonate to chlorine to FCC grade citrates and phosphates.
Our Mission
To exceed our customers' expectations as a high-quality, service-oriented chemical supplier. We will adapt quickly to the changing chemical needs of customers with a keen focus on technical expertise, teamwork, safety, profitability, and responsible care of the environment and of our community.
