Solugen
14549 Minetta St., Houston TX 77035
Position
Site Safety Specialist
About Solugen:
Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is the world’s first sustainable molecule factory—the Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuels—all with minimal emissions and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
Mission
Solugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemical manufacturing. As an initial step, Solugen is building its first commercial plant with a capacity of 10,000 tpy, with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents.
The Site Safety Specialist will lead and oversee site-level safety programs to promote a proactive safety culture and ensure a safe working environment. This role is responsible for driving risk mitigation strategies, advancing injury prevention initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement in safety performance across operations.
The position partners closely with site leadership to strengthen operational excellence in safety and workforce protection and will report directly to the HSE Director.
Key Responsibilities
Site Safety Management
• Lead site safety strategy to prevent injuries, illnesses, environmental releases, and property damage.
• Develop and implement Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), risk assessments, and mitigation controls.
• Oversee incident investigations and root cause analysis, ensuring regulatory reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure proper classification and recordability determinations for OSHA reporting.
• Drive safety engagement initiatives including safety meetings, toolbox talks, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Ensure contractor safety compliance and qualification standards.
• Support operational leadership in integrating safety into daily production activities.
• Manage emergency response planning, drills, and post-incident regulatory notifications.
• Track and report safety KPIs (TRIR, DART, near misses, leading indicators).
• Maintain and administer the site Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Program Development & Continuous Improvement
• Establish measurable safety and compliance objectives aligned with business goals.
• Develop systems to improve safety data integrity and performance tracking.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Promote continuous improvement through audits, inspections, and leadership observations.
• Support risk reduction and operational improvement initiatives.
Training & Workforce Development
• Deliver safety training programs via LMS Systems
• Ensure employees are trained and competent in safe work practices.
• Train leadership on safety expectations, hazard recognition, and incident prevention.
• Maintain training records and compliance documentation to withstand audit scrutiny.
Qualifications
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and documentation skills.
• 1–2 years of safety experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with incident investigations, hazard assessments, and safety program implementation.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH).
• Experience in manufacturing, energy, construction, petrochemical, or industrial environments preferred.
Core Competencies
• Safety program management
• Risk assessment and hazard control
• Incident investigation
• Data tracking and performance improvement
• Safety culture development
• Strategic planning & cross-functional leadership
Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- 1-2 years of safety experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Experience with incident investigations, hazard assessments, and safety program implementation
- Professional certifications preferred (e.g., ASP, CSP, CIH)
- Experience in manufacturing, energy, construction, petrochemical, or industrial environments preferred
What We Do
At Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So we’ve built the world’s first clean molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. We’re pioneering the way to scale synbio. One that uses evolved enzymes, plant-based feedstocks and clean, catalytic reactions to make 90% of the world’s essential molecules. With this process, we’re bringing products to market faster, cheaper and without compromise.
