Avoca LLC

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an EHS Specialist to join our Ashland LLC business at our Merry Hill, NC location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the EHS function. This position will report to the EHS Director.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, maintain, and implement programs to generate awareness, promote a safety culture, and reduce overall environmental and safety risk of the facilities.


• Maintain Safety committee participation and discussions, reporting improvements and progress to all employees.


• Conduct internal safety audits and inspections in accordance with all government and company regulations.


• Manage Contractor safety programs and ensure all vendors are in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.


• Ensure the facilities are in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local environmental and safety regulations.


• Assist in all government inspections, and third party audits, etc. and lead when needed.


• Manage all OSHA Process Safety Management elements.


• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis and Root Cause Analysis.


• In depth knowledge of Mechanical Integrity requirements under the OSHA PSM regulation, and maintaining equipment in accordance with good engineering practices.


• Develop and conduct any required training for employees, and supervisors.


• Assist in managing and operation of the on-site wastewater treatment facility and spray irrigation fields.


• Assist in new project development ensuring that all aspects of environmental, health, and safety have been addressed or mitigated prior to implementation.


• Conducts leak monitoring in compliance with EPA Leak Detection and Repair rules.


• Manage work permits for high hazard work including but not limited to Lockout Tagout, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and Line Breaking.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering/Science or similar field.


• Solid working knowledge of general OSHA requirements, OSHA PSM regulation, as well as inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance requirements.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• Proficient in the use of computers and typical office applications.


• Ability to work with individuals and teams to drive company initiatives.


• Organized and able to prioritize work.


• Able to work independently in order to manage tasks to meet all requirements


• Knowledge of water chemistry and capable of managing cooling towers and boiler water chemistry, with the assistance of a contractor.


• History of strong attendance and performance.


• Ability to coach and be coached.


• Ability to be safe, innovative, flexible, self-starting, honest and open.


• Ability to identify potential issues and formulate action plans, develop and foster a positive work environment, and resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• CSP Certified

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.