Safety Specialist

The EHS Safety Specialist supports LG Chem’s commitment to safe, reliable, and compliant ABS compounding operations by leading and maintaining occupational safety and health programs at the ABS Compounding Facility and Customer Solution Center (CSC) in Ravenn, Ohio, including pilot‑scale and laboratory environments.

This role reports to the EHS Manager and is a salaried, individual contributor position with no direct supervisory responsibility . The position requires a strong field presence, technical safety expertise, and the ability to influence safety performance across all shifts and functions. This position also supports alignment with Corporate and Global EHS management system requirements. In addition to primary role responsibilities, this position is expected to support broader EHS functional areas—including Safety, Environmental, and Industrial Hygiene—as needed to support overall site and department EHS goals and objectives.

Implement, maintain, and continuously improve workplace safety programs aligned with: OSHA regulations LG Chem Corporate and Global EHS Management System requirements Responsible Care® and site‑specific standards

OSHA regulations

LG Chem Corporate and Global EHS Management System requirements

Responsible Care® and site‑specific standards

Exercise stop‑work authority and authority to require corrective actions when unsafe conditions or behaviors are identified.

Support enforcement of site safety rules, permit systems, and safe work practices.

Support safe operation and maintenance of: Twin‑screw extruders Mixers, blenders, feeders, and pelletizers Conveying systems, vacuum pumps, utilities, and warehouse equipment

Twin‑screw extruders

Mixers, blenders, feeders, and pelletizers

Conveying systems, vacuum pumps, utilities, and warehouse equipment

Lead or support Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), process hazard reviews (including HAZOP) , and Management of Change (MOC) for new or modified equipment, materials, or processes.

Ensure compliance with: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Confined space Hot work Electrical safety (NFPA 70E) Machine guarding Combustible dust requirements

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Confined space

Hot work

Electrical safety (NFPA 70E)

Machine guarding

Combustible dust requirements

Support safety programs for CSC laboratory, testing, and pilot‑scale equipment.

Collaborate with R&D teams to integrate safety requirements into testing activities without hindering innovation.

Lead and support incident, near‑miss, and unsafe condition investigations.

Perform root cause analysis and track corrective and preventive actions to closure.

Analyze injury trends and leading indicators to drive proactive risk reduction.

Develop, deliver, and coordinate general and specialized safety training programs.

Conduct classroom‑style instruction and field‑based training for employees and contractors.

Support safety onboarding and ongoing engagement initiatives.

Demonstrate ethical leadership and proactive problem-solving in alignment with Jeong-Do Management principles.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Primarily day shift; occasional off‑shift or weekend work required to support training, investigations, and operational needs.

Travel: Limited local travel may be required.