Safety/EHS Specialist Job at Airswift Sweden (Lake Charles)

Job Description

Airswift is looking for a Safety/EHS Specialist to work for a major Chemical company in Lake Charles, LA, for an initial 9-months assignment with high possibility of being extended. The Safety Specialist plays a key role in ensuring site-wide compliance and advancing continuous improvement initiatives within the facility’s safety and management systems. This position is responsible for conducting procedure reviews, evaluating regulatory alignment, identifying compliance gaps, and supporting both internal audits and Responsible Care® 14001 activities. Working closely with operations, safety, and site leadership teams, the Safety Specialist strengthens field execution, enhances documentation quality, and helps drive a culture of safety excellence across the organization.

Job Responsibility

Lead formal gap analyses against Responsible Care® 14001 and applicable OSHA regulations
Review, update, and improve safety programs, procedures, and written documentation
Evaluate field practices to ensure consistency with regulatory requirements and internal standards
Develop, manage, and track corrective action plans through full closure
Support internal audits, RC14001 assessments, and management system reviews
Analyze incident and audit trends to identify systemic improvement opportunities
Prepare clear, detailed written reports with findings and recommendations
Monitor regulatory and industry standard updates, ensuring timely program revisions
Partner with operations and leadership to implement sustainable compliance enhancements
Maintain organized and accurate compliance documentation and records

Requirements

5–7 years of experience in industrial safety, regulatory compliance, or management systems
Strong working knowledge of OSHA (29 CFR 1910) requirements
Familiarity with Responsible Care® 14001 management systems and audit processes
Ability to interpret regulatory language and convert it into actionable procedures
Experience performing structured compliance audits and detailed gap assessments
Strong analytical, problem?solving, and critical?thinking abilities
High attention to detail with excellent document control skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance tracking systems
Strong procedure writing skills with working knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
Process knowledge, including the ability to read PFDs, P&IDs, and one-line drawings
Excellent communication skills, capable of confidently leading safety meetings with site personnel
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, or related field preferred
Equivalent industry experience will be considered

Nice to have

Preferred experience in petrochemical, refining, chemical manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments
Background supporting RC14001 implementation or auditing is highly valued
BCSP credentials (CSP, ASP, CHST, etc.) preferred
RC14001 auditor training or other management system certifications a plus

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