HSE Specialist

We are looking for a Health, Safety and Environment Specialist to support our manufacturing operations in Rochester, NY as part of our WW Health, Safety and Environment Team.

Kodak offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the revitalization of an iconic global company. We combine the strength of a brand that is recognized and beloved around the world with the excitement and entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. We are optimistic about the future and looking for professionals with energy, ideas and ambition to help us take the next steps in completing our transformation. We're building a culture that values creativity in all its forms, having a global perspective, a focus on sustainability, and the kind of trust that enables us to succeed by taking calculated risks. Kodak has a rich heritage of leadership and innovation, but is also, in many ways, still inventing itself. At this stage of our comeback, Kodak is truly a place where you can make a difference.

The Health, Safety and Environment Specialist will support Kodak's Rochester Film Sensitizing Division. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
1. Oversee health and safety programs including process safety management, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, laser safety, ionizing radiation, Control of Hazardous Energy (LO/TO), electrical safety, machine/web conveyance safeguarding, fall protection, confined space, & contractor safety reviews.
2. Oversee environmental compliance programs and reporting obligations required the U.S. EPA.
3. Participate in incident and near miss investigations, review and analyze data, identify trends and improvement opportunities to prevent/reduce incidents.
4. Participate in management of change reviews and job hazard analyses to identify/evaluate hazards and recommend controls.
5. Provide HSE training to employees.
6. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and prevailing professional standards and practices.
7. Provide HSE support for new product development/product change management.
8. Provide technical guidance to management on a large variety of workplace HSE issues.

Requirements:
* Knowledge of Federal, state, local health, safety and environment requirements (OSHA, air, water, waste).
* Knowledge of chemical manufacturing equipment and processes.
* Able to build strategic relationships and work effectively in a team.
* Self-starter able to work without daily supervision.
* Apply a risk-based approach to health, safety, and environmental tasks.
* Able to organize and multi-task.
* Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms.
* Strong computer skills with ability to learn new computer systems.
* Able to lift 50 lbs on occasion.
* Able to work on feet for prolong periods of time.
* Able to use ladders and work from elevated locations.
* Able to work onsite, there will be occasions where work from home is acceptable.
* Willingness to learn and develop skillset into a specialized role.

Education and Experience:
* Minimum Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
* 5+ years of relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.