Site Safety Specialist

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 worlds first sustainable molecule factorythe Bioforge. This unique manufacturing platform uses a chemienzymatic process to convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have historically been made from fossil fuelsall 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

Solugens mission is to decarbonize chemical manufacturing. As an initial step Solugen is building its first commercial plant with a capacity of 10000 tpy with the potential to offset up to 37000 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.

12 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.