EHS Manager

Huntsman Corporation•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EH&S Manager Huntsman is seeking an EHS Manager supporting the Performance Products Division located in Conroe, Texas . Job Scope As a member of the Conroe Site Leadership Team, the position is directly be responsible for how Huntsman Performance Products, Conroe Site conducts its business in accordance with all corporate and regulatory policies, procedures, and acts of law regarding environment, health and safety; and that the company is effectively providing an environmentally sound, safe and healthy work environment for the employees of the Huntsman Performance Products, Conroe Site and the extended neighboring community. As the EH&S Manager you will: Direct the activities of the site environmental, health and safety group to coordinate those efforts toward a common goal of providing an environmentally sound, safe and healthy work environment for Huntsman Performance Products, Conroe Site employees, as well as neighboring community. Act as an advisor to the Site Manager in all matters pertaining to environmental compliance, health and safety, including but not limited to legal matters. Direct the implementation of federal, state, and local governmental policies and regulations in matters of environmental compliance, health and safety and assures compliance in all matters under his/her direction. Oversee the activities in coordination with the Occupational Health and Safety Center of Excellence of Huntsman Performance Products and the Conroe Site’s Medical Department. Administer the site Environmental, Health & Safety policies, evaluates work, and makes recommendations to the Site Manager on hiring, promotions, salaries, and release of people under his/her direction. Be responsible for the preparation and timely submission of the environmental, health and safety expenses, staffing, and capital budgets. Ensures that expenditure is appropriate and properly documented and within budget or appropriate amounts. In conjunction with managers and supervisors of other site departments, assist the Site Manager in setting site policies, practices and procedures and in operating the plant to safely and compliantly maximize profits. Perform as an active and engaged leader on the Site Leadership Team driving towards improved EHS performance and site culture. Be a representative of the “Zero Harm” program for the Site. Be responsible for coordinating site security needs and emergency response efforts Other general responsibilities: Follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor. Assist other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals. Participate in and completes company-required training programs. Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Coordinate Conroe site emergency response and evacuation plans. EHS management and HS direct reports actively participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related field with ten (10) plus years of work-related experience.
Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills are a necessity.
Strong PC skills.
Leadership competencies.
Must have high technical and analytical abilities to identify environmental, health and safety trends and to act to meet these requirements with minimum disruption and expense.
Requires tact and diplomacy in dealing with government representatives, associates, contractors, customers and the public.
Previous interactions with local emergency responders (Fire Department, Hazmat, etc.).
Availability for periodic on-call duties.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in one or more applicable areas of environmental, health, and safety (i.e., CIH, REM, CSP) are a plus.
Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing and maintains effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities are critical for job success.

Responsibilities

Direct the activities of the site environmental, health and safety group to coordinate those efforts toward a common goal of providing an environmentally sound, safe and healthy work environment for Huntsman Performance Products, Conroe Site employees, as well as neighboring community.
Act as an advisor to the Site Manager in all matters pertaining to environmental compliance, health and safety, including but not limited to legal matters.
Direct the implementation of federal, state, and local governmental policies and regulations in matters of environmental compliance, health and safety and assures compliance in all matters under his/her direction.
Oversee the activities in coordination with the Occupational Health and Safety Center of Excellence of Huntsman Performance Products and the Conroe Site’s Medical Department.
Administer the site Environmental, Health & Safety policies, evaluates work, and makes recommendations to the Site Manager on hiring, promotions, salaries, and release of people under his/her direction.
Be responsible for the preparation and timely submission of the environmental, health and safety expenses, staffing, and capital budgets.
Ensures that expenditure is appropriate and properly documented and within budget or appropriate amounts.
In conjunction with managers and supervisors of other site departments, assist the Site Manager in setting site policies, practices and procedures and in operating the plant to safely and compliantly maximize profits.
Perform as an active and engaged leader on the Site Leadership Team driving towards improved EHS performance and site culture.
Be a representative of the “Zero Harm” program for the Site.
Be responsible for coordinating site security needs and emergency response efforts
Follow instructions and perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Assist other employees in accomplishment of Huntsman company goals.
Participate in and completes company-required training programs.
Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Coordinate Conroe site emergency response and evacuation plans.
EHS management and HS direct reports actively participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT).