EHSS Manager

Stepan Company

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Stepan Company is a global leader in chemical manufacturing, committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation. We are looking for a talented EHSS Leader to join our team in Pasadena, TX. The primary responsibility of this position is to align the team and support others to achieve the desired EHSS performance objectives through compliance, risk reduction, and the pursuit for injury prevention. As an EHSS Leader, you will play a key role in providing advanced knowledge and technical expertise to drive continuous improvement in process safety, environmental compliance and HS&S initiatives. This position reports to the Site Director and partners with operations to prioritize tasks and optimize safety at the plant.

Requirements

10 years of related experience in chemical manufacturing.
5 years of supervisory or leadership experience
Commitment to continuous improvement
Demonstrated knowledge of EHSS regulations
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Align corporate and local EHSS goals and strategies, leading continuous improvement initiatives related to EHSS policies and programs
Prioritize and manage to protect people, processes, products and the environment from exposure to injury, risk or economic loss and to meet goals and objectives
Provide effective leadership to the EHSS Dept. through effective management of the Department’s resources to ensure continuous improvement in EHSS performance
Oversee our site Responsible Care program to adhere to the guiding principles for personal safety, process safety, environmental stewardship and security
Identify and overcome barriers to incident free performance
Facilitate team meetings that objectively address problems and develop workable solutions
Facilitate incident investigations to ensure that incidents are prevented from recurring
Develop and maintain an effective emergency response organization capable of handling a broad range of fire, chemical release or medical emergencies
Primary contact for governmental reporting agencies. Assures regulatory compliance requirements are clearly defined, understood and adhered to by department managers
Lead compliance with PSM regulations, including PHAs and compliance audits.
Develop, schedule and deliver effective EHSS training.
Provide guidance and technical support for new processes, technology changes, and regulatory affairs. Complete risk assessments and management by metrics
Create a team atmosphere where active participation is encouraged and supported to meet safety and environmental goals.