Regional EHS Specialist

Axalta•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. Work Location: This role requires a hybrid onsite work presence in the Philadelphia, PA surrounding area and is not eligible for relocation nor sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required with an Occupational Safety, Health, and Security discipline preferred.
Chemical Engineering industry alignment strongly preferred.
CSP (certified safety professional) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Environmental, Health, Safety and Security fields.
Regional knowledge of EHS&S regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 or RC14001 Management System standards.
Manufacturing Engineering, Process Safety Management, and Operations experience strongly desired.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interpret and implement given instructions.
Unquestioned ethics and integrity including the ability to work on confidential matters.
Ability to collaborate effectively.
Must be willing to travel 25-40% regionally.

Responsibilities

Lead site EHSS resources in the region and oversee continuing professional development in EHSS.
Exert strong leadership and influence to drive EHSS performance in the region.
Maintain and monitor EHSS performance metrics and develop strategic improvement opportunities.
Proactively engage global EHSS competency leaders and subject matter experts for needed regional support and communication alignment with the sites.
Establish key performance indicators to advance the regional EHS&S performance.
Develop and execute regional EHSS communication plans.
Organize/develop/lead regional EHSS training and training programs.
Build strong relationships with regional site management, as well as global and site EHSS managers to support regional EHSS performance.
Support site development and implementation of EHSS standards.
Provide 1st, 2nd and 3rd party EHSS and RC14001 auditing support for the region.
Support site and regional level action planning and closure of audit findings.
Participate in due diligence activities and coordinate, support and monitor EHSS support for the integration process of new sites/acquisitions.
Monitor changes to the regulation and industry EHSS standards and provide necessary support to site resources.
Support sites to implement programs to identify, manage and control hazards and determine appropriate communications process to control EHSS risks.
Facilitate effective Root Cause Analysis and support in the region.