Senior EHS Specialist

BASF SE

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Care Chemicals team in Spartanburg, SC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long-term success of our customers’ brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development site.
Reporting to the EHS Director of Care Chemicals Americas, you will be responsible for supporting, facilitating and implementing EHS programs designed to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements as needed through a shared business resource concept.

This position will require ~75% of focus on Environmental Compliance Program Management, and ~25% on Occupational Safety and Industrial Hygiene Support. As a Senior EHS Specialist, you create chemistry by...

Requirements

• Hold a bachelors degree in Engineering, Science or an Environmental discipline, or other related field.
• Bring 5-10 years of experience implementing EHS programs in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Are experienced with Health and Safety management Responsible Care® management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably have professional certification(s) in safety, health, or environmental topics.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical and regulatory expertise to ensure EHS compliance at the assigned site, with an emphasis on environmental compliance management.
• Managing federal, state and local environmental compliance programs which include air, waste and water programs (e.g. LDAR, Title V, PSM/RMP, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC).
• Serving as the technical expert on environmental regulatory compliance matters for EPA, SCDES and applicable industry standards
• Interfacing with employees, regulatory agencies and third parties, as needed, on compliance and enforcement issues; as well as communicating and facilitating the sharing of programs, procedures, and tools that promote a safe and healthy working environment.
• Providing strategic leadership while working with site management, employees, and EHS Community on identified EHS issues, recommendations, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement of EHS programs and culture.
• Supporting implementation of Responsible Care® Management System.
• Assisting with the implementation of corporate EHS policies and procedures (Safe Work Permits, Job Safety Analysis, Management of Change, Incident/Accident investigation, HAZCOM, Training, Pre-startup safety reviews, etc.).

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level