EHS Specialist

Now hiring! EHS Specialist

McIntosh, AL 

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We are looking for a EHS Specialist to join our Performance Chemicals team in McIntosh, AL.

Come create chemistry with us!

As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers.

In this role you will provide technical support for occupational safety and industrial hygiene compliance activities for an operating unit at the McIntosh Site through a shared services concept.

As a EHS Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Maintain and monitor safety and industrial hygiene compliance programs for assigned unit operations while optimizing effectiveness and efficiency of the programs during transition/implementation of Project McIntosh Tomorrow.
• Maintain written safety and industrial hygiene programs and procedures.
• Provide governance and oversight of safety and industrial hygiene program within assigned unit(s).
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis activities and participate in technical review of process changes as necessary.
• Lead and/or participate in investigation and root cause analysis for accident/ incidents as needed. 
• Participate in capital project reviews consistent with the level of safety and industrial hygiene expertise needed.
• Support the site in with emphasis on hazard recognition, job hazard analysis, etc.
• Provide input to Team Leader and interface with regulatory agencies, as needed, on compliance and/or enforcement issues.
• Active participation with the EHS Community.

If you...

• BS Degree in Engineering or Science OR in lieu of degree, have a minimum of 15 years manufacturing experience with an Associates degree in Occupational Safety or similar EHS degree.
• 5 years in Health & Safety field, working in the chemical industry recommended.
• 3+ years of experience in implementing environmental, industrial hygiene and safety programs in a manufacturing arena preferred.
• Environmental, industrial hygiene and safety regulatory knowledge is required.
• Customer Focus, Team Leadership and Teamwork, Entrepreneurial Acting/Initiative, Results Orientation, Communication, and Work Management skills are essential.
• Basic computer skills (ex. Spreadsheets, word processing, database management) essential.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• Experience with hazard recognition, job hazard analysis and Process Hazards Analysis is a plus.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.