Senior EHS Specialist (Environmental)

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Senior EH&S Specialist (Environmental) – Chattanooga, TN

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you who is capable of successfully executing strategic and tactical Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) plans to support environmental compliance for the Chattanooga Site. You will ensure compliance, coordination, and continuous improvement of environmental programs and projects.  This includes providing leadership on all aspects of environmental standards by reviewing applicable standards and interpreting associated requirements to the site and advising site management of compliance concerns. Additionally, you will develop strategies and programs to ensure compliance to new federal, state or local regulations.

Formula for Success

• Leading, maintaining and monitoring existing environmental programs while optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of these programs.
• Counselling the site(s) leadership teams on taking recommended actions to address EHS matters and compliance concerns.
• Interfacing with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies on permit applications, permit negotiations, agency inspections, enforcement issues and reports.
• Identifying EHS issues and seeking opportunities for improvement and driving strategic decisions for the site / business.
• Submitting various agency and internal environmental reports and maintaining appropriate environmental related documentation. 
• Implementing and maintaining the Title V / (MACT, NESHAPS) air permitting, wastewater (NPDES), EPCRA, Waste, SPCC, LDAR, Potable Water, and PA Storage Tank programs. Including the reporting and administration of related electronic systems.
• Successfully engaging within the organization, developing effective working relationships with site management, employees, and the EHS community to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance
• Coordinating and collaborating with the Expert Services Teams on the development of processes and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.
• Supporting the Site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program(s) (RMP) – examples include Participating in Project Reviews to perform environmental evaluations as part of Management of Change, Maintaining electronic compliance for RMPESUBMIT
• Providing field presence and daily support to include, but not limited to, reinforcing a culture of behavior-based safety, field audits/inspections, and coordinating/tracking findings. Additionally, you will work with site management to resolve areas of non-conformance.
• Your basic computer skills (ex: spreadsheets, word processing, database management) will be essential as you submit various agency and internal environmental reports and maintain appropriate environmentally related documentation. You will also use these skills to coordinate the waste management program, including reporting and oversight of the on-site service provider(s) and for implementing and operating EHS standardized processes and administration of related electronic systems such as the Environmental Management System (Dakota) to ensure EHS tasks are identified and completed.

Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…

• Degree in Environmental, EHS or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of environmental work experience in operations with previous site/plant experience required
• Strong leadership, collaborative and results driven
• Demonstrated track record of manufacturing achievement in the critical success areas of EH&S, cost reduction, continuous improvement and application of leading edge methods and technologies. 
• Track record of environmental compliance and creating continuous improvement in environmental management systems and performance.
• Excellent analytical/problem solving skills with ability to analyze complex technical, operational data and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people.

We also look for…..

• Work experience in the chemical industry preferred

We also look for…..

• Work experience in the chemical industry preferred

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career. #dispersionsresins&additives