Environment, Health & Safety Specialist

Now hiring! Environment, Health & Safety Specialist

Cornwall, ON (Onsite)

We are looking for an Environment, Health & Safety Specialist to join our Petrochemicals team in Cornwall, ON.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Petrochemicals division is the starting point of BASF’s petrochemicalbased value chains throughout the regions. The division manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-quality basic chemicals and tailored specialties for internal and external customers

We are seeking a professional like you to support, facilitate, and implement Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs designed to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements (federal, provincial, local) for our production facility in Cornwall Ontario.

As a Environment, Health & Safety Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical and regulatory expertise to ensure occupational safety and environmental compliance at the site as part of a zero-incident mindset and be responsible for comprehensive occupational health and Industrial Hygiene (IH) support and oversight for the site.
   
• Working with management on identified EHS issues / recommendations / opportunities to foster continuous improvement of EHS programs and culture. Additionally, you will provide operational support for Environmental Programs including Air, Waste, and Water Permitting compliance.
   
• Assisting sites with the implementation of BASF’s Responsible Care® Management Systems (RMS) including, but not limited to, Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, and Emergency Planning and Response. As a role model, you will reinforce a culture of behavior-based safety and support emergency response activities through the development of required drills and coordination of annual training.
   
• Performing exposure assessments, including exposure and hazard evaluation, as well as control solutions for chemical agents, biological agents and physical stress agents (e.g. occupational noise). Additionally, you will be responsible for data interpretation, data communication (monitoring reports and control recommendation), and regulatory compliance relating to occupational health and safety.
   
• Participating in capital project reviews consistent with the level of industrial hygiene, environmental and safety expertise needed and support the interface with regulatory agencies and third parties on compliance and enforcement issues as needed.

If you have...

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in a chemical / manufacturing environment preferred. 
• Knowledge of Ontario Occupational Safety Regulations, Ontario Environmental Regulations (Air, Water, Noise, Waste) and Process Safety is required. 
• Experience in engineering, operations and/or direct manufacturing support roles with an understanding of chemical processing and technologies is preferred.
• Experience in the implementation of Process Safety programs is useful.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation is preferred. 

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

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.  We also provide engaging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your role.

About us

As the world’s leading chemical company, we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

We constantly strive to become an even better workplace. As a result of our commitment to our employees, BASF has earned various awards, including being recognized by Mediacorp in 2024 as one of Canada's Top Employers for tenth consecutive year, one of the Greater Toronto Area's Top Employers for the eleventh year in a row, and twice being named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and Best Diversity Employers.

We provide a fulfilling work environment with a strong emphasis on the physical and psychological safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. We are always working to form the best team with an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion and through lifelong learning and development.  

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