EHS Safety Specialist

Now hiring! EHS Safety Specialist

Port Arthur, TX (Onsite) 

We are looking for an EHS Safety Specialist to join our Petrochemicals team in Port Arthur, TX. 

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as “the heart of the Verbund,” representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time! 

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team as a EHS Safety Specialist. Your activities will comprise of providing technical and regulatory expertise to the Port Arthur site and overseeing the Occupational Safety & Health and Industrial Hygiene programs. Furthermore, you will be leading responsible management of corporate, local, state, and federal safety programs and initiatives to improve workplace operations and control hazards.

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

• Support BASF Responsible Care® Management Systems by implementing standardized OSIH processes, participating in management system reviews, and preparing Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA), SOPs, and training.
• Communicate and implement new or modified OSIH requirements while educating the workforce on evolving safety concepts and compliance standards.
• Drive EHS improvements at the Port Arthur site through the development of safety programs, procedures, tools, and best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in industrial hygiene and safety performance.
• Navigate complex audit, compliance, and regulatory processes using strong analytical and problem-solving skills while managing competing priorities.
• Collaborate effectively with business partners and functional teams to gain cooperation, influence decisions, and engage across the organization to identify opportunities and execute sustainable solutions.
• Apply expertise in chemistry, toxicology, industrial hygiene, and biological sciences to identify and mitigate occupational and environmental hazards such as chemical exposure, ergonomics, and noise.
• Utilize knowledge of hazard communication, PPE, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation to support compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal programs (e.g., OSHA) and improve workplace operations.
• Participate in critical safety activities, including capital project reviews, process hazard analyses, Safe Work Permit system maintenance, and incident management and investigation.

If you...

• Possess educational and/or professional background in Occupational Safety.
• Bring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial occupational safety program implementation.
• Apply detailed knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Have working knowledge of Industrial Hygiene compliance.
• Lead and conduct safety related incident investigations and management of change reviews.
• Exhibit strategic thinking, results-oriented mindset and safety orientation.
• Communicate effectively with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Present information and teach with strong proficiency and skills.
• Employ analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Our Periodic Table of Benefits includes some additional perks below for starters…

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause
• Access to our BASF Wine Cellar

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.