Senior EHS Safety Specialist (Port Arthur, TX)

Now hiring! Senior EHS Safety Specialist (Port Arthur, TX)

 

Port Arthur, TX

 

We are looking for a Senior EHS Safety Specialist to join our Petrochemicals (CP) team in Port Arthur, TX.

 

Where the chemistry happens…

 

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!

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team as a Senior EHS 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 Senior EHS Safety Specialist (Port Arthur, TX), you create chemistry by...

 

• Supporting BASF Responsible Care© Management Systems, including effective implementation of BASF standardized OSIH processes, and participating in management system reviews.
• Ensuring effective communication of new/modified internal and external OSIH requirements and leading implementation.
• Helping drive EHS improvements at a fast-paced manufacturing site and facilitating the development of safety programs, procedures, tools, and successfully demonstrated practices at the Port Arthur site. 
• Educating the workforce on new and changing OSIH requirements and concepts.
• Navigating complex audit, compliance, and regulatory processes while managing competing priorities.
• Collaborating and interfacing with business partners and functional teams where the ability to gain cooperation is critical.

If you have...

 

• Educational and/or professional background in Occupational Safety.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial occupational safety program implementation.
• Detailed knowledge of OSHA requirements.
• Working knowledge of Industrial Hygiene compliance.
• Having experience in leading and conducting safety related incident investigations and management of change reviews.
• Possessing strategic thinking, results-oriented mindset and safety orientation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong proficiency and skills in presenting information and teaching.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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 qua