Global EHS Leader

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high‑performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high‑quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure—sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a visionary and experienced Global EHS Leader to drive the company’s environmental, process safety, health and safety strategy across all operations worldwide.

This role will be responsible for setting and executing the EHS Management System, ensuring compliance, fostering a culture of safety, and supporting Chemours’ commitment to sustainability and responsible chemical manufacturing.

This role will also partner closely with executive leadership, operations, and corporate functions to enable compliant growth and operational excellence. The Global EHS Leader will serve as the chief advisor to the CEO and Board on all matters related to EHS.

• Develop, implement, and oversee global EHS strategy, policies, and programs aligned with Chemours’ business objectives and sustainability goals.
• Lead the EHS Centers of Excellence (COE) across all business units, facilities, and geographies, ensuring standardized practices and continuous improvement.
• Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on EHS risk, regulatory compliance, and emerging issues (including climate & environmental stressors, process safety and workplace safety and occupational health risks).
• Foster a strong safety culture, driving accountability and engagement at all levels, from frontline workers to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international EHS regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with operations and manage EHS‑related crises, incidents, investigations, and reporting; oversee corrective action plans.
• Develop relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community partners.
• Lead EHS governance processes and management performance reviews; audit programs, track KPIs and develop actionable insights.
• Champion Chemours’ safety culture initiatives and EHS management system improvement processes.
• Mentor and develop EHS professionals and operations leaders across the organization; build a high‑performing, diverse team.
• Benchmark and network externally to integrate ideas for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years’ progressive experience in EHS leadership and hazardous operations management in the chemical manufacturing, or related, high hazard industry.
• 3+ years in senior leadership roles within chemicals, advanced materials, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven track record of managing global EHS programs at scale; experience working across cultures and geographies.
• Deep knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, CCPS RBPS, REACH, GHS, etc.) and industry best practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills; ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated crisis management and incident investigation expertise.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence experience and working knowledge highly desirable.

• Strategic thinker with a global perspective; able to anticipate and respond to evolving EHS…