Senior EHS Specialist

Now hiring! Senior EHS Specialist

Spartanburg, SC (On-site)

We are looking for a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Care Chemicals team in Spartanburg, SC.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long‑term success of our customers’ brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development sites.

Reporting to the EHS Director of Care Chemicals Americas, you will be responsible for supporting, facilitating and implementing EHS programs designed to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements as needed through a shared business resource concept.

• Providing technical and regulatory expertise to ensure EHS compliance at the assigned site, with an emphasis on environmental management.
• Providing strategic leadership while working with site management, employees, and the EHS Community on identified EHS issues, recommendations, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement of EHS programs and culture.
• Managing federal, state and local environmental compliance programs which include air, waste and water programs (e.g. LDAR, Title V, PSM/RMP, RCRA, EPCRA, SPCC).
• Supporting implementation of Responsible Care® Management System.
• Serving as the technical expert on occupational safety, regulatory compliance matters for OSHA, and applicable industry standards as managed by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH).
• Assisting with the implementation of corporate EHS policies and procedures (Safe Work Permits, Job Safety Analysis, Management of Change, Incident/Accident investigation, HAZCOM, Training, Pre‑startup safety reviews, etc.).
• Interfacing with employees, regulatory agencies and third parties, as needed, on compliance and enforcement issues; as well as communicating and facilitating the sharing of programs, procedures, and tools that promote a safe and healthy working environment.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or an Environmental discipline, or another related field.
• Bring 5‑10 years of experience implementing EHS programs in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Are experienced with Health and Safety management Responsible Care® management systems.
• Preferably have professional certification(s) in safety, health, or environmental topics.

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 qualified charities
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

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