Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader

Relocation assistance is offered for this role.

We are looking for a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Catalysts team in Savannah, GA.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalyst technologies. The division develops and produces mobile emissions catalysts as well as process catalysts and offers precious metals trading, recycling and related products and services.

As the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Leader at the Savannah facility, you will be an integral part of the Site Leadership Team. Your role will encompass a broad range of responsibilities across environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, site security, employee training, and internal/external compliance audits.

As a Senior Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Leader, you create chemistry by...

• Leveraging your educational and professional background in Environmental, Health, and Safety, you will offer technical and regulatory expertise to the Savannah, GA site. You will oversee and continuously improve programs in Environmental Compliance, Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Security, and Training, ensuring alignment with corporate, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Driving EHS improvements at a fast-paced manufacturing site by utilizing your strong written and verbal communication skills and your passion for enhancing safety culture and environmental performance at the Savannah site.
• Navigating complex audit, compliance, and regulatory processes with your analytical and problem-solving abilities, while managing contractor and consultant resources to address competing priorities effectively.
• Supporting BASF’s Responsible Care© Management Systems and contributing to strategic planning and performance reviews, ensuring the integration of EHS principles into all site operations.
• Ensuring the effective communication and implementation of new and modified internal and external EHS requirements with a results-oriented mindset, making sure all site personnel are informed and compliant.
• Educating the workforce on existing, new, and evolving EHS requirements and concepts through your proficiency in presenting information and teaching.
• Collaborating and interfacing with business partners and functional teams, demonstrating your exceptional EHS orientation, and fostering teamwork and cooperation.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor Degree in EHS, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in industrial EHS program implementation.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DHS regulations, with demonstrated experience in industrial hygiene monitoring, environmental permitting, and security risk assessments.
• Have experience in leading and conducting safety or environmental related incident investigations and management of change reviews.
• Are skilled in developing and delivering EHS training programs across various levels of the organization.
• Hold or are working toward a professional certification (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) – highly desirable.

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

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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