| ID or Reference # | 09-0225 |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Description | The Site EH&S Leader directs the implementation and maintenance of a
comprehensive environmental, health and safety compliance system. The position provides leadership and technical expertise to meet Hexion expectations for environmental, health, and safety performance and ensures compliance with EH&S polices and applicable regulations through partnership with local management at the site. The Site EH&S Leader will ensure application of EH&S technical expertise as required. Essential Functions: Regulatory Compliance -Ensure site is in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations and permit requirements -Maintain responsibility for all environmental permits and ensure timely submission of initial applications and applications for renewal or modification -Provide technical support related to environmental permitting issues -Assist with EH&S recordkeeping and ensure timely submission of periodic reports to regulatory agencies -Assist and/or lead emergency response activities following spills and releases -Assist and review air/water emission improvement programs and solid/ hazardous waste programs -Support and review site emergency programs (e.g., facilitate site level drills) -Act as primary contact with regulatory authorities -Participate in Process Safety Audits, PHA’s and other elements of Process Safety integral to site EHS performance -Oversee and participate in site Industrial Hygiene Programs;Operational EH&S Management -Develop, review, and revise site safety plans -Prioritize major hazards and risks at the site, and ensure actions are taken to mitigate or eliminate risks -Assist and/or lead incident investigations and participate in management review of all serious incidents -Lead, coordinate, and participate in EH&S performance improvement initiatives -Participates in annual budget development process with site leadership team to set budget for specifically defined elements of EHS outside spend -Provide leadership and guidance to plant safety committees;Auditing & Management Systems -Lead self-audits and coordinate external EH&S audits conducted at the site, and partner with division and/or site management to close audit findings and implement audit recommendations -Provide guidance to site in identifying and tracking appropriate metrics and assessing site performance -Implement and maintain EH&S management systems in support of the company EH&S policies -Track, report, and analyze |
| Skills & Requirements | -BS degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental or occupational health
sciences or equivalent combination of training & experience -At least 3 years experience in the environmental, health, & safety field -Must be familiar with safety and environmental regulations including air, wastewater, stormwater, solid and hazardous waste regulations -Should possess strong leadership, training, problem solving, and decision making skills -Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization -Strong oral and written communication skills |
| Expertise Desired | Engineering - Other Manufacturing / Production Operations |
| Job Category | Environment / Safety |
| Compensation | 60000 - 70000 Annual Salary |
| Compensation Negotiable | Yes |
| Company | Hexion Specialty Chemicals,Hexion Specialty Chemic |
| Primary Industry | Energy / Oil / Utilities Environment / Safety Manufacturing Materials / Chemicals |
| Description | Hexion™ Specialty Chemicals is the world’s largest producer of thermosetting resins. The second-largest North American-based specialty chemicals company, Hexion generated 2008 sales of $6.1 billion through its leading positions across various end markets and geographies.
Our resins are used in bonding, binding and coating applications in a multitude of industries and for virtually thousands of end-use products. Our materials are found in products touching nearly every facet of modern living. |
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| Expiration Date | 3/13/2010 12:00:00 AM |
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