EHS Officer

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries—including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner.

When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all – our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

A fantastic opportunity exists for a high achieving, self-motivated and results driven leader to join our team based at our Brisbane site in Queensland as the site Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer.

As our new EHS Officer, you will partner with the site to manage the implementation and maintenance of their EHS Safety Management System (SMS) and provide hands on technical expertise to deliver health & safety outcomes aligned to Hexion’s corporate EHS Policies.  

This role will be ideally suited to someone who has a chemical/ engineering/ manufacturing background with sound EHS and process safety knowledge/experience.

Reporting to the Senior Manager EHS/MHF, some of the duties and responsibilities will include:

Job Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate the site compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations including MHF regulations and all permit requirements.
• Assist with EH&S record keeping
• Support and review site emergency programs

Operational EHS Management

• Coordinate and participate in EHS performance improvement initiatives
• Monitor the use of the site Process Safety Management (PSM) processes, emergency response and other safety programs.
• Participate in reviewing work method statements, job safety analysis and ensure permit to work controls are identified and adhered to in the field
• Support and participate in the site Safety Committee
• Conduct site safety interactions to demonstrate a visible management presence in the field

Auditing & Management Systems

• Co-ordinate and maintain the site Safety Management System elements. 
• Participate in site internal-audits and participate in external and corporate EHS and Process Safety audits.
• Monitor closure of audit actions and outcomes. 
• Monitor completion levels for the sites training activities.
   

Minimum Qualifications

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant qualifications in engineering, chemistry, environmental or occupational health sciences or equivalent combination of training & experience
• Familiar with safety and environmental regulations including air, wastewater, storm water, solid and hazardous waste regulations
• Experience with Safety Management System administration and implementation
• Natural curiosity and desire to participate in a high performing team
• The ability to interpret and apply health and safety legislative standards and guidelines practically.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Confident and effective communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• A Strong commitment to upholding standards and processes
• Experience working at a Major Hazard Facility would be an advantage.

Other

Hexion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.