EHS Manager

About Us:

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.  

About the Role:

As EHS Manager, you’ll provide both strategic and hands-on leadership for all Health, Safety, Environment, and Process Safety activities. You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, drive continuous improvement in EHS culture and performance, and strengthen our Process Safety Management (PSM) systems for safe, reliable, and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement site EHS strategy aligned with Hexion’s global standards.
• Lead continuous improvement of PSM systems and safety culture.
• Champion visible safety leadership, engaging teams at all levels.
• Maintain and strengthen PSM frameworks (PHA/HAZOP, MOC, incident investigation, emergency response).
• Ensure compliance with Victorian OHS and EPA regulations.
• Oversee risk assessments, safe work practices, contractor safety, and behavioural safety programmes.
• Manage environmental monitoring and hazardous substance control.
• Deliver EHS and PSM training for staff, contractors, and visitors.
• Lead emergency response planning and crisis preparedness.
• Maintain EHS documentation, dashboards, and performance metrics.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, OHS, Chemistry, or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ EHS leadership experience in chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other high-risk industry.
• Strong knowledge of PSM principles and regulatory frameworks (MHF, AS/NZS standards, Vic OHS Regulations, EPA requirements).
• Demonstrated experience driving cultural change and EHS performance improvement.
• Expertise in incident investigation, risk assessment, and contractor management.
• (Desirable) Experience with EPA licence management, ISO 14001/45001, Responsible Care®, and formal training in process safety or HAZOP.

What's in it for you?:

• Work for a global leader committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to make a measurable impact.
• Access world-class digital tools and participate in strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Be part of a values-driven company where trust, teamwork, and results matter.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like you, please apply with an updated copy of your resume and a cover letter highlighting how your skills and experience aligns with this role.

Hexion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Other

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.