EH&S Specialist

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

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist supports environmental compliance and health and safety programs across the Company’s manufacturing network. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while driving continuous improvement in safety performance and environmental stewardship.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the EHS Specialist collaborates closely with site leadership and operations teams to develop, implement, and maintain effective EHS programs, procedures, and systems. This role provides technical expertise, assists in audits and inspections, supports incident investigations, and helps foster a proactive safety culture that aligns with the Company’s core values and operational goals.

Job Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance

• Maintain and support environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., air, water, waste, stormwater, and hazardous materials).
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports such as Tier II, TRI, and other agency-required filings.
• Support management of environmental permits, including recordkeeping, compliance tracking, and coordination with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Maintain waste profiles, coordinate shipments, and ensure compliance with RCRA and other waste management requirements.
• Participate in environmental audits and inspections and assist in corrective action implementation.
• Support environmental monitoring programs.

Health & Safety

• Assist in implementing safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Support job safety analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, and incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Conduct or coordinate safety training to reinforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and help promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Support development and maintenance of emergency response plans and drills.

General EHS Support

• Serve as a resource to operations and maintenance personnel for EHS-related questions and issues.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation and ensure systems are kept up to date.
• Provide support during agency inspections and internal audits.
• Collaborate with the EHS Manager on company-wide initiatives and special projects.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that drive excellence in both environmental and safety performance.
• Help track and analyze safety performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.

Competencies

Future Focused 

• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in EHS performance.
• Seeks opportunities to learn and apply new technologies and best practices.

Trust and Teamwork 

• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams across multiple sites.
• Communicates clearly, respectfully, and proactively.

Transformational Leadership 

• Models safe behaviors and a commitment to compliance and integrity.
• Positively influences others through example and consistent follow-through.

Achieve Business Results 

• Takes ownership of assigned programs and deliverables.
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability in achieving EHS goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety roles within a manufacturing or chemical industry setting.
• Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (RCRA, EPCRA) and occupational safety standards (OSHA, NFPA).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple facilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with standard office software and EHS data management systems.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and within teams.
   

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or related technical field.
• Professional certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional, preferred
   

Travel

• 20% travel for site visits and meetings 

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.
 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. 
 

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
 

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.