Site EHS Leader

Date: Feb 19, 2025

Location:

Springfield, OR, US

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 EHS Leader will lead and oversee the Health and Safety program, direct and oversee programs that support Hexion’s goal of a compliant and incident-free workplace, and provide in-field support, leadership, coaching, and technical expertise to site and local leadership teams. The Health and Safety Leader will support execution of Hexion’s strategic and tactical plan for all Health and Safety matters and will be based in the Springfield Oregon facility. The successful candidate understands the regulatory and tactical overlap of the Health, Safety and Process Safety regulations, and is capable in implementing policies and practices to maintain compliance.

This position fosters a culture of engagement, empowerment, and compliance through direction and oversight of programs that support of Hexion’s primary goal of a compliant and incident-free workplace. The EHS Leader plans and directs activities for alignment with the corporation’s EHS goals and initiatives for the site. The position provides in the field support to leadership, coaching and technical expertise to the site and local leadership teams to meet these goals.
 

Generous relocation packages available for qualified candidates

Job Responsibilities

Assess facility operations for regulatory applicability, and local regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal safety, health and environmental regulations.
Actively drive and support for Health and Safety programs (e.g., workplace safety and contractor administration) with operations and plant leadership level associates at the site.
Identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with chemical processes.
Support the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.
Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety programs.
Participate on EHS project teams.
Provide and monitor safety training programs to instruct employees in site EHS policies and procedures.
Respond to emergency situations and coordinate evacuation efforts if necessary.
Maintain records of safety-related incidents and submit necessary reports to regulatory bodies.
Focus on promoting and supporting an EHS culture from within by driving the implementation of core EHS programs, policies and initiatives.
Lead Incident Investigation and drive corrective action through cause mapping and 5-why analysis.
Be an active, engaged part of the site safety team by interreacting with associates remotely and in the field.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an EHS professional in a manufacturing/industrial environment, (chemical industry a plus).
Bachelor's degree in any discipline is preferred but not required.
Industrial Chemical Industry experience is preferred, and combination of formal Health and Safety training will be considered.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of health and safety regulations.
Ability to work in fast paced environment and self-directed at times.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization.
Ability to lead and influence project teams.
Passion for recognizing and leading positive change.
Aptitude to lead and make challenging decisions in any situation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Travel Requirements

10% Domestic Travel

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.

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