Environmental Health and Safety Specialist - Huntsville, AL

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions. 

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist you will LEAD by………

We are seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist at our Huntsville Alabama manufacturing facility. This position involves working with two other EHS professionals in the direct support of the sites EHS programs.

• As part of the site EHS department, you will Manage the site’s Environmental, Health and Safety programs and compliance to standards and norms in manufacturing operations.
• Lead the site’s contractor management process.
• Maintain and monitor EHS compliance programs while optimizing the effectiveness and efficiency of the programs.
• Provide governance and oversight of EHS programs as well as expertise to the site as it pertains to EHS excellence.
• Lead and/or participate in investigation and root cause analysis for accidents/ incidents as needed.
• Participate in capital project and process hazards analysis reviews consistent with the level of EHS expertise needed.
• Prepare training materials & deliver training for various safety topics.
• Provide input to EHS Team and interface with regulatory agencies, as needed, on compliance and/or enforcement issues.
• Actively participate with the EHS Community across ECMS.

Your elements for Success………

• BS Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Science or Engineering is strongly preferred or 5+ years Industrial EHS experience.
• Certified Safety Professional is preferred, but not required.
• Direct experience in chemical manufacturing plants preferred.
• Experience with hazard recognition, job hazard analysis and Process Hazards Analysis is a plus.
• Five or more years’ experience in implementing EHS programs in a manufacturing plant preferred.
• Seasoned computer skills (ex. Spreadsheets, word processing, database management) essential. Use of the Enablon system a plus.
• Customer Focus, Collaborate for Achievement, Entrepreneurial Drive, Drive Sustainable Solutions and Effective Communication skills are essential.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Retirement Benefits with company contributions
• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
• Disability and Life Insurance Programs
• Wellness Programs
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
• Mentoring & Development Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Pet insurance
• Matching Donations to your favorite cause

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!

BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact HR4U.US@basf-catalystsmetals.com to report fraud. BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $85k-$105k annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.