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Environmental, Health & Safety Leader

Oyster Creek, TX

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.

Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.

Department: HES

Location: Freeport, TX

Travel Involved: 0-20%

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

The Environmental, Health & Safety (H&S) Leader provides site support through guidance in the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security disciplines.

Key Environmental, Health and Safety Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversee Environmental programs at Braskem Oyster Creek and Seadrift Facilities
  • Develop and plan policies and procedures related to air, water, and waste systems in accordance with organization and government rules and regulations.
  • Audit air, water, and land systems for environmental compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Create and/or oversee reports such as Emissions Inventory, Toxic Release Inventory, NSPS VV/DDD, HRVOC (Oyster Creek only) and Annual Waste Summary to submit to regulatory agencies.
  • Interface with regulatory agencies, schedule any required testing, and provide additional follow-up documentation as required.
  • Support operations on issues related to flares and waste management.
  • Lead and/or participate in investigation of environmental incidents and implement system improvements to reduce potential for future events.
  • Lead environmental improvement and waste reduction projects to help meet company sustainability goals.
  • Seadrift support will include overseeing consultants tracking air permit, LDAR and waste management compliance.
  • Acts as the plant resource for related Health, Safety, and Security information on procedures, guidelines, and standards.
  • Ensures that the Health and Safety (H&S) aspects of Operating Discipline are adequate and applied to achieve H&S performance goals.
  • Assists in the development of Health, Safety, and Security procedures and reviews.
  • Acts as site contact for Health, Safety, and Security issues.
  • Maintains H&S files and records. Modifies and implements compliance tracking programs and recordkeeping systems.
  • Conducts health and safety training, and coaches team members on Health, Safety and Security related tasks and activities.
  • Assists in developing and achieving plant Health, Safety, and Security goals.
  • Ensures Health, Safety, and Security compliance tasks are completed.
  • Acts as the Radiation Safety Officer for the site.
  • Continuously seeks out ways to improve Health and Safety cultural awareness.
  • Interface with Industrial Park HES representatives as necessary

Requirements:

  • 5 – 10 years of experience, preferably at chemical manufacturing facility.
  • Good leadership and communication skills, excellent MS Office computer and organization skills, and an ability to interact and negotiate well with members at all levels within the organization.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, Industrial or Occupational Safety or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience applying EPA/OSHA regulations and working with regulatory agencies.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
  • Strong initiative and drive to succeed

Preferred Skills:

  • 3 years leadership experience in an HES department.
  • Certification or licensure in the HES field.

 Seniority Level

Associate

Industry

  • Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing 
  • Chemicals 
  • Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

  • Health Care Provider

 

What we offer

At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Maternity and Paternity Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
  • Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.

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