EHS Environmental Specialist

Title:      EHS Environmental Specialist

                Employer Job Id:             1402320

Location:             Zachary, LA       

Posted Date:     July 15, 2014

Employer:           BASF

                Apply By:            September 13, 2014

Description

    We are BASF , the world’s leading chemical company and the leader in sustainable chemical solutions. BASF Corporation has over 17,000 employees in North America with sales of over $19.4 billion in 2013. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection to oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful.

    Now here is where you come in…

    BASF, “The Chemical Company” is seeking exceptional candidates for an Environmental Specialist position at our Zachary, LA location. This position provides technical support for environmental compliance activities as needed through a shared services concept.

You would be responsible for the following:

    Providing technical and regulatory expertise to maintain environmental compliance through support and program assistance for multiple operating units and a wastewater treatment process.

    Facilitating the sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and successfully demonstrated practices within the EHS Community.

    Implementation and operation of EHS standardized processes and administrative support of related electronic systems.

    Developing effective working relationships with site management, employees, and the EHS community to drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.

    Provide input to Hub Environmental Team Leader in identifying and tracking appropriate KPI’s, and assessing environmental performance.

    Maintain environmental records and prepare various reports for assigned units.

    Maintain and monitor environmental compliance programs for the site while optimizing effectiveness and efficiency of the programs.

    Maintain written environmental programs and procedures for the site.

    Oversee site waste activities (waste profiles, waste storage, manifesting, transportation / shipment).

    Lead and/or participate in investigation and root cause analysis for on-site incidents.

    Participate in capital project reviews and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) consistent with the level of EHS expertise needed.

    Complete and submit required regulatory reports (ex. TIER II, TRI, groundwater, RCRA, ERIC, LDAR, etc.) and BASF internal reports (ex. Responsible CARE).

    Develop specific training packages for regulatory changes, new or modified permit conditions, or targeted KPI enhancements.

    Provide environmental regulatory interpretation for assigned units’ operational and maintenance activities.

    Provide input to Hub Environmental Team Leader and interface with regulatory agencies and third parties, as needed, on permitting, compliance and enforcement issues.

    Active participation with the EHS Community.

Where you will work:

    The Zachary, LA site is located 10-15 miles north of Baton Rouge. The location sits on 104 acres and employs 90 employees producing high purity solvents, aryl-phosphines and electrolytes and custom specialty chemicals focusing on High Pressure reactions and sodium chemistry.

Our Talent Selection process flow:

    The resume review process will begin after the position is posted for 2 weeks and will continue until the position is filled.

    Candidates are selected based on the strength of a resume and of the requirements posted for the position.

    Selected candidates will be contacted via phone or email to be scheduled for interviews.

    On average, the recruitment process takes about 90 days from posting a position to extending an offer. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to every submission we receive. We appreciate your understanding in this regard.

Qualifications

    BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

    The individual needs to have detailed knowledge (theory and application) of the various environmental disciplines, specifically air, water, and waste, or capability to develop the same. Basic knowledge of chemical manufacturing is a plus.

    BS Degree, or higher, in Engineering, Science, or Environmental discipline required.

    Must have 5 or more years of experience in implementing environmental programs, in a manufacturing arena.

    Environmental regulatory knowledge and expertise is required. Louisiana specific regulatory knowledge is a plus.

    Experience/training in NPDES, RCRA, and/or MACT regulations a plus.

    Basic computer skills (ex. spreadsheets, word processing, database management) are required.

 

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