Site EHS Manager

Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.

Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet.   We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.  

As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products
If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!

Job Objective    

- Be the representative of Health, Safety and Environment, both locally and internationally in the company and with the competent authorities.
- Comply with all regulations applicable to the company in time and quality.
- Comply with the company's standards.
- To be up to date with the latest regulations applicable to the company.
- Define and maintain an EHS management system to control all possible variations in processes and products.
- Develop a safety and environmental culture that seeks the commitment of each employee. 
- Establish continuous improvement to minimize exposure, risk and possibility of accidents or incidents.
- Increase the sense of ownership and technical knowledge of the related areas.
- Define a training plan for the people who depend on it as well as indirect people in safety, health and environmental issues.
- Have a clear and orderly documentation system. Responsible for ensuring that documentation is available on time.
- Define a system maintained over time for managing changes and/or risk works and ensure its compliance.
- Lead projects with CAPEX that do not require a technical aspect not specific to the department.
- Responsible for the correct SDS documentation

Essential Functions    

-Maintain a safety, health and environmental management system. 
-Define the EHS improvement plan. 
-Incident and accident investigation and establishment of corrective/preventive measures. Multi-departmental involvement. 
-Identify and evaluate potential hazards minimizing risks and establishing corrective/preventive measures Full.
-EHS cost and deviation control. 
-Communication to the plant manager in case of deviations (economic, safety, environmental, legal).
-Evaluate risky jobs or non-standard or exceptional situations. 
-Present alternatives in safety or environmental measures in collaboration with other departments 
- Diseñar el plan de formación de EHS para toda la plantilla.
- Maintain the MOC program and collaborate with the Supportive process safety department (HAZOPs).
-Identify applicable legislation in terms of EHS and plan its implementation. 
-Implementation and maintenance of company policy and standards. Coordination in those applicable to other departments.
-Participation in relevant internal, corporate and external meetings. 
-Reporting information to relevant EHS authorities. 
-Maintenance of ISO 14.001 system. 
-Responsible for communicating all preventive information to the various internal and external stakeholders. 
-Define and maintain the emergency prevention systems (Seveso). 
-Perform plant visits, observations, supervision at safety level and attend the different plant meetings. 
-Work in collaboration with the European EHS leader to ensure that the management system is in line with company standards. 
-Implement a safety, health and environmental culture in the plant according to company standards. 
-Provide technical support and input to capital projects on environmental, health and safety issues. 

Knowledge, Education, Skills & Qualifications
   
-Respectful, approachable and visible. Willing to question the status quo.
- Engineer, chemist or similar.
-Master in occupational risk prevention (all specialties).
-Technical knowledge is a plus.
-High command of computer tools: Excel, Sap, Outlook.
-Spanish language knowledge is a must 
- High level of spoken or written english
-Experience in the chemical sector

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. 

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an 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.