Pay Grade: J 

Applicants must satisfy job qualifications including work authorization, residence and/or language skills for the country in which the job is located unless Company-sponsorship is specifically stated as available.  

Job Description

• Drives the site-wide process to identify risks and significant impacts and to track and communicate this information in order to assist management in implementing actions to reduce the risks.
• Tracks and communicates Federal, State and local regulations. Identifies impacts to the site and develops and implements actions to comply within the published deadlines.
• Provides guidance and technical expertise on requirements of EHS&S regulations, keeping local management informed of legislative updates and the necessary actions to remain compliant, including potential impacts of pending rules.
• Drives continuous improvement in EHS&S activities, programs, behaviors, and culture to reduce risk.
• Lead development, implementation, and oversight of Environmental, Health and Safety Programs as assigned.
• Provide guidance and technical support regarding Environmental, Health and Safety programs as assigned.
• Maintains and improves the EHS&S Management System that drives performance (including reduction of risks, injuries, spills, releases, compliance events, natural resource and cost efficiencies).
• Other EHS&S duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all Corporate EHS&S policies.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting to authorities on all EHS&S requirements.
• Identification of trends in incidents and near miss reports and ensures actions are completed to address root causes in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Develops and drives annual planning processes including: EHS&S Tactical Plans, Engagement Plans, capital projects, and people planning.
• Ensures compliance of the site to OSHA/EPA/GA EPD, and other EHS and all regulations.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reporting to Corporate EHS&S, of progress on KPI’s
• Responsible for site emergency plan, readiness of the ERT and emergency exercises and responding to site incidents.
• Serve as the primary contact for governmental reporting agencies; and will assure that EHS and PSM requirements are clearly defined and adhered to by departmental managers. 

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience (5 years minimum, 10 years preferred) of working in large scale industrial chemical process operations.
• Good Communicator, both written and oral.
• Good Analytical Skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office.

Education

• Four-year degree in Environmental/Health/Safety OR equivalent experience. 5 years minimum (10 years preferred) experience in Environmental, Safety and Health.

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 22 global manufacturing locations and over 2,500 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.