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BASF · 14 hours ago

EHS Safety Specialist

Port Arthur, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

BASF is one of the largest chemical companies in North America, and they are seeking an EHS Safety Specialist to join their Petrochemicals team in Port Arthur, TX. The role involves providing technical and regulatory expertise, overseeing safety programs, and driving improvements in workplace safety and compliance.

AgricultureChemicalIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingOil and GasProduct Research

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support BASF Responsible Care® Management Systems by implementing standardized OSIH processes, participating in management system reviews, and preparing Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA), SOPs, and training

Communicate and implement new or modified OSIH requirements while educating the workforce on evolving safety concepts and compliance standards

Drive EHS improvements at the Port Arthur site through the development of safety programs, procedures, tools, and best practices, ensuring continuous improvement in industrial hygiene and safety performance

Navigate complex audit, compliance, and regulatory processes using strong analytical and problem-solving skills while managing competing priorities

Collaborate effectively with business partners and functional teams to gain cooperation, influence decisions, and engage across the organization to identify opportunities and execute sustainable solutions

Apply expertise in chemistry, toxicology, industrial hygiene, and biological sciences to identify and mitigate occupational and environmental hazards such as chemical exposure, ergonomics, and noise

Utilize knowledge of hazard communication, PPE, respiratory protection, and hearing conservation to support compliance with corporate, local, state, and federal programs (e.g., OSHA) and improve workplace operations

Participate in critical safety activities, including capital project reviews, process hazard analyses, Safe Work Permit system maintenance, and incident management and investigation

Qualification

Occupational SafetyOSHA RequirementsIndustrial HygieneAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingTeaching SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic ThinkingResults-Oriented Mindset