Job Description

Job Description

The Site EHS Specialist will lead Current Chemicals’ manufacturing facility toward best-in-class Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) performance. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to ensure compliance, promote a proactive safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across all EHS functions. The specialist will collaborate with plant leadership and all functional teams to build a culture of accountability, compliance, and engagement in environmental and safety excellence.

Environmental Compliance and Oversight

• Conduct regular EHS inspections, identify and resolve issues, and ensure corrective actions are completed. Enter and track all findings through the PowerSuite audit tracking system.
• Manage compliance programs covering SPCC, hazardous waste, landfill, wastewater, stormwater, and air permitting.
• Conduct required environmental training for all facility employees and contractors, including hazardous waste, stormwater, air, and SPCC programs; assist with health and safety (H&S) training as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and manage all required environmental samples (wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, etc.).
• Oversee preparation of shipping papers and documentation for waste, scrap, and hazardous materials.
• Operate and supervise the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Chemical Process Control Laboratory, ensuring discharges consistently maintain at least 50% below permitted limits.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare required reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

Health and Safety Leadership

• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and company requirements related to air quality, hazardous waste, chemical storage, stormwater, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, and employee health and safety training.
• Partner with manufacturing operations to reduce accidents and injuries and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Lead safety committees, develop preventative programs, and drive employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Apply ergonomic and human factor principles to improve workstation design and reduce risk of injury.
• Lead EHS Management of Change (MOC) processes for new equipment, processes, and materials.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary site contact for local, state, and federal agency interactions, including inspections and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and internal corporate EHS teams.
• Ensure employee EHS concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Lead or support EHS self-assessments, risk reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading environmental and safety compliance programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Must hold, or be able to obtain within one year of hire, a Physical/Chemical Wastewater Operator Certification.
• Proven track record of EHS leadership in a cross-functional manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of EHS regulations and Current Chemicals’ environmental and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerSuite, Maximo, and related EHS software platforms.
• Demonstrated Lean manufacturing mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal health and safety or environmental certification.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate long-term vision into actionable goals.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and operate mobile equipment.
• Must hold a valid motor vehicle license.
• Ability to perform technical and chemical analyses using drawings, schematics, statistics, and laboratory tools.
• Some travel may be required.

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