Now Hiring! Sr Safety Specialist

Freeport, TX

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Reporting to the EHS Team Leader, we are seeking a professional like you to support, facilitate, and implement Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs designed to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements (federal, state, local) for our production facility in Freeport, Texas. You will provide occasional support of other sites within the Hub as required

As a Sr Safety Specialist, You Create Chemistry By...

•  Providing technical and regulatory expertise to ensure occupational safety compliance at the site as part of a zero-incident mindset and be responsible for comprehensive occupational health and Industrial Hygiene (IH) support and oversight for the site.
• Working with management on identified safety issues / recommendations / opportunities to foster continuous improvement of safety programs and culture.
• Assisting units with the implementation of BASF’s Responsible Care® Management Systems (RCMS) including, but not limited to, Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hazard Communication, and Emergency Planning and Response. 
• Reinforcing a culture of behavior-based safety and support emergency response activities through the development of required drills and coordination of annual training.
• Helping to develop exposure assessments, including exposure and hazard evaluation, as well as control solutions for chemical agents, biological agents and physical stress agents (e.g., occupational noise). Being responsible for data interpretation, data communication (monitoring reports and control Internalrecommendation), and regulatory compliance relating to occupational health and safety. 
• Engaging with others both inside and outside of the organization, you will participate in capital project reviews consistent with the level of industrial hygiene and safety expertise needed and support the interface with regulatory agencies and third parties on compliance and enforcement issues as needed.

If you...

• Possess education and work background in safety, as well as knowledge of related technologies and regulations.
• Are able to demonstrate your commitment to BASF corporate initiatives,
• Demonstre your wealth of safety experience, and your capacity to be a role model.
• Have experience with contractors and contractor safety (desired quality)
• Reinforce a culture of behavior-based safety. 
• Are able to support emergency response activities and coordinate training drills

Then...

Create Your Own Chemistry With you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. 

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive 
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities 
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

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Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.