About Us:
Valent North America LLC is the shared services organization of Valent U.S.A. LLC and Valent BioSciences LLC, which are part of the Valent group of companies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Valent North America unites the corporate Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, and Environmental Health & Safety functions to maximize service delivery practices across the Valent group of companies.
Valent U.S.A. engages in the development, registration, sales, and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for customers and stakeholders. Valent BioSciences is a worldwide leader in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of biorational products for the agriculture, public health, and forest health markets. Sumitomo Chemical is one of Japan's leading chemical companies, offering a diverse range of products globally that support a wide variety of industries and help enhance peoples' daily lives.
General Description:
This position is responsible for managing the overall safety, health, and environmental activities with the primary goal of reducing loss and liability for VUSA. This position will develop and manage programs that ensure compliance with state, local and federal regulations as well as company and corporate requirements. It will assist in the company's efforts to plan, implement, and manage the company EHS and Responsible Care programs and to ensure compliance with the corporate and SCC EHS philosophy. The role will act as the manager of the overall EHS program with a focus on EHS excellence, compliance, continuous improvement, and collaboration with the Valent Group Companies, as well as manage specific EHS programs.
Principal Responsibilities:

• Manage or assist/advise with all Environmental, Health and Safety duties surrounding compliant operation of Valent USA. This includes oversight, assistance and management of permit applications, deadlines and reporting to ensure compliance.
• Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters EHS excellence through effective leadership that includes the ability to influence others through a collaborative work style.
• Implement and manage assigned company EHS programs (for example, hazard communication, hazard waste management, emergency response, laboratory operations, research farm operations, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, ergonomics, etc.) to ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable environmental standards at all facilities and in cooperation with other departments as applicable.
• Provide or coordinate all OSHA-mandated, company-required, and non-mandatory training to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee incident investigations, prepare, maintain and track required reports. Identify and assign corrective actions in cooperation with applicable department management. Identify countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide or coordinate new hire orientation outlining high-level expectations regarding EHS and company compliance and the important role of the employee.
• Perform frequent and routine environmental and safety inspections, safety observations and internal audits to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and corporate requirements. This includes facilities, grounds, employee work practices and procedures.
• Recommend and develop changes in policies, procedures, work environment and equipment to prevent incidents and illness.
• Identify and correct hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee practices through observations, personal interaction, site visits, safety plans, and education of appropriate teams.
• Review documentation to ensure all required onsite records and reports are complete, accurate and submitted per established procedures. Maintain all EHS documents according to the corporate retention schedule.
• Accompany, when possible, all facility visits by OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies, as well as corporate EHS department and insurance inspectors on audits and assessments.
• Act as the company EHS liaison with governmental agencies (especially CA), the insurance carrier and industry associations as required.
• Participate and act as an advisor for employee safety committee activities.
• Represent Valent U.S.A. by participating as a member of the corporate EHS and Responsible Care teams as directed. Continue work-related knowledge and personal development by attending approved meetings, workshops, training, and seminars on OSHA and EPA standards and other relevant topics.
• Collaborate and support EHS team members within the company and group companies.
• Act as a change agent committed to continuous improvement with a willingness to engage directly in getting results when needed.
• Manage VUSA respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs, and others, as needed.
• Participate, as requested, on related company or corporate programs such as the Compliance Committee and Risk Crisis management committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or similar Science or EHS field from an accredited university.
• 6 years' experience in the listed principal responsibilities in an operationally diverse EHS environment.
• Certification as CSP, CIH, or CHMM is preferred and may be a requirement for promotion potential.
• Superb interpersonal & communication skills with a confident, concise, and clear style.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with laboratory, basic chemical process equipment or similar. Familiarity with agricultural chemicals is beneficial.
• Understanding of Industrial Hygiene techniques and ergonomic evaluations and improvements
• Proven organization, project management and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Effectively communicate EHS principles and requirement though a variety of training situations, and media.
• Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of team.
• Understanding of and ability to acquire information, to stay current, on applicable federal, state, local and company regulations.
• The following items would be beneficial:
  1. Certified First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer
  2. RCRA and Hazardous Waste Management Certification.
  3. 40 Hour HAZWOPER

Physical Demands and Work Environment (FIELD Position)
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with challenges to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands include frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation with hands, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs. Travel by air or car (up to 50% of working hours) and ability to drive safely and for long distances will be required.
• Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around moving cars, trucks, forklifts, farm equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse; uneven ground; excessive noise; extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness; dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; venomous insects and animals, heights; use of special visual or auditory protective equipment. May be required to work outdoors. Must be able to wear personal protection equipment including respiratory protection.
• Travel up to 10%

Frequency Definitions: Constant = Over 40% / Frequent = Up to 40% / Occasional = Up to 10%
What We Offer:
You'll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all eligible full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, 401k matching, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
We work together to power our sustainable future. Here's what drives us: Valent North America LLC has a strong commitment to both sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In fact, being a responsible corporate citizen has been ingrained in our culture since the company's founding. Today, it remains at the forefront of everything we do.

• Valent North America LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and/or identity, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.

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