Health Safety & Environmental-Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• Responsible for managing various Health, Safety, Environmental and Security activities for the Havre de Grace,
• Maryland 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility.
• to Provides technical HSE leadership to the Havre de Grace Leadership team and their departments and will develop
• Strategies towards continuous HSE performance improvement.

We count on you for:  

• Serve as the primary HSE contact for the site and lead HSE team of 3-4 employees.
• Member of site’s leadership team that provides HSE technical support, guidance and compliance within HSE.
• Implements HSE programs, drives best practices and provides shop floor presence to ensure safety understanding and compliance.
• Conduct internal audits of site HSE programs to determine compliance and/or the need for program changes.
• Responsibility to establish as a minimum, compliance with government standards (OSHA, EPA etc.) and Solvay
• HSE standards.
• Develop relationships with other GBU HSE departments, the GBU HSE group as well as Solvay HSE corporate personnel.
• Providing oversight and leadership for the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program

  You will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a HSE position at a chemical manufacturing site. 5- 10 years’ experience is preferred.
• BS in Safety/Environmental field or Engineering
• Industrial Hygienist Certification a plus.   
• Experience with RC14001 preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or managerial position (or demonstrated significant work experience and leading teams).
• Technical Knowledge – Working Knowledge of Safety and Health government standards as well as Environmental regulations 
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience– Leading Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change.   
• Experienced in leading cross functional teams in problem resolution.  
• Proven Leader – has demonstrated leadership skill in previous HSE positions  
• Change agent – proven track record of supporting/driving significant organizational change towards HSE performance.
• Able to formulate strategies involving HSE related issues.
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus.

 You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $103,360 to $129,200 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes a sales incentive plan (variable annual bonus).
• 16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional Information:

• Safety / Environment awareness and focus
• Technical / Functional Knowledge & Application 
• Customer Focus
• Strong Communication & Leadership skills
• Analysis / Decision Making
• Strategic Capability, Planning & Organization
• Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Interpersonal Factors / Developing People
• Action Oriented
• Financial Acumen
• Teamwork
• Ethics & Values  
• Based in Manufacturing / Plant Site
• Travel 0-5%, as needed

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

#As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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