ESHQ Manager

What we offer At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.

Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik: https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html RESPONSIBILITIES EHS Leadership : Lead site EHS initiatives, support overall facility management, ensure regulatory compliance, manage EHS operating expenses and capital budgets, and provide guidance across all organizational levels.

EHS Compliance & Audits : Participate in corporate and site EHS audits, manage audit findings and corrective actions through the ESTER system, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards. Multi-Site EHS Management : Coordinate and report EHS performance, compliance status, incident investigations, equipment inspections, and corrective actions across the Memphis and Pocola sites.

Plant Safety : Conduct safety assessments, oversee routine inspections, maintain safety procedures, and ensure effective implementation of plant safety programs and employee training. Emergency Response & Incident Management : Maintain emergency response plans, coordinate emergency drills, oversee incident investigations, train employees and managers, and track site safety metrics.

ISO & Responsible Care Management : Manage RC14001 (Responsible Care), ISO9001 and ISO 50001 management systems, including internal and external audits, employee training, documentation, and corrective actions. Process Safety Management (PSM): Oversee PSM documentation, manage Process Safety Studies (PSS) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) recommendations, and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.

Environmental & DOT Compliance : Maintain environmental permits, oversee regulatory inspections, ensure operations remain within permit limits, and manage waste shipments in compliance with applicable federal and provincial regulations.

Management of Change (MOC) : Review and approve management-of-change requests from an EHS perspective, assess risks associated with new processes and modifications, and support product specifications and plant capability assessments. Site Security : Support site security programs, ensure compliance with corporate security requirements, conduct annual security audits, and manage audit findings and corrective actions.

REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree required; Chemical or Environmental Engineering preferred Professional certification preferred (CSP, CHMM, CIH, CPEA), preferred 3-5 years of experience in EHS, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment ISO 50001 compliance certification experience is desirable Proven ability to influence actions and mindsets in leadership team Strong knowledge of SAP Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability in project management Demonstrated experience in Incident Investigation techniques Excellent communication skills with ability to exchange information and interface effectively with employees, customers, and visitors clearly and concisely The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.

Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html . Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Jonty Nimola [C] Company is