Environment, Health and Safety Manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials science seeks an Environment, Health and Safety Manager in Guildford to enhance HSE performance. This role involves conducting audits, compliance management, and training staff on best practices to ensure workplace safety and adherence to regulations. Applicants should have considerable experience within the chemical sector and knowledge of UK and European HSE standards.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full benefits package

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in chemical plant/refinery sector preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience in various HSE areas is a plus.
• Familiarity with UK/European HSE regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits.
• Plan and coordinate risk assessments and control.

Skills

Incident Investigation Cause Mapping

Effective communication

Negotiating strategies

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor's degree

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guildford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Ecovyst is a materials science, catalyst, and services company dedicated to creating innovative technologies that play a critical role in supporting ecological health and help our customers solve complex challenges.

Our cutting-edge solutions span across two industry-leading businesses, Ecoservices and Advanced Materials and Catalyst.

• Ecoservices is dedicated to services that have a positive impact on our planet. Our Ecoservices business provides specialty grade high purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses.
• Advanced Materials and Catalyst Technologies specializes in silica supports and catalysts. This business allows us to develop innovative technologies that enable our customers and value chain partners to create sustainable products.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

This position actively analyzes the work environment, local culture, and policies to continuously improve Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance on site with approximately 75% of the time devoted to Health and Safety and 25% to Environmental. This position includes workplace inspections to confirm compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements. The HSE Manager helps design, implement, train employees on, and audit our compliance programs to prevent injury, disease, and/or adverse environmental impacts.

What you will be doing:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor on-site HSES risk and control, continuously liaising with- and between management and staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all H&S, corporate/plant policies, procedures, performance standards and Ecovyst HSE Principles
• Develop new and maintain existing HSE & ERT Procedures
• Participate in / Facilitate / Lead HSE Incident Investigations
• Handles all HSE based trainings
• Handle all daily Field Audits such as LCPs and My Check 5s.
• Participate in risk assessment audits (PHA, CTA, JSA, etc.) as applicable.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor on-site HSES risk and control, continuously liaising with- and between management and staff to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and procedures.
• Provide quarterly HSE reports on training program status.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years’ experience preferred in chemical plant / refinery sector.
• 4+ years’ experience preferred within multiple HSE areas a plus (environmental, health, occupational safety, process safety, etc.).
• Familiarity with a wide range of UK / European HSE regulations, effective techniques for complying with regulations, and negotiating/permitting strategies within the United Kingdom.
• Knowledge of all relevant UK / European HSE standards and regulations including PSM.
• Familiarity with UK / European industry standards & practices (Equivalent to US API, ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Well-trained & practiced in Incident Investigation Cause Mapping, RCFA and / or equivalent.
• Well-trained & practiced in Emergency Response (HAZMAT, Incident Command Structure, First Aid, Confined Space Rescue).
• Works well under pressure – ability to meet tight deadlines with quality results.
• Effective communication/inter-personal skills – able to inspire and encourage the use of best practices at plant sites, and able to communicate with plant staff, Global Business Unit management, and regulatory agencies.