EHS Manager

Stepan Oilfield Solutions; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Profit Sharing

PTO

STD / LTD

FSA

HSA

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

EAP

Job summary

Stepan Company is seeking an EHS Manager for our Elwood, IL facility. Lead the Environmental, Health and Safety department and drive continuous improvement of EHS performance at the site.

Responsibilities include overseeing PSM, emergency response, and safety culture programs while ensuring compliance with Illinois and federal regulations. The role requires collaboration across teams and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in EHS
• Thorough knowledge of EHS concepts, tools, and methodologies
• Excellent collaboration and leadership across functions
• Knowledge of Illinois and USEPA laws and regs; required reports
• Knowledge of OSHA VPP and ACC RCMS systems
• Knowledge of US Coast Guard MARSEC regulations

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the EHS Department and manage resources
• Prioritize protection of people, processes, products and environment
• Partner with internal departments to implement EHS improvements
• Develop and deliver EHSS leadership programs and safety culture
• Oversee site emergency response team
• Develop EHS staff through coaching and training
• Oversee PSM program including PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, and risk assessment

Skills

Leadership

EHS systems

Regulatory knowledge

Illinois regs

OSHA VPP

ACC RCMS

MARSEC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PSM system

HAZOP

LOPA

Job description

EHS Manager

Stepan is looking for an EHS&S Manager at our Elwood, IL facility.

Location: Elwood, IL, US, 60421

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Dept. through effective management of the Department’s resources to ensure continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Prioritize and manage to protect people, processes, products and the environment from exposures to injury, risk or economic loss.
• Partners effectively with internal departments to identify and implement process improvements for EHS programs.
• Develop, deploy, and deliver EHSS behavior, safety culture and critical EHS leadership strategies and programs.
• Oversee the site emergency response team that handles fire, hazmat, confined space rescue, medical, and other site emergencies.
• Develop EHS staff through guidance, development planning, coaching, training and resource planning.
• Oversee and manage the sites Process Safety Management (PSM) system program such as PHA methodology and leadership including HAZOP and LOPA and other quantitative risk assessment methodologies; mechanical integrity (process equipment and design, inherently safe design and RAGAGEP, preventive maintenance, testing and inspection); programmable and safety integrated systems integrity; operating procedures and consequence of deviation management: emergency response and mitigating technologies such as fire prevention and protection; incident investigation and root cause analysis; facility siting; management of change; process safety information management; safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience.
• Proven experience establishing and managing EHS systems with a thorough knowledge of concepts, tools, and methodologies of EHS management.
• Demonstrated outstanding collaboration and communication skills and leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Illinois and USEPA laws and regulations (air, wastewater, waste, DOT, and any other applicable regulations) and required reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA VPP and ACC RCMS management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of United States Coastguard MARSEC security regulations.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required - science, engineering, occupational safety or environmental related discipline preferred

Pay Range

$117,000 - $170,000

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Reactions – Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 19 global manufacturing locations and over 2,400 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.

We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90 years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

• Stable & Growing
• Collaborative Environment
• Make a Difference & Be Recognized
• Committed to Safety & Sustainability
• Value Driven Culture

Nearest Major Market: Chicago