EHS Manager

Huntsman; Houston, Conroe (TX, TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsman is seeking an EHS Manager supporting the EHS Division located in Conroe, Texas. The role reports to the Americas Regional EHS Manager and leads the site’s environmental, health, and safety programs.

You will drive safety excellence, regulatory compliance, and risk management by partnering with operations, corporate centers of excellence, and local authorities, while developing the EHS team and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of EHS, Process Safety and manufacturing experience in chemical/high-hazard environments.
• 4+ years leading EHS/technical teams with talent management responsibility.
• Experience leading site-wide EHS strategy, regulatory compliance and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Shape site strategy and lead environmental, health and safety functions to align with corporate standards.
• Drive regulatory compliance, risk assessment and continuous improvement across the site.
• Direct site emergency response, business continuity, security, and evacuation planning.
• Develop and coach EHS professionals; manage succession and performance.
• Balance safety, compliance, reliability and profitability in budgeting and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Emergency response

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene or related

Job description

Job Description: EHS Manager

Huntsman is seeking an EHS Manager supporting the EHS Division located in Conroe, Texas. This position will report to the Americas Regional EHS Manager.

Job Scope

The EHS Manager is a key member of the Site Leadership Team responsible for driving safety excellence, operational performance, and organizational capability. This role provides environmental, health, and safety leadership while partnering with operational leaders, corporate Centers of Excellence, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to support regulatory compliance, emergency response, risk management, continuous improvement, and Huntsman's commitment to Zero Harm.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Site Influence

Serve as a key member of the Conroe Site Leadership Team, helping shape site strategy, operational priorities, and business decisions. Lead the site's environmental, health, and safety functions to ensure alignment with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Champion a proactive safety culture that drives employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Act as the primary advisor to Site Leadership on all matters related to EHS, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

EHS & Regulatory Excellence

Lead the implementation and oversight of environmental, health, and safety programs that protect employees, assets, and the surrounding community. Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety regulations. Evaluate emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends, developing strategies that minimize risk and operational disruption. Partner with Huntsman's EHS Centers of Excellence to strengthen site-wide EHS performance.

Operational & Emergency Preparedness Leadership

Direct site emergency response, business continuity, security, and evacuation planning programs. Coordinate relationships with local emergency response agencies, including fire departments, HazMat teams, and regulatory authorities. Ensure Emergency Response Team (ERT) readiness through planning, training, drills, and continuous capability development. Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies across manufacturing operations.

People Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop a team of environmental, health and safety professionals while fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture. Provide coaching, performance management, succession planning, and professional development for direct reports. Influence leaders across all levels of the organization to embed EHS ownership into daily operations.

Business & Financial Management

Own EHS operating, staffing, and capital budgets, ensuring investments are effectively prioritized and managed. Partner with operational leaders to balance safety, compliance, reliability, and profitability objectives. Support hiring, workforce planning, compensation recommendations, and resource allocation for the EHS organization.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline with 10+ years of EHS, Process Safety, and manufacturing experience in a chemical, petrochemical, refining, or other high-hazard industrial environment.
- 4+ years of experience leading and developing EHS or technical teams, with accountability for talent management, organizational effectiveness, and team performance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders to drive safety excellence, operational performance, and continuous improvement.
- Experience leading site-wide EHS strategy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and emergency response programs within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong people leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

- Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, REM, or equivalent.
- Experience within chemical manufacturing or highly regulated industrial environments.
- Previous engagement with emergency response organizations and regulatory agencies.

Skills and knowledge

Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Occupational Health & Safety
Operational Risk Management
Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Leadership & Team Development
Organizational Influence
Change Management
Strategic Planning & Execution
Budget & Resource Management
Strong Analytical, Communication, and Presentation Skills
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
Possess advanced expertise in environmental compliance, occupational health, process safety, and risk management.
Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills, fostering strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization and with key stakeholders.
Thrives in dynamic environments, exhibiting a high degree of agility, adaptability, and resilience in responding to evolving business priorities, organizational needs, and strategic direction.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.

Additional Locations

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of diversified chemical products with 2025 revenues of approximately $6 billion from our continuing operations. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 55 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 25 countries and employ approximately 6,000 associates within our continuing operations. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.