EHS Partner: Compliance & Safety Leader in Manufacturing

PQ Corporation; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

PQ Corporation is seeking an experienced EHS professional to support project management, regulatory reporting, and compliance initiatives at its Augusta plant. The role emphasizes adherence to environmental and safety standards across federal, state, and local agencies.

The candidate should bring a university degree in engineering, environment or science and at least five years of EHS experience in manufacturing, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, environment or science.
• At least 5 years EHS experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of federal, provincial, state and local EHS regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO14001, RC14001, ISO45001, ISO5001 or Responsible Care®.
• Must be proficient in serving as a change agent within the operating environment.
• Ability to address and solve complex EHS issues from a global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS project management support on EHS matters including negotiating strategies, technical problem solving, responses to written correspondence & inquiries, compliance inspections and regulatory interpretations.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and legal on matters related to reporting, investigating compliance concerns and project management.
• Monitor and establish regulatory requirements and track changes affecting PQ (Federal, State, Local).
• Analyze and interpret permit conditions and provides guidance to operating units and to the EHS team.
• Provide a detailed compliance calendar including follow-up.
• Provide support in the management of the EHS Management System and ensures adherence to EHS Corporate requirements.

Skills

EHS experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Reading regulations

Education

Engineering/Environment degree

Job description

PQ Corporation is seeking an experienced EHS professional to support project management, regulatory reporting, and compliance initiatives at its Augusta plant. The role emphasizes adherence to environmental and safety standards across federal, state, and local agencies.

The candidate should bring a university degree in engineering, environment or science and at least five years of EHS experience in manufacturing, with strong communication and analytical skills.