EHS Specialist

Israel Chemical Ltd; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay and performance+

Quick-start medical, dental, vision, &

Wellness incentive program

Inclusive family benefits

Generous Leave and FMLA

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off for volunteering

Job summary

Israel Chemical Ltd (ICL) is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist for our Hammond, Indiana facility. You will lead EHS initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with corporate ESH/QA teams.

The role requires strong communication, project oversight, and experience with EHS systems. You will manage permits, support capital projects, and implement global tools like Enablon and GOARC.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related degree.
• A minimum of 2 years of EHS experience preferred
• Knowledge in Process Safety Management preferred
• Experience in managing people/processes in health and safety field
• Previous management experience in an industrial and chemical manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficient with MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

• Ensure ESH compliance through working closely with corporate ESH, Production, and Quality personnel
• Serve as a liaison with local, state, and federal representatives from regulatory agencies including IOSHA, EPA, IDEM, DOT and local emergency responders
• Oversee submission of permit applications (air and/or water and/or waste) and reports as required by environmental regulations
• Initiate and manage capital projects supporting the environmental safety and health initiatives established by ICL
• Lead continual improvement of the Responsible Care 14001 EHS Management System
• Lead site implementation of global EHS tools including Enablon and GOARC
• Evaluate EHS impacts for change management throughout operations
• Provide facility EHS focus through the development and completion of annual EHSS workplan plans and support JHAs, and EHS inspections/audits
• Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses, including HAZOP, What-if, etc.
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate required EHS training for all employees
• Ensure accurate EHS record keeping (e.g., medical records, OSHA Log, WC)
• Drive culture of early detection of hazardous and learning from events to build defenses and minimize incidents
• Actively participate on the ICL North America regional EHS team and auditing program
• Interact with outside vendors that are directly involved with compliance efforts including Environmental, Insurance and other outside services
• Expectation to be on call for plant emergencies or troubleshooting

Skills

Communication skills

People management

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental Health & Safety

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS/BA in Environmental Health & Safety or related

Tools

Enablon

GOARC

Job description

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As the Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, you are responsible for leading all manufacturing plant personnel in all aspects of environmental, safety, health, security, and training. The responsibilities include actively participating in and supporting the environmental safety and health initiatives established by ICL, leading continual improvement in the facilities Responsible Care EHS management systems, participating in internal EHSS compliance audits, meeting business commitments, managing EHS elements of capital project design and providing effective internal and external communication.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

• Ensure ESH compliance through working closely with corporate ESH, Production, and Quality personnel
• Serve as a liaison with local, state, and federal representatives from regulatory agencies including IOSHA, EPA, IDEM, DOT and local emergency responders
• Oversee submission of permit applications (air and/or water and/or waste) and reports as required by environmental regulations
• Initiate and manage capital projects supporting the environmental safety and health initiatives established by ICL
• Lead continual improvement of the Responsible Care 14001 EHS Management System
• Lead site implementation of global EHS tools including Enablon and GOARC
• Evaluate EHS impacts for change management throughout operations
• Provide facility EHS focus through the development and completion of annual EHSS workplan plans and support JHAs, and EHS inspections/audits
• Lead and participate in Process Hazard Analyses, including HAZOP, What-if, etc.
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate required EHS training for all employees
• Ensure accurate EHS record keeping (e.g., medical records, OSHA Log, WC)
• Drive culture of early detection of hazardous and learning from events to build defenses and minimize incidents
• Actively participate on the ICL North America regional EHS team and auditing program
• Interact with outside vendors that are directly involved with compliance efforts including Environmental, Insurance and other outside services
• Expectation to be on call for plant emergencies or troubleshooting

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• BS or BA degree in Environmental Health & Safety or a related degree
• A minimum of 2 years of EHS experience preferred
• Knowledge in Process Safety Management preferred
• Experience in managing people/processes in health and safety field
• Previous management experience in an industrial and chemical manufacturing environment preferred
• Proficient with MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization

What will set me apart?

• Project Management
• Experience with Enablon EHSS management system

Salary Range: $69,000-$85,000

Annual Bonus Target: 5%, subject to plan provisions.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary, full hazmat suits with respirators. Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members.

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
  Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets. ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company’s growth across its end markets. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2024 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com .

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