EHSS Leader: Safety, Compliance & Security

Evonik; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking an EHSS Manager for the Reserve site to lead safety-first culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across air, water, waste, and environmental programs.

You will oversee incident investigations, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to deliver measurable safety results while protecting people and assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical field from an accredited institution.
• 5–8 years of EHSS experience in chemical manufacturing or regulated industrial environments.
• Experience managing EHSS programs, regulatory compliance, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA regulations, RMP, RCRA, Clean Air Act requirements, and EHSS standards.
• Proven RCA leadership and experience collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Ability to drive EHSS initiatives and deliver measurable safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-first culture and ensure compliance with EHSS standards and regulations.
• Manage site compliance programs for OSHA PSM, EPA regs, RMP, waste, and permitting.
• Develop and maintain EHSS policies, procedures, training, and regulatory initiatives.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions.
• Identify and mitigate EHSS risks with risk assessments and safe work practices.
• Lead emergency preparedness, fire protection, evacuation planning, and crisis management.
• Provide EHSS leadership and coaching to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Laboratory.
• Monitor EHSS metrics and drive continuous improvement to sustainability goals.
• Serve as site liaison with regulators, auditors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee site security programs and contractor safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

EHSS compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Incident investigations

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Engineering/Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Evonik is seeking an EHSS Manager for the Reserve site to lead safety-first culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across air, water, waste, and environmental programs.

You will oversee incident investigations, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to deliver measurable safety results while protecting people and assets.