Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Celanese; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in specialty materials is seeking an EHS Manager in Virginia. This role involves leading Environmental, Health and Safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of environmental regulations. Join a company committed to sustainability and positive community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS programs and initiatives across the site.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Engage organizational levels around Stewardship principles.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Agency Interaction

Environmental Safety Knowledge

Collaboration

Process Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental or Safety

Job description

We are seeking an EHS Manager to lead the site’s Environmental, Health and Safety (Stewardship) culture through people engagement, ownership of programs, and influence. Provides technical expertise, proactive actions, systematic services, and consultation on program/policy execution. Acts as a coach and mentor to all site personnel in effective EH&S processes and principles. Also, an active member of the site leadership team (SLT).

Responsibilities

• Leads Environmental, Health and Safety (Stewardship) programs and initiatives – active partner/collaborator with other SLT members, employees, and contractors.
• Champions issue resolutions and stewardship improvement efforts.
• Maintains site compliance to local and federal environmental and safety regulations.
• Interfaces with regulatory agencies to ensure permits, licenses, reporting, and responses are accurate and completed appropriately.
• Assesses and develops EHS programs and strategies to ensure continued compliance, continual improvement, reasonableness, and practical execution.
• Manages site sustainability (ESG) and waste reduction action plans and reports.
• Engages all levels of the organization around Stewardship – Leads from the front as a highly influential person.
• Collaborates with local agencies and site partner for emergency response preparation and drills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental and/or Safety (will consider experience in lieu of degree).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience required in manufacturing (pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or refining).
• Experience in leading improvement efforts/projects in a highly collaborative environment.
• Waste and air permitting experience/knowledge desired.
• Process safety experience/knowledge desired.
• Experience with Regulatory Agency interactions.
• Strong leadership competencies and ability to champion issues, ideas, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations.
• Ability to lead influentially, high level of ownership, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.