Onsite EHS & Safety Program Lead

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Paris (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr EHS Coordinator to support Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHS&S) programs at our Paris, KY chemical manufacturing site. You will collaborate across EHS&S functions and interact with operations to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or equivalent high-risk environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; related technical discipline is highly preferred (e.g., Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene).
• 3–5+ years of progressive EHS experience within chemical manufacturing or high-risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations with ability to interpret and implement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations; lead risk assessments and root cause analysis.
• Training & Culture Building: design and deliver risk awareness and safety training; drive site-wide safety campaigns.
• Environmental Stewardship: support air, water, and waste programs; manage permits and regulatory reporting.
• Emergency Preparedness: coordinate response planning and maintain HAZWOPER readiness; participate in incident investigations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HR, and Quality to embed EHS in daily work.

Skills

Hazard ID

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

OSHA/EPA regs

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Avantor is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr EHS Coordinator to support Environment, Health, Safety, Security, and Sustainability (EHS&S) programs at our Paris, KY chemical manufacturing site. You will collaborate across EHS&S functions and interact with operations to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5+ years of progressive EHS experience in chemical manufacturing or equivalent high-risk environments.