Senior EHSS Leader - Safety, Compliance & Risk

Wacker Chemical Corporation USA; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WACKER is seeking a Sr. EHSS Specialist for our Calvert City, KY site. The role focuses on hazard analysis, audits, investigations, procedure development, and leading teams on safety initiatives.

You will ensure compliance with EH&S and security policies and work across plant operations to protect people and property. You will coordinate regulatory programs, support incident investigations, and participate in site emergency response and drills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 7 years of EHSS experience in an industrial/manufacturing/chemical environment.
• 3 years experience in OSHA PSM facility preferred.
• Polymers operating experience preferred.
• Experience with a multi-plant environment preferred.
• Experience with Process and Plant safety aspects.
• Experience in Process Hazards Analysis required.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis required (TapRoot preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 5%

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Plant safety program; conduct audits and lead action tracking.
• Ensure EH&S compliance with federal and state regulations; provide training and reporting.
• Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies; facilitate incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate site monthly reports and support emergency response readiness.
• Coordinate standardized plans for site security, fire protection, drills, and training.
• Direct liability mitigation efforts including waste minimization and emission reduction.

Skills

Hazard analysis

OSHA regulations

Accident investigations

Process safety

Analytical thinking

Written/verbal communication

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

OSHA PSM experience preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WACKER is seeking a Sr. EHSS Specialist for our Calvert City, KY site. The role focuses on hazard analysis, audits, investigations, procedure development, and leading teams on safety initiatives.

You will ensure compliance with EH&S and security policies and work across plant operations to protect people and property. You will coordinate regulatory programs, support incident investigations, and participate in site emergency response and drills.