Senior Safety Data Sheet Author

LyondellBasell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental, Vision and EAP

401(k) with 6% match

Pension plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and holidays

Educational Assistance

Job summary

LyondellBasell in Houston is seeking a Hazard Communication specialist to interpret regulatory issues and advise business groups, sales, customers, and R&D on SDS/labels and compliance for assigned products.

You will monitor regulatory changes, develop response plans, and support Hazard Communication initiatives within the Product Safety team, coordinating with manufacturing, legal and R&D as needed.

Qualifications

• BS/MS technical degree in Chemistry, Engineering or EHS.
• Strong English verbal, written and presentation skills.
• 6 years of regulatory/EHS/product stewardship or related R&D experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison with groups on Hazard Communication issues for assigned products.
• Manage SDS/labels per international regulations and requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and develop analysis, response strategy and execution plans.
• Contribute to OSHA/HazCom initiatives and SAP integrations.
• Support regulatory issues within the Product Safety team and coordinate with manufacturing, legal and R&D teams.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

PC skills (spreadsheets, databases)

SAP familiarity

Professional development

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry, Engineering or EHS

Tools

SAP

Job description

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

Provides expertise and knowledge on Hazard Communication (Safety Data Sheets/labels) to follow emerging issues and regulations from a global perspective for their assigned business area(s). Interprets regulatory issues and provides recommendations to business groups, sales, external customers, distributors, plants, legal and R&D/technical. Participates in industry groups/trade organizations dealing with product safety or hazard communication issues.

The position will have regional or specific business program responsibilities and maintain tactical implementation / support for defined facilities in the region of responsibility.

A Day in the Life

• Serves as liaison with business groups, manufacturing, R&D, sales and marketing, technical services, legal and customers on Hazard Communication issues for assigned product(s).
• Manage and resolve customer requests for Safety Data Sheets (SDS)/labels in assigned area(s) of responsibility to international regulations and other requirements.
• Monitor and manage emerging issues or changing regulations in assigned area(s) of responsibility. Provide issue analysis, response strategy and execution plans for the issues identified.
• Participates in the process to develop, plan and implement programs and procedures in compliance with Company Operational Excellence expectations
• Collaboratively work within the Product Safety team to coordinate support of regulatory issues for assigned business area.
• Serves as a resource on the manufacturing processes, product compositions, target markets and regulatory issues concerning assigned products for the business and other for at least one additional business area, while maintaining their responsibilities for their assigned business area.
• Participate in planning and execution of Hazard Communication initiatives (GHS, SAP integrations).
• Support large scale company projects/initiatives.
• Is point person for emerging issues and regulations from a global perspective for the assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Interprets complex regulatory issues and provides recommendations to business groups, sales, external customers, distributors, plants, legal and R&D/Technical.

You Bring This Value

• BS/MS technical degree (i.e., chemistry, engineering or an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) discipline).
• Minimum 6 years specific functional experience in the areas of regulatory, Product Stewardship, EHS or product technical R&D is preferred.
• Working knowledge of two distinct manufacturing area or product lines (e.g. polymers, chemicals, compounds), with expansion into additional areas or product lines, as appropriate.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills.
• Interpersonal capabilities to work effectively as a team member and to plan/coordinate processes for results.
• Strong English verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong PC skills including spreadsheets, databases – SAP experience is preferred, but not required.
• Develops professionally - Seeks out opportunities to broaden his/her technical and leadership skills.

What We Offer

Safety First: We’re a safety-driven organization where your well-being is our top priority.

Grow With Us: We’re passionate about your personal and professional development-your growth is our success!

Innovate Together: Collaborate with a dynamic team to create smart, forward-thinking solutions that make a real impact.

Great Compensation Package

• Competitive salary, merit increases + STI %
• Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match of 6%
• Retirement (Pension) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Vacation and Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Competencies

• Build Partnerships
• Deliver Results
• Drive Innovation
• Grow Capabilities
• Promote Inclusion
• Motivational Fit
• Technical Skills

Learn more about our benefits : Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell

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