EH&S Specialist

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Responsibilities

Responsible for plant (Solenis/Chicopee) environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance. Ensure facility is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Solenis policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement in EHS programs, including, compliance documentation, emergency response organization, cost reduction, people development, budgeting and capital projects. Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and Solenis policies and procedures.
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of all EH&S programs and RC14001 compliance at the site.
• Interact with outside regulatory agencies for permitting and compliance purposes.
• Effectively implement and demonstrate the vision and values to continuously improve environmental and safety performance at the site.
• Identify all applicable environmental regulations and their impacts on the site and provide training to affected site personnel if warranted.
• Implement programs with operations, maintenance and site contractors to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Lead change associated with improving environmental performance under CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA and SARA regulations.
• Identify all applicable OSHA regulations and their impacts on the site and provide training to affected site personnel if warranted and implement programs to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Lead change associated with improving safety and health performance under OSHA regulations.
• Manage plant EHS Expense Budget and drive cost reductions as identified.
• Support other Solenis locations/collaborate with EHS Specialists from other plants on environmental and safety initiatives
• Lead community relations initiatives within the Chicopee MA area, including the LEPC and other committees within the state to foster business relationships in the chemical industry.
• Maintain Solenis’ online learning management system for the Chicopee site.
• Additionally, this position may require some off hours on-call availability.
  
  

Position Prerequisites

Education: BS Engineering and or Science, Chemistry, and or Occupational Safety, Health and Environment related fields of study.

Training: Strong knowledge of EHS regulations; OSHA, CAA, CWA, RCRA, SARA, TSCA, CERCLA and DOT, Solenis Corporate Policies and other specific regulations as needed.

Experience: 5-10 years EHS experience at plant level

Competencies

Strong communication, computer, leadership, people development and decision-making skills, willingness to learn, flexibility to adjust to changing situations, good organization skills with the ability to handle a variety of things simultaneously, and the willingness to take risks and be held accountable.

• Must have knowledge of manufacturing operations, and equipment usage.
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to work with all levels of management.
• Must provide development, coaching, and counseling to employees
• Proven leadership experience.
  
  

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at [email protected]