Site Safety and Environmental Officer

TL;DR

Site Safety and Environmental Officer (Chemical Manufacturing): Leading ESHA strategy, compliance, and performance across onshore and offshore operations with an accent on risk management programs, regulatory compliance, and sustainability projects. Focus on implementing Process Safety Management, securing environmental permits, and driving continuous improvement in safety metrics.

Location: Onsite in Broussard and Reserve, Louisiana, USA

Company

Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company focused on Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives to foster sustainability.

What you will do

• Lead ESHA activities at Broussard and Reserve sites to ensure regulatory compliance and hirify.global guidelines while supporting operations.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance for offshore Oil Services employees, including onboarding, contractor platforms, and drug screening.
• Develop strategies to improve ESHA performance and collaborate with site teams and BU partners for continuous improvement.
• Manage action items from audits, incidents, and regulatory visits through structured investigation and root cause analysis.
• Implement risk management programs like PSM and RMP, serving as on-site process safety expert.
• Build relationships with regulators for air, water, and waste permits; lead emergency management and Management of Change processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in petrochemical or chemical manufacturing with ESH responsibilities
• 5+ years in chemical plant environment with varied ESH responsibilities
• 3+ years in PSM (Process Safety Management) and/or Safety
• Working knowledge of offshore regulatory requirements for the Gulf of Mexico
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and risk management

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays and PTO with carry-over
• Tuition Reimbursement and Wellness Program
• EAP, Spending/Savings Accounts, Life/AD&D, Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance, Online Discount Mall, Auto/Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services