EHS Sr Specialist Zion/Aurora

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry.

We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy.

Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary :

The EHS Sr Specialistfor the Quaker Houghton Zion & Aurora sites reports directly to the Director EHS Americas position and is a key member of each site leadership team.

This role is accountable for all elements of the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) performance and continuous improvement for both locations.

The scope of responsibilities for this position will cover all employees and contractors working on behalf of the Company and will cover overall site activities, chemical operations, and laboratories.

This position is responsible for the alignment and execution of the corporate EHS strategy and management of the EHS programs and organization.

The jobholder will serve as the lead EHS SME within both sites and work with R&D, Operations, Engineering, Sustainability, Product Safety, and Commercial leadership to ensure continued adoption and refinement of the Company’s EHS culture.

The position will provide leadership, professional knowledge, and technical expertise in the administration and support around regulatory & corporate compliance, permitting, policy and program development, and training.

• Specific emphasis will be placed on cascading corporate EHS strategies related to; 1) developing and driving programs that continuously improve employee safety performance to world class standards;
• 2) guiding corporate EHS-related objectives and supporting execution of EHS-related initiatives (including CSR related EHS initiatives);

3) developing and implementing local EHS management systems and maintenance of Responsible Care. It is anticipated that this position will require travel between the two sites, spending 3-4 days per week at the Zion Plant and 1-2 days per week at the Aurora Plant.

What will you do :

• Scope includes : 2 manufacturing facilities, one being in Zion, Illinois, and the second one in Aurora, Illinois. The position is also responsible for SGA remote workers in the area and may be asked to provide support to local FluidCare locations.
• Develops site specific objectives aligned to the global EHS strategy, and short-term action plans, projects, initiatives, goals, and objectives.
• Meet all regulatory obligations and balance priorities around corporate objectives, business demand, operating needs, capital planning, and budget.
• Utilize corporate EHS software systems necessary to support compliance activities and the tracking / reporting of EHS performance metrics and trends.
• Monitor emerging federal & state regulations and communicate the impact to current activities at each site. Facilitate both regulatory inspections & corporate sponsored audits.

Develop and manage compliance programs to resolve all findings, recommendations, and non-compliances.

• Working closely with the HR and Operations teams in case managing employee work-related illnesses & injuries and return-to-work programs.
• Collaborates with Operations, Sustainability, and Quality in the development, implementation, and maintenance of each site’s Responsible Care certification.
• Develop an EHS training program that satisfies regulatory and corporate requirements and work with site leadership in coordinating and conducting the training.
• Provide EHS oversight for capital improvement projects and serve as the SME and authority for new project, product, and process introduction.
• Coordinate with Process Safety / Operations / Engineering personnel to implement an effective process safety program, including PHA, mechanical integrity, and MOC processes.

What do we look for :

At a minimum, must hold a bachelor’s degree in technical discipline : Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Chemistry, or appropriate science related field.

Advance certification, additional specialized safety education and / or equivalent work experience desired but not required.

These may include Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) NEBOSH Certification, etc.

Specific knowledge and expertise in :

• General regulatory knowledge in relevant environmental, health and safety for the EPA, OSHA, and applicable state agencies,
• Familiar with ACC Responsible Care program a plus,
• OSHA 10-hour and / or 30-Hour training or equivalent training content,
• Familiar with OSHA Process Safety Management regulation and related Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (e.

g., NFPA, ASME, API, ANSI, ISA),

• GHS compliant safety data sheets and labelling requirements,
• Hazardous materials / dangerous goods transportation requirements,
• Emergency response and crisis communications procedures and practices,
• Best practices related to unsafe acts and at-risk behaviors,
• Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management.

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the environmental, health and safety discipline with a strong focus on safety required.

At least 5 years working in a manufacturing environment as a safety professional preferred. Experience in the specialty chemical or chemical industry preferred.

Experience in a service industry a plus.