Evonik Degussa Corporation

EHSS Specialist

Evonik Degussa Corporation$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in EHSS or safety within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance.
  • Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Proven ability to implement and track corrective actions effectively.
  • Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and high-hazard operations.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems like SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the site's Health, Safety, Security, and Emergency Response programs as the Site Security Officer.
  • Promote an EHSS culture through coaching and engagement on best practices.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain EHSS policies and training programs for compliance.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA and internal EHSS requirements.
  • Conduct and facilitate incident investigations with a focus on root cause analysis.
  • Perform risk assessments and audits to identify gaps and enhance safety performance.
  • Communicate and track findings from audits and inspections to ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Retirement savings options with company matching.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Employee discounts and programs.
  • Supportive, team-oriented work environment.
Full Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the site's Health, Safety, Security, and Emergency Response programs, serving as the designated Site Security Officer and coordinating emergency preparedness, drills, and response activities.
  • Promote a strong EHSS culture by providing coaching, communication, and engagement that reinforce safe and secure work practices across the site.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain EHSS policies, procedures, standards, and training programs, ensuring employee competency and ongoing regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, corporate EHSS requirements, and applicable Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, while maintaining effective site systems and programs.
  • Lead and facilitate incident investigations, including root cause and human factors analyses, ensuring corrective actions are identified, implemented, and closed in a timely manner.
  • Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and hazard reviews to identify gaps, reduce risk, and drive continuous improvement in EHSS performance.
  • Ensure findings from investigations, audits, inspections, and compliance reviews are documented, communicated, tracked, and closed in accordance with site and corporate requirements.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, site leadership, and environmental resources to drive integrated EHSS performance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.


REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of EHSS, safety, or related experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety compliance requirements.
  • Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, and problem-solving tools.
  • Proven ability to develop, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions to closure, ensuring effectiveness and sustainability.
  • Familiarity with PSM and high-hazard operations preferred.
  • Experience developing and maintaining safety programs, procedures, and training systems.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to work independently and lead EHSS initiatives in a plant environment.
  • Proficiency in standard business tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, SAP or similar systems).


Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Justin Connelly [C]

Company is
Evonik Corporation

About Evonik Degussa Corporation

Evonik Degussa Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a wide range of products for various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. The company's products include coatings, adhesives, and sealants, as well as specialty chemicals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Evonik Degussa Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company is a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, a German chemical company.
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