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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
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Job Purpose
Responsible to guide the site management to develop and ensure implementation of policies, yearly improvement plan and best practices for the site, contribute to the development of strategy in line with corporate guidelines, business plans and strategy, in order to ensure the realization of strategic objectives of the site.
Along with the Site Steering Committee, act as change agent for the HSE culture and continuous improvement and role model for ensuring compliance with HSE policy and procedures.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide HSE&S support and leadership for the site.
• Plans, coordinates, controls, develop and implement policies, systems, procedures, and training to drive all aspects of HSE performance and compliance to all regulatory and AkzoNobel's requirements.
• Manage regulatory permits relate to HSE. Interface directly with outside government agencies, community groups, and other external constituents and stakeholders as needed to obtain and maintain site regulatory permits. Negotiate permit requirements with government agencies
• Conduct risk and occupational exposure assessments, develop and implement exposure-monitoring plan. Manages and responds to HSE&S issues and crises that affect operations.
• Keep abreast of HSE regulatory changes that impact the company. Wherever applicable, develop and implement strategies to comply with new or revised requirements.
• Accountable for all HSE Incident Investigations and corresponding corrective actions.
• Develop and implement processes that ensure Corporate HSE requirements are complied.
• Monitor safe working condition and behavior during process, follow up of non-conformance.
• Complete and submit internal and external HSE related reports as required.
• Lead role in new project/process changes MOC & PHA) as HSE expert to assure compliance with AN's & local legislation standards.
• Perform HSE regulatory compliance assessments and accountability for follow up and implementation of audit actions.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Science/Engineering or Masters in Industrial Hygiene/Safety. Management/Environmental Engineering or Scientist from an accredited university
• 2-5 Years process safety management (PSM) experience desired
• Prefer individual who is Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist with at least 10 years Health and Safety experience in manufacturing and/or chemical manufacturing environment, including flammable liquid safety
• At least 5 years performing manager responsibilities or supervising others.
• Strong US regulatory knowledge and experience.
• Certifications required by regulation i.e. DOT Hazmat, EPA Hazwoper, OSHA Training, and experience in areas of EPA and OSHA Industrial Regulations, with a broad knowledge of regulatory framework in general. Key regulatory areas include Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), RCRA, TSCA, SARA, and CERCLA.
• Ability to interact effectively with outside agencies and consultants.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate and influence others
• Project management skills

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range for this role is: $120,000 to $135,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Eligible for annual bonus
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
Short & Long term disability
Paid Parental leave after 1 year
Career growth opportunities
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Employee referral bonus
Employee appreciation days
Competencies
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 54927