Senior EHS Specialist I

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Job Title: Senior EHS Specialist I
Location: Central, SC, South United States, USA

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! Senior EHS Specialist I

Clemson, SC

We are looking for an EHS Specialist III to join our Performance Materials team in Clemson, SC.

Come create chemistry with us!

The Performance Materials division is at the forefront of the much-needed sustainability transformation in plastics. Our experts co-create products with customers to bring innovations to major industry sectors such as transportation, consumer goods, industrial applications, and construction.These solutions contribute to a sustainable future by pushing the boundaries in thermal resistance, robustness and lightweight applications.

We are seeking a professional like you to serve as Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist at the Clemson, SC chemical manufacturing facility.

In this role, you will support the Clemson site in all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) activities while also serving as the Site Security Representative. You will report directly to the PMN EHS Director and have a dotted line to the Clemson Site Manager. As a member of the Performance Materials EHS Community, you will collaborate with EHS experts and professionals who support BASF's North American sites and businesses.

Your primary responsibilities will focus on maintaining compliance with the site's Conditional Major air permit, NPDES, and hazardous waste programs. Additionally, you will oversee compliance in other program areas, including the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan, and EPCRA/SARA reporting. A key focus will be leading the responsible management of corporate, federal, state, and local safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

As a Senior EHS Specialist I, you create chemistry by...

Leveraging your effective communication skills to develop strong working relationships with employees, the EHS community, and regulatory agencies/third parties, serving as a positive change agent within the organization.
Utilizing your knowledge of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental disciplines to develop and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures for the site.
Drawing upon your experience in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental management, and Emergency Response program management in a manufacturing environment to lead and participate in risk assessments, accurately addressing identified deficiencies.
Providing both tactical and strategic guidance to site leadership on critical EHS issues, ensuring adherence to corporate EHS policies and procedures, including the Responsible Care® Management Systems.
Creating training content and, where appropriate, delivering training or coaching, facilitating the sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and best practices across the BASF EHS organization.
Prioritizing issues and opportunities to drive the continuous improvement of EHS processes and systems.
Utilizing your strong organizational skills to identify and monitor key performance indicators within your area of responsibility, making necessary adjustments to improve EHS performance.
Leading and participating in project reviews, process hazard analyses, and change management processes, ensuring all internal and external reporting requirements are met through your solid analytical and computer skills.
Being a role model and collaborating with hourly employees to reinforce a culture of behavior-based safety and support emergency response activities.
Ensuring that the site maintains compliance with BASF and regulatory requirements in your capacity as the Site Security Representative and serving as the primary contact for the contract security agency.

If you...

Possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
Hold five (5) years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Are able to work independently under broad goals and objectives with minimal guidance.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Have experience with Safety Management Systems and Environmental Reporting (strongly preferred)

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Post Date: 08/16/25