Senior EHS Specialist

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Job Title: Senior EHS Specialist
Location: Cincinnati, OH, Midwest 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

Cincinnati, OH

We are looking for a Senior EHS Specialist to join our Care Chemicals (EM) team in Cincinnati, OH.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long-term success of our customers' brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development site.

As a Senior EHS Specialist, you'll support the Care Chemicals Americas EHS team by driving health and safety initiatives at our Cincinnati Site, reporting directly to the Director EHS for EM Americas. You'll help implement programs that ensure compliance with both corporate and regulatory standards, while collaborating with EHS professionals across BASF's North American operations.

Your primary focus will be occupational safety-identifying and mitigating operational hazards. You'll also serve as a backup for environmental protection and process safety activities. Through risk analyses and design reviews, you'll help ensure safe processes and reduce the risk ofaccidents, injuries, and illnesses.

You'll continuously grow your technical expertise and that of your colleagues by offering expertguidance and developing targeted EHS training content.

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

Ensuring compliance by applying technical and regulatory expertise to meet health and safety standards and continuously improving EHS programs.
Reinforcing a safety culture by leading behavior-based safety program, supporting emergency response, and advising leadership on EHS strategies and opportunities.
Implementing Responsible Care® systems by managing programs such as Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Fall Protection, Line Breaking, Excavation, Emergency Response, Powered Industrial Trucks, and Hazard Communication.
Participating in investigating incidents and applying root cause analysis, project reviews, hazard analyses, and change management to prevent future risks.
Leveraging analytical and digital skills to meet reporting requirements and improve data workflows in collaboration with operations.
Delivering training and sharing expertise by creating and presenting health and safety content, facilitating knowledge exchange, and contributing to cross-functional EHS initiatives and task forces.

If you...

Have education in Engineering, Science, EHS, or a related field
Bring experience as an EHS Professional or in a related manufacturing role
Preferrably hold certification(s) as a Safety Professional, Industrial Hygienist, or have demonstrated progress toward such certifications.

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: 08/19/25