Job Description:

Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

Huntsman is seeking a Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) supporting the Performance Products Division located in Freeport, Texas. This position reports to the Americas EHS Regional Manager.

Job Scope

The Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) serves as a key member of the Site Leadership Team and is responsible for leading the site's environmental, health, safety, occupational health, emergency response, security, and risk management programs. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations and corporate standards while fostering a culture of safety, operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. The position partners closely with operational leaders, corporate Centers of Excellence, regulatory agencies, emergency response organizations, and community stakeholders to support Huntsman's commitment to Zero Harm.

In summary, as the Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), you will:

Provide leadership and strategic direction for site environmental, health, and safety programs.
Serve as the primary advisor to site leadership on environmental compliance, occupational health, safety, and risk management matters.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and corporate EHS requirements, including PSM/RMP-regulated operations.
Lead occupational health, industrial hygiene, emergency response, security, and business continuity initiatives.
Coordinate relationships with regulatory agencies, emergency response organizations, and community stakeholders.
Drive hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies across manufacturing operations.
Lead, develop, and manage the site EHS team while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
Manage EHS operating, staffing, and capital budgets and support site business objectives.
Partner with operational leaders and corporate teams to strengthen EHS performance and continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline.
7+ years of relevant Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) experience; or 10+ years of EHS experience in a chemical manufacturing environment in lieu of the stated degree and experience combination.
Experience maintaining compliance within PSM/RMP-regulated facilities.
Experience leading environmental, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety personnel and programs in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations applicable to chemical manufacturing facilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and internet-based business applications.

Skills and Knowledge

Environmental compliance and regulatory affairs expertise.
Occupational health, industrial hygiene, and safety knowledge.
Process safety and PSM/RMP compliance experience.
Operational risk management and hazard mitigation capabilities.
Emergency response, security, and crisis management leadership.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong decision-making, initiative, and independent judgment.
Strategic planning and execution skills.
Budget and resource management capabilities.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to remain effective and adaptable in changing, dynamic, or ambiguous conditions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to foster collaborative relationships.
Demonstrated agility, adaptability, and resilience when responding to evolving business priorities and organizational needs.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification in an environmental, health, or safety discipline such as CSP, CIH, REM, or equivalent.
Experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or another highly regulated, high-hazard manufacturing environment.
Experience working with local emergency response organizations, including fire departments and HazMat teams.
Experience serving as a strategic EHS advisor to site leadership.
Experience managing EHS operating and capital budgets.

Working Environment

Manufacturing and chemical plant environment.
Regular interaction with operating units, field personnel, contractors, regulatory agencies, and emergency response organizations.
Participation in emergency response, business continuity, and site safety activities as required.

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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