SolenisEH&S Specialist
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.
Responsible for plant (Solenis/Chicopee) environmental, health and safety (EHS) performance. Ensure facility is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and Solenis policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement in EHS programs, including, compliance documentation, emergency response organization, cost reduction, people development, budgeting and capital projects.
Additional responsibilities include:
-Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations and Solenis policies and procedures.
- Manage the implementation and maintenance of all EH&S programs and RC14001 compliance at the site.
- Interact with outside regulatory agencies for permitting and compliance purposes.
- Identify all applicable environmental regulations and their impacts on the site and provide training to affected site personnel if warranted.
- Implement programs with operations, maintenance and site contractors to ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
- Lead change associated with improving environmental performance under CAA, CWA, RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA, SARA regulations and improving safety and health performance under OSHA regulations.
- Identify all applicable OSHA regulations and their impacts on the site and provide training to affected site personnel if warranted and implement programs to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations.
-Manage plant EHS Expense Budget and drive cost reductions as identified.
-Lead community relations initiatives within the Chicopee MA area, including the LEPC and other committees within the state to foster business relationships in the chemical industry.
-Maintain Solenis’ online learning management system for the Chicopee site.
-Additionally, this position may require some off hours on-call availability.
Education: BS Engineering and or Science, Chemistry, and or Occupational Safety, Health and Environment related fields of study.
Training: Strong knowledge of EHS regulations; OSHA, CAA, CWA, RCRA, SARA, TSCA, CERCLA and DOT, Solenis Corporate Policies and other specific regulations as needed.
Experience: 5-10 years EHS experience at plant level
Competencies:
Strong communication, computer, leadership, people development and decision-making skills, willingness to learn, flexibility to adjust to changing situations, good organization skills with the ability to handle a variety of things simultaneously, and the willingness to take risks and be held accountable.
-Must have knowledge of manufacturing operations, and equipment usage.
-Must possess good written and oral communication skills and be able to work with all levels of management.
-Must provide development, coaching, and counseling to employees
-Proven leadership experience.
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We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com
The expected compensation range for this position is between $77,270.00 and $113,322.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.