AddressAn opportunity exists for a high achieving, self-motivated and results driven individual to join the team at our Deer Park Plant in Melbourne.
About Us:
Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries—including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner.
When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all – our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
As our new Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer, you will partner with the site to manage the implementation and maintenance of their EHS Safety Management System (SMS) and provide hands on technical expertise to deliver Health & Safety outcomes aligned to Hexion’s corporate EHS Policies.
This role will be ideally suited to someone who has a chemical/ engineering/ manufacturing background with sound EHS and process safety knowledge/experience.
Reporting to the Senior Manager EHS/MHF, some of the duties and responsibilities will include:
Regulatory Compliance
- Coordinate the site compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations including MHF regulations and all permit requirements.
- Assist with EH&S record keeping
- Support and review site emergency programs
Operational EHS Management
- Coordinate and participate in EHS performance improvement initiatives
- Monitor the use of the site Process Safety Management (PSM) processes, emergency response and other safety programs.
- Support and participate in the site Safety Committee
Auditing & Management Systems
- Co-ordinate and maintain the site Safety Management System elements.
- Participate in site internal-audits and participate in external and corporate EHS and Process Safety audits.
- Monitor closure of audit actions and outcomes.
- Monitor completion levels for the sites training activities.
About You
The ideal candidate will have
- Relevant qualifications in engineering, chemistry, environmental or occupational health sciences or equivalent combination of training & experience
- Demonstrable experience in the environmental, health, & Safety field
- Experience with Safety Management System administration and implementation
- A ‘can do’ attitude focused on achieving results
- The ability to interpret and apply health and safety legislative standards and guidelines practically.
- Excellent problem solving, and decision-making skills
- Confident and effective communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
- A Strong commitment to upholding standards and processes
- Experience working at a Major Hazard Facility would be an advantage.
Hexion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
