EHS Site Leader, Chemical Solutions

Veolia Water Tech has an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated EHS professional to join our team as the CSM (Chemical Solutions and Monitoring) Fixed Facility EHS Leader. This position is a vital member of an interactive and supportive team responsible for providing comprehensive EHS leadership guidance support and execution specifically for our fixed facility operations.

The role requires a seasoned EHS professional with the expertise to identify and implement compliant practical cost-effective and safe solutions that protect our employees operations and the environment. As the EHS leader for our fixed facilities you will oversee critical safety aspects of chemical production chemical blending chemical storage laboratory processes manage EHS compliance for wastewater treatment and neutralization systems and develop essential protocols such as traffic management for facility operations.
This position demands both technical proficiency and influential leadership capabilities. You will work closely with operations engineering and facility leadership teams to build and sustain a robust EHS culture throughout our fixed facility operations. Your responsibilities encompass conducting facility inspections assisting in hazardous operations reviews driving continuous process improvement initiatives and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements. 

Key Characteristics
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following essential characteristics that enable effective EHS leadership in chemical manufacturing blending and laboratory environments:

• Influential Leader: Drives safety culture change in chemical operations through credibility and persuasion without direct authority
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: Builds strong partnerships across production lab engineering and quality teams
• Technical Communicator: Translates complex regulations (PSM GHS) into clear guidance for diverse audiences
• Problem Solver: Listens actively develops practical solutions balancing safety with operational efficiency
• Coach & Culture Builder: Mentors teams fosters EHS excellence and inclusive culture
• Adaptable Professional: Thrives in fast-paced chemical manufacturing with shifting priorities
• Proactive Risk Identifier: Anticipates hazards drives continuous safety improvements
• Regulatory Expert: Deep knowledge of OSHA EPA DOT requirements; manages compliance and agency interactions
• Results-Driven: Achieves measurable improvements with integrity and sound judgment
• Inclusive Advocate: Creates safe environments where all employees contribute to safety programs

Key Responsibilities:
EHS Leadership & Culture

• Drive EHS culture across chemical production blending and lab operations
• Coach teams on EHS inclusion diversity and sustainability Chemical Operations Safety
• Oversee safe operations and compliance for chemical handling storage waste and hazmat (DOT/GHS)
• Conduct inspections hazardous operation reviews and implement High Risk Management standards
• Maintain EHS framework and Gensuite requirements
• Develop traffic management protocols

Program Management

• Drive process improvements and implement EHS programs
• Ensure EPA/OSHA compliance while managing competing priorities

Communication & Engagement

•  Coach teams and interface with suppliers customers and regulatory agencies

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain records monitor metrics and manage environmental permits

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors degree in EHS Engineering Science or Technical field
• 10 years EHS leadership experience with health and safety focus in manufacturing/production
• Expert knowledge of OSHA EPA and state/local EHS regulations

Proven ability to design implement and lead comprehensive EHS programs including:

• Process Safety Management (PSM) - all 14 OSHA elements
• HAZOP facilitation and process hazard analysis
• GHS compliance (classification labeling SDS management)
• Environmental permitting (air quality NPDES stormwater)
• Secondary containment systems and spill prevention
• Wastewater treatment and neutralization compliance
• Experience leading facility safety management inspections hazard assessments and risk evaluations.
• Expertise in incident investigation root cause analysis and corrective action leadership.
• Knowledge of industrial hygiene emergency response planning and crisis management

Additional Information :

• This position is a hybrid
• 30% travel

Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute but a guide and offers will be based on the individual candidates knowledge skills experience and market conditions as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $115000-$135000 (USD); 00 (CAD) annually. 

As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time