Sr. Manager, Site EHSS, Ottawa (Ottawa, IL, US)

Location:

USA-Ottawa

Pay Scale:

$115,000 up to $149,000

Chemistry that Matters™ 

A career at SABIC provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting positive impact to the world and yourself. From excellent health and well-being benefits to our comprehensive learning programs. We offer a wide range of benefits and offerings that recognize that our people have unique motivations and ambitions. It’s all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. Let’s explore what matters!

As one of the world’s largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society’s future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.  Today, the company serves customers in more than 140 countries with a global workforce of close to 29,000 talented individuals.  Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success. To learn more about these and how we strive to Be the Impact, click  here: www.sabic.com/en/careers/benefits-that-matter/career-matters/SABIC-Leadership-Way

Our purpose is "Chemistry that Matters". This is what drives us to do what we do. "Chemistry" goes beyond applying science and technology to enhance the supply of essential materials to the world. It is how we work, to build long-lasting relationships of trust. “What Matters” is making a meaningful impact for the world – through the customers and communities we collaborate with, so that we succeed and grow together.

It is all about matching what matters to you with what matters to us. We are mindful about the importance of the team we are building and how our team members impact to our culture.   We believe that good ideas come from anywhere, being inclusive to diverse perspectives is stimulating, encourages innovation and is critical to our mission. Let us explore this together!

For an overview of our benefits here at SABIC, please visit: www.yoursabicbenefits.com

Job Summary

The Safety and Security Manager for the Ottawa, IL site plays a critical role as a member of the Site Management Team by providing strategic direction and leads technical execution of safety and security plans. This role provides strong leadership including communication skills needed to create a positive Safety culture of continuous improvement and engagement with all site personnel, both SABIC and contractors. This position ensures regulatory compliance for all applicable site/regional/global programs including safety, security, and emergency preparedness.  This position reports directly to the Ottawa Site Senior Manager and has a dotted line reporting to the ABS/Compounding Group EHSS Manager.

 

How You Can Be the Impact

• The Ottawa Site Safety and Security Manager designs and implements programs to prevent injury or illness from chemical, physical, biological, or ergonomic hazards
• Focuses on Life Saving Rules with specific attention to permit of work systems
• Promote a strong safety culture by delivering exemplary performance, conducting thorough investigations, ensuring diligent follow-ups, and driving continuous improvement through the implementation of root cause countermeasures and action plans
• Responsible for reviewing the work of contractors on company property to ensure compliance with Safety requirements
• Familiarity with OSHA construction management requirements
• Lead Safety Culture engagement programs and periodically review them to ensure they are accomplishing the desired results and providing continuous improvement
• Identifies unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions in the workplace using regulatory requirements, recommends best safety practices
• Establishes and implements safety training programs to increase team member and management awareness of potential safety hazards
• Oversight of appropriate security regulations (i.e. USCG/Marsec) and emergency response requirements for the site.
• Develop and implement strategic actions aimed at reducing risks and incidents, improving performance, maintaining compliance and assuring an effective Management System.
• Participate as part of an effective, integrated site management team: provide both strategic and actionable Safety & Security direction and a representative for EHSS during a crisis
• Contribute toward positive relations with site employees, local community stakeholders, state and federal regulatory officials and customers through transparent communications and inclusive ways of working.
• Manage direct reports in safety, security and emergency response.

 

What Matters to SABIC

• B.S. or equivalent in Safety/Health science or related field with a minimum of nine (9) years of experience in Manufacturing with a focus on Safety and Security.
• Preference towards Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other Board CSP Credential/Equivalent, or someone that is working towards or willing to acquire.
• Advanced knowledge of industry practices/standards, excellent understanding and application of safety/regulatory requirements (federal, state and local) legal ramifications of non-compliance.
• The successful candidate must have strong leadership skills and be capable of leading in a participative management culture.
• Must contribute toward the development of site personnel and work seamlessly with other site functions.
• Must drive successful safety programs through employee involvement in a strong teamwork environment.

 

Physical Requirements: Walk for extended distances, climb stairs & ladders, leaning/kneeling to view equipment.          

 

Eligibility Requirements (Regional Specific)

• You must submit your application for employment online to be considered. Please submit your resume using the “Apply Now/Apply” option on this page.
• You must be 18 years or older
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work for SABIC in the United States on a full-time basis.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work (e.g. Monday – Friday)] during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer.We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.