Environmental Manager

BASF SE is hiring an Environmental Manager in Freeport, TX, to oversee EHS compliance at the site level. The role involves leading environmental programs, collaborating with EHS experts, and interfacing with regulatory agencies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and significant experience in environmental regulations within the chemical industry. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Now hiring! Environmental Manager

Freeport, TX

We are looking for a Environmental Manager to join our NAF team in Freeport, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking exceptional candidates for an EHS (Environmental) Manager to supervise environmental professionals and to be responsible for overall management and coordination of EHS (environmental) compliance at the Site level. This position ensures adherence to EHS (environmental) laws, regulations and BASF Corporation requirements through the use of the shared services concept. This leadership position is located in Freeport, Texas. The Freeport site is a multi-business integrated chemical production site with approximately 1,500 employees and contractors. This position also interacts with EHS experts and professionals who support all of BASF’s North American sites and businesses.

As a Environmental Manager, you create chemistry by...
• Providing leadership and direct support to coordinating and implementing assigned environmental programs, projects, and other compliance activities at Freeport and other assigned sites.
• Supporting BASF Responsible Care© Management Systems, including effective implementation of BASF standardized EHS processes, and participation in management system reviews.
• Participating in the BASF North America extended environmental expert team and representing BASF at Baker Botts Texas Industry Project quarterly meetings.
• Facilitating the sharing of programs, procedures, tools, and best practices within the Texas EHS Hub and across BASF’s North American Region.
• Collaborating with the BASF EHS Centers of Expertise on development of processes and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement.
• Implementing systems to identify and monitor key performance indicators within area of responsibility and adjusting resources and programs as needed to respond to internal audits, external regulatory inspections, and environmental performance gaps.
• Serving as Champion for the Freeport Environmental Compliance Engineer Team.
• Supervising assigned environmental staff to meet environmental performance goals within area of responsibility; facilitating staff professional development; participating in staff performance calibrations.
• Assisting EHS&S Director in development of effective working relationships with site management and employees, EHS community, manufacturing, engineering, legal, and EHS regulatory agencies.
• Interfacing with regulatory agencies, third parties, and other stakeholders on compliance and enforcement issues, taking the lead on enforcement issues. Fostering an atmosphere with TCEQ regulators where BASF is seen as a responsible member of the regulated community.
• Directing the Environmental On-Call program at the Freeport site and serving as secondary on-call person 24 hours per day and 7 days per week.

If you...
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a science-related field is preferred, with 10+ years of environmental regulatory and technical experience in the chemical or related industries (e.g., petrochemical or refinery) OR in lieu of a degree, must have 15+ years of environmental regulatory and technical experience in the chemical or related industries (e.g., petrochemical or refinery).
• Have demonstrated experience with Title V permitting and other EPA program areas.
• Possess strong familiarity with TPDES, RCRA, PSD, NSPS, MACT, LDAR, RMP, SARA, and CERCLA/EPCRA regulations.
• Have Texas-specific environmental regulatory experience (preferred).
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with and influence corporate and site leadership, elected officials, regulatory agencies, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
• Be extremely detail-oriented with excellent writing, organizational, communication, and editing/proofreading skills.
• Exhibit strong capabilities in team leadership, coaching, strategic thinking, entrepreneurship, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:
• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.