Now hiring! Environmental Specialist I

Geismar, LA

We are looking for an Environmental Specialist I to join our team in Geismar, LA.

Come create chemistry with us!

We are seeking a professional like you to serve as an Environmental Specialist at our Geismar site.

The Environmental Specialist will support environmental compliance activities within assigned chemical manufacturing process units for water, waste, air, and EPCRA reporting. This includes regulatory and BASF requirements such as REHSA reporting. The Environmental Specialist is a member of the local EHS team and continuously collaborates and partners with Global, North American, and local teams regarding EHS culture, regulations, compliance, and best practice.

As a Environmental Specialist I, you create chemistry by...

• As an Environmental Specialist I, you create chemistry by...

  • Leveraging your experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment and your education in a related field, you will support the EHS organization with addressing EHS issues at the Geismar site. Existing knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and EHS experience is considered advantageous in this role.
  • Applying your knowledge of environmental regulations, interpretations and regulatory compliance and permitting processes will be essential in successful achievement of roles and responsibilities
  • Your proficient computer skills (ex. spreadsheets, word processors, database management) will aid you in completing pertinent records, communications and reports. You will also use these skills to work within EHS-related databases to ensure regulatory and BASF compliant records.
  • Collaborating with your EHS peers and other site personnel, you will manage timely completion of environmental assessments and updates along with guiding site operations on required regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Interface with regulatory personnel for permitting and inspections.
  • Using your excellent presentation and communication skills, you will develop and deliver various environmental topics to site personnel
  • Collaborating for achievement with your effective communication skills, you will actively participate with operations personnel and the EHS organization at the Geismar site
  • 5-10 years of waste disposal management and water (NPDES) compliance and permitting experience a plus. This includes RCRA permitting.

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.