What are the responsibilities and job description for the SITE SAFETY SPECIALIST position at BASF?
We are looking for a Site Safety Specialist to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Maricopa, AZ (Bapchule).
Relocation assistance is available, if applicable.
- Come create chemistry with us!
- As a Site Safety Specialist, you create chemistry by...
- Providing technical and regulatory expertise in conjunction with the EHS Team Leader to ensure compliance, safe workplaces, and continuous improvement of EHS programs.
- Collaborating with site management to address compliance concerns.
- Leading and delivering all required safety training to site employees in alignment with BASF EHS policies / programs to meet federal, state, and local requirements.
- Working with site management, corporate EHS, and other parties to prepare for audits related to this site.
- Taking the lead in implementing corporate standardized EHS policies and procedures, including Safe Work Permits, Job Safety Analysis, Management of Change, Incident / Accident investigation, Ergonomics, and HAZCOM.
- If you have...
- Bachelors degree with studies in a related field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment with strong knowledge in Occupational Safety.
- Extensive regulatory (OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS) and technical safety expertise is essential.
- English and Spanish bilingual skills, strongly preferred.
- Professional Certification (CSP, CIH, etc.) or completed within 18 months of employment.
- PSM (Process Safety Managed) / RMP (Risk Management Plan) knowledge and expertise, preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically up to 10%
- Create your own chemistry with you@BASF
- 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.
- 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
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BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.
The Site Safety Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and managing safety programs to ensure compliance, safe work practices, and continuous improvement at the site. This includes providing direct support for safety activities, acting as the primary contact for all safety activities, managing assigned projects, and ensuring the implementation of all EHS requirements.
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. Its what we call
Just some of the many benefits we offer include :
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.
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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.
