Posted on: Mar.28.2023
EHS Manager, Huntsman, Dubai, UAE
About Us
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
EHS Manager
Huntsman is currently looking for an experienced EHS Manager with a strong background in the chemical industry, who will take the lead in our Environmental, Health and Safety strategy within our Dubai assets.
As the EHS Manager you will be accountable for all site related EHS activities, ensuring that all operations comply with relevant legislation and guidelines. In this challenging role you will take an active role in collaborating with manufacturing to continuously improve and implement best practices across the Dubai site.
As the EHS Manager,
you will:
Be a member of the Dubai leadership Team. Representing the site in respect EHS with third parties, including neighbors and regulatory bodies (e.g. Jafza, Dubai Municipality, Trakees etc).
Ensure that the site maintains an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Environmental, Health, Safety and Process Safety legislation and best practices.
Support line management in implementing any changes through guidance and training of staff.
Promote and encourage safe attitudes and behaviors at all levels by supporting line management in planning and carrying out appropriate training and publicity.
Be the site resource for Process Safety studies, particularly Hazard Studies, Process Hazard Review, SIL Target Assessment, Facility Siting, Hazardous Area Classification and Fire Safety Management studies.
Manage the disposal of controlled waste to meet legal requirements at optimum cost and control the waste budget and ensure that contractors and facilities used for the disposal of wastes comply with legislation
Support all areas of the site in the completion of risk assessment processes as part of an EHS advisory role.
Manage and follow up yearly EHS improvement plans and monitor the implementation in line with the site, and company strategy.
Ensure all Accidents, Incidents / Near Misses are reported, investigated and recorded, and that any recommendations are implemented.
Skills & Experience Required:
University degree in Chemical Engineering or similar, with extensive previous working experience in an EHS role within a (petro)chemical manufacturing environment within Dubai.
Formal training in EHS discipline eg Nebosh certified (Diploma level) and knowledge of EHS regulations, legislation and systems (Responsible Care, OHSAS 18001: 2007, ISO 14001:2004)
Strong Process Safety Engineering and EHS Risk Management experience
Organic chemistry batch operations and, in particular, experience with failure mechanisms of both equipment and people is a strong advantage.
Able to deal with ambiguity and priority setting, whilst being capable of motivating and inspiring others in the area of behavioral safety
Fluent in English
About Huntsman:?
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
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