Career Opportunities: Process & Occupational Safety Specialist (31106)

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

• The Process & Occupational Safety Specialist is responsible for bringing a strategic focus, technical depth, collaboration and leadership, cultural development, and data-driven decision-making aspects to the role.  
• The primary purpose is to identify risk and contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide process safety and occupational safety strategies that improve operational reliability, H&S performance, and reduce risks.

We count on you for:

• Extensive knowledge of process safety in a complex chemical and materials organization. 
• Experience advancing leadership and cultural aspects to achieve Occupational Safety Best in Class performance. 
• Work within the Process Safety and Occupational Safety networks to align risks and collaborate on solutions to address them.  
• Set benchmarks and assess process safety and occupational safety performance across the organization using industry standards.
• Leverage advanced data analytics to identify leading indicators, predict risks, and drive proactive process safety and occupational safety improvements.
• Benchmark performance against industry leaders to identify best practices and ensure continuous improvement.
• Work with a collaborative mindset to ensure effective working relationships in the functions and business units.
• Represent Syensqo in professional organizations (ACC, CEFIC, etc)
• Participate in the Internal Process Safety and Occupational Safety Networks to ensure consistency in the application of expectations and requirements.

You will bring:
Education and Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's or equivalent University degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 10 years of experience, preferably in chemical operations with 5 years of experience in plant operations and demonstrated leadership roles/capabilities.
• Knowledge of and experience managing  Process Safety and Occupational Safety in a plant or group setting.

Behavioral skills: 

• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate cultural differences and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Collaborative and demonstrated good networking skills
• Flexibility/ Ability to deal with change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Foster an inclusive culture where diverse ideas contribute to robust solutions.

You will get:

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $152,000 to $190,000 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information: 

• The  Process & Occupational Safety Specialist is part of the corporative team assigned to the Industrial Function. 

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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