Sr EHS Specialist

Overview

ABOUT US:

NewMarket Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), and American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC). The Afton and Ethyl companies develop, manufacture, blend, and deliver chemical additives that enhance the performance of petroleum products. Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world. AMPAC, with operations in the U.S., is a manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries.

JOB SUMMARY: Lead Product Stewardship activities and regulatory support for one or more designated business units. Coordinate chemical registrations and manage complex customer and regulatory issues with minimal supervision. Support the company’s regulatory compliance both regionally and globally. Work on defined projects to ensure that Afton is in regulatory compliance and meets the EHS requirements of internal/external customers. May have some supervisory responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS support for a designated business unit(s), anticipating potential EHS issues and working proactively to mitigate risk.
• Respond to internal and external customer EHS inquiries.
• Maintain functional competency with global hazard communication standards such as OSHA HazCom, GHS, CLP & WHMIS.
• Communicate product classification changes and impacts to global business, R&D, and customers.
• Coordinate new chemical registrations with R&D and business to ensure alignment with business plans.
• Support key regulatory affairs activities such as registrations and regulatory reporting at the regional, and on occasion, at the global level in coordination with the Advisor for Regulatory Affairs.
• Monitor the development of international chemical legislation in designated countries and advise on the impacts to the company.
• Champion support for one or more global or large regional customers.
• Coordinate trade secrecy protection necessary to protect proprietary product information.
• Represent the company in trade associations and industry working groups as needed.
• Support company policies, procedures, and Responsible Care initiatives.
• Assist EHS colleagues and support activities as necessary in all EHS areas.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of Product Stewardship and EHS functions typically acquired through 7 or more years of relevant or related experience.
• Other relevant chemical industry experience may be considered outside of specific EHS roles.
  
  

Education & Experience Preferred

• Masters of Science Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Toxicology, Sustainability or related field.
• Demonstrated understanding or Product Stewardship and EHS functions typically acquired through 10 or more years of relevant or related experience.
• Supervisory experience.
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Understands the chemistry, function and applications of company products.
• Demonstrates knowledge of key regulatory trends and their impact on the company’s business.
• Maintains functional knowledge of global hazard communication standards.
• Able to manage complex customer, business and R&D questions/concerns with limited supervision.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent advocating and negotiation skills.
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and meet required deadlines.
• Able to interpret, summarize and convey complex information.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
  
  

Working at NewMarket

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At NewMarket, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.