EH&S Responsible Care Leader

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation. 

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. 

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. 

Overview (Scope of Role)

Trinseo has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental, Health and Safety Responsible Care Leader whose primary focus will be implementing and managing the EH&S Policies for Trinseo’s Bristol site as well as leading the EH&S Group. This position is located at the Bristol, PA.

Key Responsibilities 

• Coordinate and conduct field assessments of environmental issues to meet organizational and government regulatory needs.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DOT, PA DEP).
• Develop and manage site compliance plans, variances, and permitting strategies, including Title V and hazardous/solid waste programs.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments; identify gaps and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement programs to prevent injuries, health impairment, and resolve environmental problems.
• Lead EH&S/ES&S work processes and initiatives to achieve performance goals (zero injuries, zero LOPCs, and zero process safety events).
• Analyze and evaluate site EH&S/ES&S performance to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Develop strategic EH&S/ES&S performance improvement plans and goals.
• Implement site environmental strategy and process safety performance improvement activities.
• Provide technical regulatory guidance and maintain positive relationships with regulatory agencies (USEPA, PA DEP, OSHA, DOT).
• Coordinate EH&S capital projects and manage site-level compliance plans and variances.
• Support LOPA/LPP gap closure and lead emergency response activities.
• Key contributor in PHA revalidation process.
• Ensure effective site implementation of quality management systems, training, and document management.
• Provide people leadership for 1-2 direct reports and develop an effective implementation organization.
• Maintain positive and respectful working relationships with all plant personnel.

Environmental Stewardship & Process Safety

• Develop and implement environmental and sustainability strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead or support process safety improvement initiatives and assist in LOPA/LPP gap closure.
• Manage EH&S-related capital projects and support TIMS (Trinseo Integrated  Management System) implementation

Community & Corporate Engagement

• Represent the site in local outreach programs including the Bristol Community Advisory Committee Panels and LEPCs.
• Participate in corporate EH&S initiatives and cross-functional improvement teams

• Bachelor’s degree in EHS, Engineering (Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical preferred).
• 10-15+ years of environmental, safety, and health experience, with a focus on health and safety.
• 10-15+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CHMM, CIH, CPEA) preferred but not required.
• Experience with external regulatory requirements and agencies at both federal and state levels.
• Demonstrated influential leadership skills and ability to inspire others.
• Experience in leading and/or coordinating emergency response activities.

 Functional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate influential leadership skills and the ability to inspire others
• Ability to lead EH&S implementation initiatives across the site

Reporting Relationship(s)

• This position reports to the Site Leader and is a member of the site management team.

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.  We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.