Environment and Sustainability Regional Expert EMEAI (m/f/d)

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world. 

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

This position is hybrid and based in any place in Europe where we have facilities to welcome you on board. (mainly France, Spain, Belgium or Germany).

OVERVIEW

Responsible for setting priorities, coordinating implementation, and providing their own expertise to deploy the Lubrizol HSES policy across Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI) sites, for Lubrizol Additives and Lubrizol Advanced Material sites (approximately 25 sites).

Ensure compliance with applicable regional regulations and corporate standards regarding environment, transportation of dangerous goods, and sustainability. Act as a subject matter expert, advising and supporting and challenging EMEAI sites.

Coordinate the sustainability development plan in the Region, in accordance with Seveso regulations, Best Available Techniques, REACH and European Green Deal.

You will report to the EMEAI Safety, Sustainability and Continuous Improvement Director and you will manage relationships with external consultants, professional associations (France Chimie, CEFIC, university chairs …) among others.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides support / expertise to EMEAI sites in the implementation of corporate and regional programs to achieve the overarching goal of regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, regarding the areas of environment, transportation of dangerous goods, and sustainability. You will be the single point of contact for sites on these topics.

• Develops regional plans and supervises execution under the direction of the three EMEAI Regional EHS Managers while identifying the need for Subject Matter expert involvement in plant issues.

• Member of the Lubrizol regulatory watch network tracks new applicable requirements and updates standards in their areas of expertise.

• Advises process owners on ISO 14001 including Supply Chain and purchasing. Ensure the availability and relevance of indicators to measure the implementation of HSE&S policy. Perform EHS audits as a senior internal auditor.

• Participates in defining the content of annual HSES training programs.

• Coordinates the sharing of best practices between sites in his/her fields of responsibility.

• Provides training on the transportation of dangerous goods. Prepares the Annual Transportation of Dangerous Goods Report.

• Reports environmental and sustainability performance to senior management on a regular basis.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master II degree, engineer or PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry (organic chemistry preferred) or environment

• 5+ years of EHS or Sustainability responsibility, preferably in a chemical/petrochemical company or as a consultant. Experience in plant operation is a plus.

• Specialization in environment (Seveso, BAT, REACH, European Green Deal, carbon footprint) and transport of dangerous goods (DGSA certificate).

SKILLS

• Subject matter expert

• Strong organizational skills and high analytical skills.

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and French. Another language is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and advise in a team environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Experience with employee training and awareness

• Ability to travel throughout the EMEAI Region and occasionally to the US.

• Motivated and proactive mindset, Ability to work in an autonomous and energetic team environment

• Enthusiastic, able to demonstrate sense of urgency, attention to detail and deadline compliance,

• Ability to maintaining confidentiality of information when necessary.

WE OFFER:

•    Join us in pursuing our mission of move cleaner, create smarter and live better
•    Develop your professional career in a highly respected, industry leading, multinational company which is part of the Berkshire Hathaway group.
•    Become part of a culture that is based on accountability and empowerment and that values diversity and acts inclusively.

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If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to apply. Lubrizol is always looking for candidates who embody our cultural beliefs in everything they do. If you’re All In, Lead Decisively, Take Action, Think External, and can Be Courageous, Lubrizol could be the place for you.