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Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

HSE Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeChestertown, MD, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in environmental, biology, occupational health and safety, engineering, or another related discipline is required.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills are required.
  • A strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and work in partnership with Manufacturing and other stakeholders are required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Share responsibility with Manufacturing for overall HSE performance at the Chestertown site and drive continual improvement in that performance.
  • Understand and execute all site permits.
  • Assure site environmental compliance.
  • Lead the team in executing key permit elements, with support from the regional environmental compliance group.
  • Work with the HSES Specialist to audit for compliance.
  • Oversee, through HSES Specialist leadership, site program aspects including industrial hygiene, Lockout/Tagout, electrical safety, emergency response, Life Critical Processes, and other HSE elements.
  • Provide leadership and direction for HSE initiatives throughout the site.
  • Represent the site in upward communication about HSE site programs and responsibilities.
  • Serve as the primary contact with the Maryland Department of Environment and other governmental agencies, representing Eastman and the site.
  • Serve as a key member of the PSGC and facilitate this team for the site.
  • Train as a study leader for PHAs.
  • Develop operational expertise in the utilities area, including wastewater treatment, boilers, cooling water, and thermal oil systems.
  • Execute project work at the site associated with the utilities areas, including scope development and execution with contractors.
  • Participate as a key member of the site leadership team.
  • Coordinate site tracking of metrics and key performance indicators, recordkeeping, and reporting.
  • Manage and participate in safety audits, walkthrough inspections, and design reviews.
  • Manage the Chestertown HSE budget.
  • Coordinate and perform training in various HSE efforts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry is highly preferred.
  • Industrial wastewater experience is highly preferred.
  • Experience managing an HSE team is preferred.
  • Prior people leadership and coaching experience is preferred.

About the Company

Eastman Chemical

Specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer

Eastman Chemical Company, which brands itself as Eastman, is a global specialty materials company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals, polymers, and cellulosic fibers. Its products include copolyesters such as Eastman Tritan and Cristal, Naia cellulosic fibers, Tetrashield protective resin systems, and recycled-content materials like Eastman PET Renew, developed with customers across roughly 13 industries including packaging, consumer goods, transportation, and textiles. A central part of its operations is molecular recycling, which converts hard-to-recycle plastic waste into feedstock for new materials at plants in Kingsport, Tennessee, Longview, Texas, and France. What sets Eastman apart is this circular-economy focus—its molecular recycling capacity and "It's the feedstock" model—paired with a broad specialty portfolio. The goal is to address challenges like climate change and plastic waste while supplying sustainable materials to industry.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kingsport, TN
Founded
1920

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