HS Manager

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: 

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health and Safety Manager to join our HSE team. This role is vital in ensuring the health and safety of our employees while maintaining compliance with occupational, process safety, and industrial hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation and culture-building initiatives.

We count on you for:

General Health & Safety Leadership

• Stay current with evolving safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.

• Advise site leadership on health and safety risks, mitigation strategies, and compliance.

• Champion safety culture initiatives across all departments.

• Develop and implement risk-reduction programs across areas of responsibility.

• Report on safety performance metrics and lead data-driven improvement efforts.

• Partner with engineering, maintenance, and operations to embed safety into daily activities and new designs.

Industrial Hygiene

• Monitor environmental conditions (air quality, noise, etc.) to ensure compliance with OELs and relevant standards.

• Lead exposure assessments and sampling for employees handling hazardous materials.

• Lead and maintain a health surveillance program including medical monitoring for at-risk personnel.

Occupational Safety

• Conduct safety inspections and audits to ensure adherence to OSHA and internal policies.

• Maintain safety documentation, including SDSs, safe work practices, and emergency plans.

• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures.

• Promote proper use and maintenance of PPE throughout the workforce.

• Lead emergency preparedness efforts, including drills and response exercises.

Process Safety

• Perform hazard analyses and risk assessments (e.g., HAZOPs, FMEAs, consequence modeling).

• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and other applicable regulations.

• Manage internal and external process safety audits.

• Lead root cause investigations and ensure follow-up on corrective actions.

• Coordinate and deliver process safety training to all levels of the organization.

You can count on us for: 

• Be part of and contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime change journey

• Join a transversal and dynamic team

• Opportunities for growth and learning

• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial safety, process safety, or industrial hygiene.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory standards.

• Experience with safety management systems, exposure assessment tools, and risk analysis methodologies.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with a proactive and detail-oriented approach.

• Relevant certifications (CIH, CSP, etc.) are a plus

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $108,000 to $135,000 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 well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

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.