Global EHS Leader
Job Description
As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS
At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.
Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.
Chemours is seeking a visionary and experienced Global EHS Leader to drive the company’s environmental, process safety, health and safety strategy across all operations worldwide.
This role will be responsible for setting and executing the EHS Management System, ensuring compliance, fostering a culture of safety, and supporting Chemours’ commitment to sustainability and responsible chemical manufacturing.
This role will also partner closely with executive leadership, operations, and corporate functions to enable compliant growth and operational excellence. The Global EHS Leader will serve as the chief advisor to the CEO and Board on all matters related to EHS.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and oversee global EHS strategy, policies, and programs aligned with Chemours’ business objectives and sustainability goals.
Lead the EHS Centers of Excellence (COE) across all business units, facilities, and geographies, ensuring standardized practices and continuous improvement.
Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on EHS risk, regulatory compliance, and emerging issues (including climate & environmental stressors, process safety and workplace safety and occupational health risks ).
Foster a strong safety culture, driving accountability and engagement at all levels, from frontline workers to senior management.
Ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international EHS regulations and industry standards.
Collaborate with operations and manage EHS-related crises, incidents, investigations, and reporting; oversee corrective action plans.
Develop relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry groups, and community partners.
Lead EHS governance processes and management performance reviews; audit programs, track KPIs and develop actionable insights.
Champion Chemours’ safety culture initiatives and EHS management system improvement processes.
Mentor and develop EHS professionals and operations leaders across the organization; build a high-performing, diverse team.
Benchmark and network externally to integrate ideas for continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
12+ years’ progressive experience in EHS leadership and hazardous operations management in the chemical manufacturing, or related, high hazard industry.
3+ years in senior leadership roles within chemicals, advanced materials, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Proven track record of managing global EHS programs at scale; experience working across cultures and geographies.
Deep knowledge of EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, CCPS RBPS, REACH, GHS, etc.) and industry best practices.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and influencing skills; ability to engage at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated crisis management and incident investigation expertise.
Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence experience and working knowledge highly desirable.
Leadership Profile:
Strategic thinker with a global perspective; able to anticipate and respond to evolving EHS challenges.
Results-oriented with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Collaborative, people-centered leader; committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Integrity-driven and willing to advocate for responsible business practices.
Benefits:
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Benefits Packages
401(k) Match (US ONLY)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (COUNTRY SPECIFIC)
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits (COUNTRY SPECIFIC)
Learning and Development Opportunities
Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Company-paid Volunteer Day
We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
(US ONLY) Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
(US ONLY) Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$239,229.00 - $373,795.00Chemours Level:
32Annual Bonus Target:
36%Annual Stock Amount
115,000.00 USDThe pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."