Site Safety Specialist

Site Safety Specialist

We are looking for a Site Safety Specialist to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Lubbock, TX. BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. As a Site Safety Specialist, you will develop, implement, coordinate, and manage safety programs to ensure compliance, promote safe work practices, and drive continuous improvement across the Lubbock, Littlefield, and Lubbock QA lab sites.

As a Site Safety Specialist, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical and regulatory EHS expertise in partnership with the EHS Team Leader to ensure compliance, safe workplaces, and continuous improvement of site EHS programs
• Identifying, leading, and delivering required safety training for employees at each site in accordance with BASF EHS policies and federal, state, and local requirements
• Preparing for audits (Responsible Care, PHA, PSM) by coordinating with site management, corporate EHS, and other stakeholders
• Developing, conducting, and evaluating site‑specific drills for crisis and emergency response scenarios
• Fostering continuous improvement of EHS programs and strengthening the site safety culture through leadership and engagement
• Implementing corporate standardized EHS policies and procedures (e.g., Safe Work Permits, Job Safety Analysis, Management of Change, incident/accident investigations, ergonomics, HAZCOM)
• Participating in capital project reviews to assess environmental, industrial hygiene, and safety impacts and requirements
• Tracking commitments from PHAs, MOCs, permit applications, and other actions to completion
• Meeting BASF program standards in environmental, safety, and process safety areas
• Traveling to the Littlefield site as needed to support safety activities and site compliance
• Supporting daily, weekly, and monthly EHS activities for the Lubbock, Littlefield, and Erskine labs

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's degree, required. Studies in a safety‑related field, preferred.
• Hold a professional certification such as CSP or CIH preferred, or to be completed within 18 months of hire
• Bring a minimum of 5 years' experience, preferably from a manufacturing setting, with strong occupational safety credentials
• Have PSM/RMP knowledge and demonstrated applicability in a manufacturing environment, required
• Maintain a strong environmental and safety background
• Possess regulatory and technical EHS expertise (OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS)
• Demonstrate experience in hazard recognition, hazard identification risk assessments, and conducting root cause analyses (RCA)
• Have practical familiarity with Process Hazard Analysis steps and contractor safety management, preferred
• Have experience with Responsible Care standards, preferred
• Are competent using EHS software, reporting databases, and Microsoft Office tools
• Can work independently with minimal supervision while leading cross‑functional EHS initiatives
• Show ability to drive change, influence site manufacturing and business leadership, and interact with municipal, state, and federal regulators
• Can demonstrate practical implementation of safety programs and procedures (e.g., Safe Work, Confined Space, Hot Work, Lock‑Tag‑Try, Line Breaking)
• Are willing and able to travel up to 10-15%, domestically

Create your own chemistry with View email address on click.appcast.io At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call View email address on click.appcast.io . We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years! At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career. Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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