Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose-we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress-is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.
We are looking for:
- The Product Steward role is based in the Oil & Gas business unit providing regulatory expertise and guidance to the business in line with the SolvayGroup’s purpose.
- This position will report directly to the Global Product Stewardship Manager for Oil & Gas.
- The person will be responsible for regulatory compliance and product stewardship support to the Americasregion, including TSCA, FIFRA biocide, Canadian regulatory compliance, and Export Control focus areas.
- Support to other regions may be required.
We count on you for:
- Work with defined business areas, regulatory agencies, and consultants to ensure product-specific regulatory compliance in relation to biocides and general chemicals.
- Provide product stewardship support and guidance, review pertinent regulatory developments, inform business and technical contacts and work with specific business groups to develop alternate business strategies, where necessary.
- Complete new product introduction product stewardship assessments (NPDi) for defined business activities, including TSCA polymer exemption reviews and CAS number assessments.
- Support the development and maintenance of SDSs (Safety Data Sheets), labels, Dangerous Goods, and other hazard communication information for defined business areas.
- Provide support to manufacturing sites and warehouses for the same.
- Propose regulatory submission strategies and achieve chemical inventory listings in support of business strategies.
- Respond to customer issues, questions and concerns.
- Create and maintain product stewardship records relating to company products, intermediates, and raw materials.
- Work with product stewardship staff from other zones and GBUs (Global Business Units) on common issues, goals, and objectives.
- Conduct assessments and ensure proper implementation of the product safety/product stewardship management system, programs, and practices.
- Respond to internal and external requests for product safety information on company products.
- Interact extensively with internal and external customers, both domestic and international.
- Maintain broad technical expertise in FIFRA, TSCA, Canadian New Substances, Notification regulations and other substance control regulations.
- Keep abreast of and assess international chemical control laws and emerging regulatory developments through reference sources.
- Support the Export Compliance effort of the Americas business, including material classifications.
- Develop and deliver chemical regulatory and product stewardship training to the business and technical teams.
You will bring:
- Master or Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, preferably Polymer Chemistry or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years chemical industry experience in product stewardship or regulatory compliance.
- Proficient computer skills, including SAP EHS experience.
- Highly motivated, results driven with unyielding predisposition to detail, accuracy and clarity.
- Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Performs duties with the highest ethical standards, exercising sound judgment.
- Strong collaborative behavior.
- English (fluent).
You will get:
- The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,000.00 to $115,000.00. 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 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Additional information:
- This position can be remote, depending on the location of the candidate.
- Preferred location: Houston (Texas, US)
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