**POSITION SUMMARY** The SSHE Specialist will be based in Gurnee, Illinois for our Performance Materials Business. The position will support the Site SSHE Manager in a broad range of activities as it relates to Safety, Health, and Environment. This individual will be expected to facilitate on-going support for our chemical manufacturing operations. Promote and contribute to the sites culture where Safety, Health and Environment are engrained as our core value with all employees. Assist in various SSHE programs, their implementation and daily follow-up, plus train other employees in key SSHE areas as necessary. Ensures on-going excellence in SSHE compliance and expected daily work practices at our chemical production facility. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Hazardous Waste Management & Wastewater Management + EPA, SPCC, NPDES, SWPPP + New Employee Orientation, Contractor Safety Training + Gas Detection Maintenance, Safety/Environmental Inspections, General Safety Auditing + Industrial Hygiene Monitoring/Environmental Support + Participates in the Job Safety Analysis process and helps ensure completion of high quality and documented JSA’s. + Frequently conducts safe-work, system and work condition audits, assist in incident investigations. + Inspects and maintains safety related and emergency response equipment to ensure accessibility and availability of safe reliable equipment. + Participates in Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSR’s). + Acts as a safety resource to the various customers of the SSHE Department by providing effective solutions and removing obstacles to a safe work environment. **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE** **Desired Background** + **4 or more** Years SHE experience, preferred in the chemical industry or a related field. + Bachelor of Science degree or pursuing in safety/environmental compliance. + Primary knowledge of OSHA regulations as well as knowledge of EPA, SWPPP, SPCC, RCRA and other federal, state and local regulations **required.** **Knowledge, Skills & Talents** More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position: + Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are needed. + Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if needed. + Professional judgment, consistency, and attention to detail are critical to success. + Requires facilitation skills necessary to educate and train employees in general health and safety principles and techniques. + Must be able to work well with others, with in all levels of the organization. + The right candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a leadership role and be a self-starter/quick learner. + Leadership Skills. _This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this job. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required, nor in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. They are required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by their supervisor or other member of management._ **Pay and Benefits** The estimated base pay range for this position is: $90,000 - $120,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program. Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: + Medical, HSA, dental, vision + FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking) + Life and AD&D insurance + Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance + Short- and long-term disability + EAP, identity theft protection + Paid time off, Parental Leave + 401(k) with company match **Equal Employment Opportunity** Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. **About Vantage** Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction. We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you will be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt, and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We are convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence, and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you are going to like it here. For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage. Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today. As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.