Senior EHS Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and own all EHS management systems at the Waterford site, driving standards, processes, performance metrics, and key initiatives.
• Champion a strong safety culture by partnering closely with site leadership to deliver meaningful, lasting improvements.
• Protect and strengthen the site’s license to operate by ensuring top-tier EHS performance, compliance, and community trust.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, including OSHA and EPA, while building strong, credible relationships.
• Bring global best practices to life locally by leveraging company resources to continuously elevate site performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the EHS team while influencing ownership and safe behaviors across the broader site.
• Ensure EHS standards, procedures, and training are clear, effective, and consistently executed across all functions.
• Oversee strong execution of EHS-related Management of Change processes.
• Drive incident reduction through investigations, structured root cause analysis, and embedded learnings.
• Operate as a key member of the site leadership team, partnering across functions and reporting to the Americas EHS Director.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 15+ years’ EHS experience in chemical/industrial environment.
• 3+ years’ experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong personal leadership skills and a proven ability to drive and sustain improvements in EH&S performance across their organizations.
• Strong influencing and decision-making skills; ability to coach all levels of the site organization.
• Proven experience creating an empowered culture.
• Excellent communications skills with both internal and external personnel.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to generate and drive significant performance and process improvements.

What We Offer

• Base Pay Range: $136,000 - $199,100
• Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
• Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
• Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
• Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays.
• Additional time off with years of service.
• 401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
• Student debt pay-off program.
• Professional development programs and courses.
• Wellness programs and financial education.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be 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, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law. To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.