EHS Compliance and Regulatory Specialist - St. Louis, MO

Are you a compliance and regulatory expert with 3+ years of experience in a Chemical Manufacturing or related industry? Do you have a strong understanding of ITAR & ERA rules and regulations? Are you able to travel 20% of the time? Do you want a dual role that will also allow you to have responsibilities in EHS auditing & inspections? If so, please apply to the EHS Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical role based in St. Louis, MO.

Client Details

We are currently partnered up with a growing Chemical Manufacturing Company in their search for an EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join the team due to a recent acquisition and growth. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience export and import regulatory compliance, a strong understanding of ITAR and EAR regulations, and chemical manufacturing or related industry experience. If interested, please read on and apply to the EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemicals role based near St. Louis, MO.

Description

The EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:

• Interpret International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administrations Regulations (EAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and provide guidance on import and/or export related regulations.
• Advise senior management about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of US government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• ITAR and EAR Export License Management.
• ITAR Agreement Management.
• Prepare and manage export authorizations, including ITAR licenses, agreements and exemptions
• Coordinate the review and submission of USG application requests
• Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes.
• Evaluate existing policies and procedures, identifying gaps and areas of improvement.
• Monitor compliance activities and effectiveness of third-party (e.g., freight forwarders, etc.) import/export controls. Oversee resolution of gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Perform functional audits of internal trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review and approve technology control plans, and provide compliance support.
• Conduct assessment and analysis of potential risks and developing risk management strategies.
• Analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates potential risk and determine whether due diligence has been satisfied.
• Provide export shipping technical support for ad-hoc and other non-routine shipments.
• Maintain documentation and records required for corporate/state/federal regulatory compliance.
• Provide budgetary input to ensure emergency planning and process safety initiatives are adequately funded.
• Assist facilities and operations personnel in planning for compliance of new and modified processes resulting from internal or external changes (management of change).
• Inspections / Audits - Help conduct, coordinate and participate in EHS inspections and audits, including internal inspections, corporate, regulatory and customer audits.
• Support Environmental compliance activities.

Profile

The ideal EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of ITAR/EAR rules and regulations as established by the US Government including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by OFAC, Customs Regulations, and Foreign Trade Regulations, familiarity with customs requirements, export licensing, economic sanctions and arms embargos, re-export and retransfer requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Proven ability to multi-task, manage multiple accounts/projects, while being flexible to changing priorities
• Ability to prioritize, meet critical deadlines and work in fast paced environment

Job Offer

The successful EHS Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Chemical Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $70,000-$110,000 depending on experience
• Bonus
• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision

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