Product Safety Specialist

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor state and federal regulatory developments, trends, and assess impacts on requirements for Sasol products manufactured domestically or imported into the US.

• Competence or basic knowledge of US chemical regulations (TSCA, OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOT), Canada WHMIS, EU REACH and Asia-Pacific regulations.

• Provide regulatory support and guidance for North America Operations and applicable Businesses in the marketing and safe use of Sasol products. Respond to internal and external customer request for regulatory and product related information and documentation.

• Support of coordination, preparation and submission of new chemical notifications and registrations to ensure products are approved domestically and internationally.

• Comply with Product Safety systems and procedures for new or modified product requirements and/or assist manufacturing in regulatory reporting mandates. Develop safety bulletins and other specialized literature pertaining to product safety and compliance.

• Maintain and extract data in SAP EH&S.

• Oversee contractors/consultants to accomplish tasks for regulatory and other corporate activities involving Sasol products.

• Conduct hazard assessments and classifications for global chemical control laws and initiatives related to Product Stewardship and ensure consistency where appropriate.

• Develop system processes, provide technical support and participate on teams for product safety/regulatory projects and new chemical notifications/registrations.

• Liaison with business leaders within R&D, Market Development, Sales & Marketing, Planning & Optimization and other regulatory staff in the product development process.

• Represent Sasol to customers, regulatory agencies, trade associations, and industry on matters of product safety and compliance.

• Lead or participate in corporate ISO audits and other company audit initiatives, as needed.

Formal Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry , Sciences, Industrial Hygiene or related chemical fields. 

Working Experience

• 3+ years of regulatory affairs, product safety/ stewardship, or related experience in the Chemical industry.

Required Personal and Professional Skills

• Competent knowledge of US regulations and standards (EPA TSCA, OSHA, and FDA); Canada, EU, Asia-Pacific product laws and Dangerous Goods (DOT, IATA, HMIS, NFPA).

• Works independently,and interacts well with all company functions.

• Communicates effectively both orally and written; detail oriented

• Good interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-culturally and in a team