We are seeking a motivated and ambitious EH&S Leadership Development Associate to join our team. This position is designed for early college graduates looking to jumpstart their careers in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). The Associate will participate in a comprehensive two-year leadership development program, gaining hands-on experience while supporting our EH&S initiatives.

Essential Functions

Assist in the development and implementation of EH&S policies and programs. Conduct site inspections, assessments and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations. Support incident investigation processes and analyze data to recommend improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. Participate in and/or lead site safety committee meetings. Lead training sessions and workshops to enhance EH&S knowledge and skills. Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for management. Engage in projects aimed at improving workplace safety and environmental performance. Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Occupational Health, Safety, or a related field (recent graduates preferred). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills. Basic knowledge of EH&S regulations and standards is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Willing to relocate and travel

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

Physical Demands

Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, which may include safety equipment or materials. Walking/Standing: Frequent walking and standing during inspections or training sessions. Climbing: Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding to assess safety conditions at height. Stooping and Kneeling: Regular stooping or kneeling to inspect equipment or facilities. Vision: Good visual acuity for reading labels, safety signs, and conducting inspections. Hearing: Ability to hear and understand alarms, warnings, and verbal instructions in noisy environments. Dexterity: Good hand-eye coordination for operating safety equipment and tools. Environmental Tolerance: Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including outdoor settings, extreme temperatures, and hazardous locations with proper protective gear.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.   Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.