ABOUT US:

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide. 

JOB SUMMARY:              

Carries out product stewardship activities related to hazard communication, including the classification / labelling of products, authoring safety data sheets /labels, carrying out notifications / registrations to national regulatory authorities and ensuring data integrity related to raw materials, intermediates and products.

1. Author up to date and accurate Safety Data Sheets & Labels across specified NewMarket companies, business units and regions.
2. Derive hazard classifications for substances and mixtures using various classification schemes including but not limited to GHS, OSHA HazCom, CLP & WHMIS methodologies.
3. Carry out trade secrecy registrations to protect proprietary product information.
4. Complete and maintain notifications and registrations to regional national regulatory authorities. (for example, poison center notifications and Canadian HMIRA registrations)
5. Maintain data integrity within the SDS authoring database to ensure work products reflect the most current health, safety, environmental, and regulatory information available.
6. Work as part of the global hazard communication team to monitor changes in global HazCom regulations to insure global and regional compliance.
7. Assist product stewards in responding to internal and external customer inquiries related to product classification and labelling.
8. Support company policies and procedures, Responsible Care© initiatives and the Product Safety Code.
9. Assist E&H colleagues and support activities as necessary in all E&H areas including Product Stewardship, Toxicology, Regulatory Affairs and Environmental.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:          

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Demonstrated understanding of Product Stewardship and E&H functions typically acquired through 3 years relevant experience in an E&H environment.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate a good level of knowledge & understanding of at least 2 international HazCom regulations.
• Understand the basic chemistry, function and applications of additives & formulations of assigned product lines.
• Proven ability in being a team-player.
• Ability to work accurately under moderate supervision to achieve deadlines.
• Demonstrates clear, concise, effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to think analytically and focus on details.
• Knowledge of chemical regulations relevant to role.
• Demonstrates an understanding of chemistry.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate effective customer service skills.

Working at Afton

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.