Senior HSE Specialist — Drive Zero-Incident Culture

Westlake Barbastro, S.A.; Barbastro; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking an experienced HSE professional to support and improve plant safety and environmental performance at our Aragón site in Barbastro. You will work with the production team to implement ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and drive a zero-incident culture.

You will lead incident investigations, perform risk assessments, develop HSE training and inductions for contractors and visitors, and ensure regulatory compliance across the plant operations.

Qualifications

• Chemist or Chemical Engineer with a master’s degree and HSE specialization.
• Experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 environmental and safety systems.
• 7–10 years in the chemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve plant HSE performance with management and field collaboration.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive actions.
• Develop and deliver HSE training and inductions for contractors and visitors.
• Coordinate with plant leadership to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in SCIP, Blueprint, and PSM initiatives.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Coaching

Field leadership

Education

Chemist or Chemical Engineer

Master's degree with HSE topics

Job description

Westlake is seeking an experienced HSE professional to support and improve plant safety and environmental performance at our Aragón site in Barbastro. You will work with the production team to implement ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and drive a zero-incident culture.

You will lead incident investigations, perform risk assessments, develop HSE training and inductions for contractors and visitors, and ensure regulatory compliance across the plant operations.