Global Director of Process Safety & Risk Management

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Hexion seeks a senior EHS leader to own and administer the global Process Safety Management system across the manufacturing network. You will drive governance, risk reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with Reliability, Operations, and Engineering to advance safety and reliability initiatives.

You will manage budgets, prioritize PSM-capital investments, and push data-driven maturity of programs while guiding training and succession planning for safety leaders worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial technology, or environmental/occupational safety required.
• 10–15 years of progressive EHS, process safety or reliability leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of Process Safety Management and OSHA standards.
• Experience leading multi-site compliance programs.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer Hexion's global Process Safety Management system across the manufacturing network.
• Ensure consistent implementation, governance, and risk reduction across operations.
• Administer, train, and oversee PSM elements including MOC, PHA/HAZOP, OPS procedures, incident investigation, audits, and more.
• Collaborate with Reliability on Mechanical Integrity programs and data alignment.
• Develop and manage annual global PSM operating and capital budget; forecast spending and prioritize investments.
• Establish risk-based prioritization for PSM-related capital projects and develop business cases.
• Escalate significant unfunded process safety risks to executive leadership; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Process Safety Management

OSHA Standards

Cross-Functional Leadership

Risk Reduction Strategies

Compliance Program Management

Data Analytics

Budget Management

Incident Investigation

Emergency Planning

Training Development

Governance Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Environmental or Occupational Safety

Advanced degree in engineering, safety, or a related technical discipline (preferred)

Job description

Hexion seeks a senior EHS leader to own and administer the global Process Safety Management system across the manufacturing network. You will drive governance, risk reduction, and cross-functional collaboration with Reliability, Operations, and Engineering to advance safety and reliability initiatives.

You will manage budgets, prioritize PSM-capital investments, and push data-driven maturity of programs while guiding training and succession planning for safety leaders worldwide.