HSE Manager

INEOS USA; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA seeks a SHE Manager to lead health, safety, and environmental performance at the Chocolate Bayou Works in Alvin, TX. The role drives a culture of zero incidents and ensures regulatory compliance across the site’s operations.

The successful candidate will bring extensive SHE and process safety expertise, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with internal teams and external regulators to sustain safe and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or a natural science is required.
• Minimum 15 years of SHE and plant operation experience.
• Experience with chemical processes and PSM.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SHE strategies that balance regulations and business needs.
• Manage a comprehensive SHE management process including audits, corrective action tracking, and incident investigation.
• Organize and support Emergency Response and the Incident Management Team.
• Ensure complete documentation and timely reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Develop and execute security plans consistent with corporate directives and chemical industry best practice.

Skills

SHE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Safety culture

PSM knowledge

Education

B.S. in engineering or natural science

Job description

Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Job Title:

SHE Manager

Offer Range:

$180,000 - $224,000 commensurate with experience

Location :

Chocolate Bayou Works Alvin, Texas

Organizational Context and Job Purpose

The Olefins & Polymers USA division of INEOS is one of the largest producers of olefins and polyolefins in North America. From its manufacturing locations at Chocolate Bayou and the Battleground Manufacturing Complex, it is a merchant marketer of butadiene, ethylene, polypropylene and high-density polyethylene with annual revenue of over $4b.

The Chocolate Bayou Site is located in Southeast Texas about 40 miles South of Houston and consists of two Olefins units that produce approximately 4bn pounds/year of ethylene, 2 Polypropylene units that produce approximately 1.0bn pounds/ year of polypropylene, and the Light Ends storage & transfer facilities at Stratton Ridge.

How the Role Fits In :

The primary role of the SHE Manager is to manage SHE performance of the Chocolate Bayou Works (CBW) by ensuring all regulatory and company requirements are met and assuring consistent application of programs and policies to meet business and site management strategies. This position should drive CBW towards continuous improvement in SHE performance and implement actions which create a culture that operates with no incidents, no harm to people and no harm to the environment.

The SHE Manager champions a strong safety culture in which safety is rooted in the mindset of every employee and contractor as a core value, not a priority that changes with business demands. The role promotes visible leadership, shared ownership, open reporting of hazards and near misses, learning from incidents, and the expectation that everyone speaks up and intervenes when work cannot be performed safely.

Key Roles and Accountabilities

• Accountability 1: Meet SHE objectives and comply with all governmental laws and policies:
  • Develop and implement SHE strategies that balance regulations and business needs while ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Manage a comprehensive SHE management process including audits, corrective action tracking, and incident investigation.
  • Develop positive relationships with regulatory and local industry personnel.
  • Organize and support Emergency Response and the Incident Management Team.
  • Ensure complete documentation and timely reporting to the regulatory agencies.
  • Develop and execute Security plans consistent with corporate directives and chemical industry best practice.
  • Effectively networks with internal and external resources to share and identify opportunities for site improvement. Proactive in staying abreast of industry trends and drives implementation of innovative best practices at CBW.
  • Leverage talents and expertise of department to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
  • Manage all facets of site medical service delivery including medical staff, fitness for duty and return to work administration. Has oversight for activities of the medical vendor and is the primary contact for the site Medical Review Officer (MRO).
• Accountability 2: Meet Operating Goals for the CBW Site and O&P Organization:
  • Develop key metrics to monitor CBW operating performance.
  • Develop and implement cost reduction strategies.
  • Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with site SHE teams for all INEOS business units operating at CBW.
  • Foster SHE awareness among employees and contractors, embedding safety as a core value in everyday decisions and behaviors through visible leadership, engagement, and shared accountability.
  • Challenge status quo and constantly look for ways to improve systems and performance
• Accountability 3: Interface with industry and community representatives:
  • Interface with industry representatives concerning regulatory changes and their impact upon industry.
  • Take an active role in supporting relationships with the community.

Key skills and competencies are:

• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with people at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership on SHE and organizational issues.
• SHE organizational capability regarding impact and influence within the broader organization.
• Strong bias for action and continual improvement.
• Experience and knowledge of chemical processes.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental management systems.
• Well-versed in elements of process safety management (PSM)
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent teamwork skills.

Level of Education & Experience

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science in engineering or a natural science is required.

Work Experience

At least 15 years of experience in SHE and plant operation with an understanding of