HSE Manager – Siding, Trim and Windows

Westlake Chemical; Belle Brook Estates (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake offers you the opportunity to contribute to a broad HSE program across North American sites. The role requires independent leadership under senior management, directing health, safety and environmental policies and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team of HSE professionals, develop strategies to reduce site risk, and provide expert guidance on incidents, audits, and risk assessments while working with cross-functional partners to protect workers and communities.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry with 10 years of experience.
• Knowledgeable of regulatory compliance laws (OSHA 1910 – General Industry, OSHA 1926 – Construction, Industrial Hygiene Regulations) and/or applicable Environmental Regulations.
• Experience with change management – implementation of new policies/procedures valuable
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and computer skills, with a good working knowledge of related databases and applications, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Capable of developing and managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Leads / Manages / Directs a team of HSE Professionals ensuring all activities meet regulatory requirements for site locations in which Westlake operates.
• Acts as internal authority on changes in federal, state, and international laws related to HSE.
• Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits.
• Provides expert guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• May serve as an expert witness in health and safety issues.
• Develops and implements HSE procedures and policies.
• Manages HSE budget and strategic direction across corporate and site activities.
• Performs data analysis on incidents including near misses and recommends improvements.
• Leads HSE steering teams and coordinates with operations, maintenance and projects groups.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.SUMMARYActs independently under only consultative direction from Sr. Management. Works with latitude to plan, direct, and manage the health, safety and environmental programs and policies for a Westlake Business Segment(s). This position will provide oversight on the development of HSE strategies and be responsible for facilitating successful implementation of all HSE programs and policies. One of the main focuses for this position is to aid in the reduction of each sites risk profile and raise employee’s awareness regarding HSE matters. This position will lead the applicable HSE management steering team(s) and have direct reports located in North America. This position will provide technical expert support for smaller manufacturing sites and other areas within Westlake Chemical.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following:• Uses expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts to drive the development of the Business Segments HSE policies, standards, and operating guidelines.• Leads / Manages / Directs a team of HSE Professionals ensuring all focused activities are aligned to meet at a minimum all Federal, State, regional and countries laws and regulations specific to site locations in which Westlake operates.• Acts as an internal authority on all existing and proposed changes in applicable Federal, State, and international laws and regulations related to the field(s) of HSE. .• Stays abreast of all potential emerging issues related to HSE providing technical analysis and reporting to Sr. Management.• Responsible for authoring of HSE procedures and policies.• Responsible for supporting and facilitating HSE budget for Corporate and site activities. Reviews / facilitates development of strategies and ensures all activities are being completed per recognized regulations to include job specific job tasks.• Completes data analysis on incidents to include near misses and makes recommendations based on data trends.• Provides technical expertise and guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory and industry requirements regarding preventive and remedial programs.• Provides expert health risk assessment advice to operations/maintenance and projects groups to anticipate/identify health hazards and recommend engineering design for effective control of these hazards in modifications, expansions, new projects and plants.• May be called upon to serve as an expert witness in any potential Health and Safety issue.• Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits.• Supplies technical inspiration and leadership consultation to professional co-workers.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSBS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry with 10 years of experienceKnowledgeable of regulatory compliance laws (OSHA 1910 – General Industry, OSHA 1926 – Construction, Industrial Hygiene Regulations) and/or applicable Environmental Regulations.Experience with change management – implementation of new policies/procedures valuableStrong facilitation, interpersonal and computer skills, with a good working knowledge of related databases and applications, and excellent verbal and written communication abilitiesCapable of developing and managing multiple projectsExhibits positivity, passion, integrity and accountabilityAble to work in a team-oriented environment and lead team projects and collaborationPHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently make minor decisions requiring limited judgement, general decisions in the absence of specific directions, and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Travel may be required occasionally.Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.