HSE Specialist

Westlake Chemical; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks an HSE Specialist to coordinate site activities ensuring safety program compliance. You will train staff in Risk Control principles and manage recordkeeping and inspections to maintain a healthy, environmentally sound workplace.

The role interfaces with corporate HSE and site leadership. You will develop safety training, assist in incident investigations, maintain KPI programs, and support safety committees.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety or related field.
• Certification such as CSP or CIH is preferred.
• 1–3 years experience in a manufacturing or safety role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
• Proven ability to multi-task and be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site activities for safety program compliance and recordkeeping.
• Train, coach and lead personnel in Risk Control/Risk Reduction methods.
• Ensure compliance with Company, OSHA, Local, State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain safety records and KPI programs for the site.
• Develop safety training and respond to incident reports and investigations.
• Support safety committee activities and root cause analyses.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related field

CSP or CIH certification preferred

1–3 years of experience in a related field

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task and self-motivate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The HSE Specialist coordinates site activities required for compliance with safety programs and policies including recordkeeping, training, and inspection. This person trains, coaches and leads personnel in the use of Risk Control/Risk Reduction principles and methodologies to provide a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound workplace. The responsibility of ensuring compliance with Company, OSHA, Local, State and Federal regulations and standards is inherent to this position. This person communicates with other company owned facilities, including corporate HSE managers. The HSE must build positive working relationships and act as a contact for leaders and employees within the assigned client group. This position must work in a team environment and have personal accountability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Conduct site wide training on Westlake safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct new hire/visitor safety orientation.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of company systems.
• Assist site management in completion of incident reports and investigations.
• Develop job‑specific safety training to meet site needs.
• Provide technical advising in support of safety committee activities.
• Maintain safety records for the assigned plant.
• Maintain and promote KPI programs.
• Train and certify mobile equipment operators.
• Manage site SDS library.
• Maintain audit systems through completion of HSE calendar.
• Analyze and perform root cause analysis on injury and near misses.
• Participate in Gemba walks and address findings with site management.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
• CSP or CIH certified professional preferred.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a relevant field, Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Consistently demonstrate the following Westlake Workplace Behaviors: Instill Trust, Work with Vision and Purpose, Plan-Align-Analyze, Communicate effectively and Drive Results.
• Intermediate level in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and ability to multi-task.
• Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Knowledge of all safety and environmental programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While 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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day.

Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe.

Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.

To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com