Regional EHS & Process Safety Manager

Hexcel Corporation; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time away

Job summary

Hexcel Corporation seeks a Regional EHS Manager to lead occupational safety and process safety initiatives across multiple sites in the western US. You will shape policies, drive continuous improvement, and guide risk reduction efforts in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

The role requires a strong background in process safety, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence at all levels while traveling 40–60% as needed. Location options include Kent, WA among others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional certification or designation preferred (e.g., P.E., P. Eng., CSP, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, occupational safety, process safety principles, risk mitigation, and engineering controls.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while effectively supporting operational objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), root cause investigations, and multiple complex projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with global EHS regulations and standards (including COMAH and SEVESO) and willingness to travel 40-60% as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the regional subject matter expert for Occupational Safety and Process Safety Management (PSM), providing strategic guidance to plant and regional leadership to ensure compliance with corporate standards and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, standards, procedures, goals, and performance metrics, driving continuous improvement through Hexcel's EHS Management System.
• Lead occupational and process safety risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts across regional facilities, promoting consistent systems, practices, and incident reduction strategies.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams to integrate EHS considerations into new processes, equipment, and capital projects, including HAZOPs, ORIs, and Process Risk Assessments.
• Direct regional and global EHS auditing, compliance, and management system activities to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with regional operations and EHS leadership to implement risk reduction initiatives, including FM Global recommendations and engineered process safety solutions.
• Develop and deliver Process Safety Management training and education programs while supporting EHS reporting systems and performance indicators that drive measurable business improvement.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Process Safety

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Hexcel Corporation seeks a Regional EHS Manager to lead occupational safety and process safety initiatives across multiple sites in the western US. You will shape policies, drive continuous improvement, and guide risk reduction efforts in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.

The role requires a strong background in process safety, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to influence at all levels while traveling 40–60% as needed. Location options include Kent, WA among others.