Regional Process Safety Lead: Vision of Zero

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Epoxy plant seeks a lead for the Process Safety Program, responsible for developing and implementing goals, standards, and expectations for PSM. You will set tactical and strategic direction, participate in regional HSE teams, and guide initiatives in line with the Vision of Zero for process safety.

The role requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years of PSM experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or similar with 5–8 years of PSM experience.
• Extensive process safety risk assessment experience and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient with business systems and process safety technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and set direction for PSM programs for Epoxy and NA region.
• Participate in Westlake PSM, Epoxy COE, NA Regional and Site HSE Teams.
• Guide initiatives aligning with Vision of Zero for process safety.
• Coordinate third-party process safety consultants in NA region.
• Provide leadership for regional engineering needs across Epoxy sites.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

PSM Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Data Management

Process Safety Tools

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

B.S. Chemical Engineering

Tools

Business Systems

Data Management Tools

Process Safety Technologies

Job description

Westlake Epoxy plant seeks a lead for the Process Safety Program, responsible for developing and implementing goals, standards, and expectations for PSM. You will set tactical and strategic direction, participate in regional HSE teams, and guide initiatives in line with the Vision of Zero for process safety.

The role requires a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years of PSM experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven leadership.