Regional Process Safety Leader – Epoxy

Westlake; Deer Park (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake seeks a Lead for Epoxy Plant Process Safety Management (PSM) to develop and implement goals, standards, and expectations across the Epoxy division in North America. This executive role drives the Vision of Zero and coordinates cross-functional teams to mitigate process risks.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years PSM experience, excellent leadership, and strong regulatory knowledge to guide safe operations in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 5–8 years PSM experience.
• Extensive experience with process safety risk assessment tools and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to influence teams.
• Experience in dynamic environments while prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Proficient with data management tools and process safety technologies.

Responsibilities

• Set tactical and strategic direction for PSM programs for Epoxy and NA region.
• Lead Westlake PSM and NA regional HSE teams.
• Advance Vision of Zero initiatives to reduce process safety incidents.
• Direct third-party process safety consultants in NA region.
• Coordinate cross-site engineering needs and Westlake Epoxy projects.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Decision making

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

5–8 years PSM experience

Job description

Westlake seeks a Lead for Epoxy Plant Process Safety Management (PSM) to develop and implement goals, standards, and expectations across the Epoxy division in North America. This executive role drives the Vision of Zero and coordinates cross-functional teams to mitigate process risks.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years PSM experience, excellent leadership, and strong regulatory knowledge to guide safe operations in a dynamic industrial setting.