Regional Process Safety Manager

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

Job summary

Westlake Chemical’s Epoxy plant in North America is seeking a senior Process Safety leader to head the PSM program, setting goals, standards and expectations.

Lead PSM and related programs across Epoxy sites, collaborate with NA regional and site HSE teams, and push the Vision of Zero while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Requires a BS in Chemical Engineering with 5–8 years of PSM experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or similar with 5-8 years PSM experience.
• Extensive experience with process safety risk assessment tools and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to influence teams and drive change.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient with data management tools and process safety technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Set tactical and strategic direction for Process Safety Management and related programs for Epoxy and within the NA region.
• Actively participate on the Westlake PSM, Epoxy COE, NA Regional and Site HSE Teams.
• Keep abreast of Corporate and Epoxy PSM strategic initiatives and expectations and provide guidance & feedback regarding all
• Focus on the Vision of Zero as it relates to PSM incidents - develop and carry out programs that effectively control process safety risks in the company in line with regulatory compliance
• Lead efforts to improve cost reduction and process effectiveness in the areas of process safety management
• Direct and coordinate third party process safety consultants in NA region
• Ability to lead/support other regional engineering needs/projects at any of the Westlake Epoxy sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Decision making

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

Process safety risk assessment tools

Data management tools

Process safety technologies

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.

Summary

Function as lead role for Westlake Epoxy plant’s Process Safety management (PSM) program, including development and implementation of goals, standards, and expectations for the PSM program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership: Set tactical and strategic direction for Process Safety Management and related programs for Epoxy and within the NA region
• Actively participate on the Westlake PSM, Epoxy COE, NA Regional and Site HSE Teams
• Keep abreast of Corporate and Epoxy PSM strategic initiatives and expectations and provide guidance & feedback regarding all
• Focus on the "Vision of Zero" as it relates to PSM incidents - develop and carry out programs that effectively control process safety risks in the company in line with regulatory compliance
• Lead efforts to improve cost reduction and process effectiveness in the areas of process safety management
• Direct and coordinate third party process safety consultants in NA region
• Ability to lead/support other regional engineering needs/projects at any of the Westlake Epoxy sites.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or similar technical degree with at least 5-8 years of relevant PSM experience, preferably in a chemical/petrochemical/refinery environment.
• Extensive experience with process safety risk assessment tools and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence teams and drive positive change.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and making sound decisions.
• Proficient with business systems, data management tools, and process safety technologies.

Physical Demands

This job is performed mainly in a control room or office setting. Physical presence and predictable attendance required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb, or crouch.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job requires response to audible emergency alarms inside of the plant. Employee must be able to evacuate when required.

Travel including air travel or auto travel up to 25%.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.

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®.

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