Safety Engineer

Oxychem; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem is seeking an experienced Safety Engineer for Private Carriage facilities in Geismar, LA, with responsibilities spanning Geismar and Wichita. You will safeguard environmental health and safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in safety, 4+ years of manufacturing safety experience, and strong DOT/OSHA knowledge. SAP familiarity is a plus. OxyChem offers competitive pay, benefits, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ safety/environmental experience in manufacturing.
• Deep knowledge of DOT, OSHA and environmental regs and OxyChem HESS policies.
• Strong data analysis and ability to convey technical info to non-technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Willing to work weekends/holidays and respond to callouts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of environment and health/safety as top priority.
• Support employee involvement in safety, health, security, and emergencies.
• Implement safety programs via training, inspections, monitoring, and reporting.
• Provide HESS leadership and interpret regulations for solutions.
• Develop and measure HESS performance and emergency services for Truck Operations.
• Lead inspections, near-miss reporting, investigations, audits.
• Assist in audits and represent OxyChem at community/HESS events.
• Coordinate DOT driver qualification files and safety training for Private Carriage.
• Maintain records, background checks, and driver logs.
• Promote continual improvement in department performance.
• Participate in process risk programs to mitigate safety risks.
• Ensure process information is current and accessible.
• Provide backup supervision for Geismar and Wichita operations.
• Support ISO Quality Systems.

Skills

DOT/OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Emergency response

English proficiency

Teamwork

Work flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Safety Engineer for our Private Carriage facilities located in Geismar, Louisiana, and Wichita, Kansas. This position will be located in Geismar, Louisiana.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our productions, as our highest priority.
• Support and facilitate employee involvement in safety, health, and security, and emergency response systems.
• Implement personnel, equipment safety and compliance programs through training, inspecting, exposure monitoring, investigating incidents, compiling records and issuing required reports.
• Provide appropriate HESS leadership, counsel and coaching on HESS related issues, define requirements, interpret regulations and procedures, and assist in defining acceptable solutions.
• Support the development, implementation, and measuring of HESS performance and systems, emergency response and services, procedures, practices, projects, and record keeping for Truck Operations complying with all applicable codes, regulations, standards and acceptable practices (DOT/FMCSA, OSHA, FRA, etc.)
• Support the safety process systems through leading and participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, plant audits, and other programs as required.
• Assist in all HESS audits from OxyChem Corporate and regulatory personnel and represent OxyChem at applicable community and HESS organizations and functions. Conduct transportation audits at other facilities as required.
• Administer all department compensation claims by initiating and/or participating in discussions with employees, insurance providers, medical service providers, and Corporate Risk Management personnel. Provide input for supervisory decisions, cost control, and maintain necessary records.
• Maintain required DOT driver qualification and personnel files, coordinate DOT physical exams, initiate new employee background checks with HR support, audit driver logs and equipment maintenance files for DOT compliance, and conduct new employee safety training for the Private Carriage operations.
• Promote, guide, instruct, and interact in all business relationships in a manner that encourages continual improvement in department performance.
• Participate in Truck Operations process risk programs to determine and mitigate safety risks to employees, contractors, the public, the environment, and company assets. Elements of the programs include participation in process hazard reviews, incident investigations, management of change, and mechanical integrity programs.
• Ensure process information is current, accurate, and provides employees with information on process chemicals, technology, equipment, and operating procedures.
• Provide backup supervision as needed for Private Carriage’s Geismar, Louisiana, and Wichita, Kansas operations.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety or related curriculum
• Minimum 4 years’ safety/environmental experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough understanding of DOT, OSHA, and environmental regulations as well as OxyChem’s HESS policies and procedures
• Ability to analyze data, comprehend both abstract and concrete concepts, and translate technical information in a manner that can be communicated to non-technical personnel
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to respond to off‑hour emergencies
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and respond to callouts on a non‑routine basis

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SAP

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms