Senior HSE Manager: Strategy & Compliance

Westlake Chemical; Belle Brook Estates (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake offers you the opportunity to contribute to a broad HSE program across North American sites. The role requires independent leadership under senior management, directing health, safety and environmental policies and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team of HSE professionals, develop strategies to reduce site risk, and provide expert guidance on incidents, audits, and risk assessments while working with cross-functional partners to protect workers and communities.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry with 10 years of experience.
• Knowledgeable of regulatory compliance laws (OSHA 1910 – General Industry, OSHA 1926 – Construction, Industrial Hygiene Regulations) and/or applicable Environmental Regulations.
• Experience with change management – implementation of new policies/procedures valuable
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and computer skills, with a good working knowledge of related databases and applications, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Capable of developing and managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

• Leads / Manages / Directs a team of HSE Professionals ensuring all activities meet regulatory requirements for site locations in which Westlake operates.
• Acts as internal authority on changes in federal, state, and international laws related to HSE.
• Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits.
• Provides expert guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• May serve as an expert witness in health and safety issues.
• Develops and implements HSE procedures and policies.
• Manages HSE budget and strategic direction across corporate and site activities.
• Performs data analysis on incidents including near misses and recommends improvements.
• Leads HSE steering teams and coordinates with operations, maintenance and projects groups.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Education

BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry

Job description

Westlake offers you the opportunity to contribute to a broad HSE program across North American sites. The role requires independent leadership under senior management, directing health, safety and environmental policies and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will lead a team of HSE professionals, develop strategies to reduce site risk, and provide expert guidance on incidents, audits, and risk assessments while working with cross-functional partners to protect workers and communities.