Senior Process Safety Leader - PSM & Compliance

Westlake Chemical Corp.; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical's Plaquemine facility seeks a seasoned safety leader to coordinate and evolve the site’s Process Safety Management and risk management programs. You will develop corporate-level PSM procedures and assist site teams in advancing health, safety, and environmental performance.

The role requires a CSP or active CSP preference, a strong track record in chemical manufacturing safety auditing, and the ability to train personnel across shifts in compliance strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology with Safety emphasis, or Engineering.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Experience in chemicals manufacturing and PSM.
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site PSM and risk management programs.
• Develop and implement corporate-level PSM procedures.
• Lead audits for PSM, RMP, and insurance.
• Provide training for compliance and improvement in PSM areas.
• Collaborate with site management to meet regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process safety management

Regulatory compliance

Industrial safety

Auditing

Training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology with Safety emphasis, or Engineering

CSP certification preferred

Tools

Safety databases

Auditing software

Job description

Westlake Chemical's Plaquemine facility seeks a seasoned safety leader to coordinate and evolve the site’s Process Safety Management and risk management programs. You will develop corporate-level PSM procedures and assist site teams in advancing health, safety, and environmental performance.

The role requires a CSP or active CSP preference, a strong track record in chemical manufacturing safety auditing, and the ability to train personnel across shifts in compliance strategies.