Senior Process Safety Leader: PSM & Risk Management

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Louisiana; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Louisiana seeks a senior safety professional to lead the Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program for Westlake Vinyl. You will own the development and implementation of goals, standards, and metrics for PSM and work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 15+ years of experience in process safety/HSE/engineering, with strong regulatory knowledge and communication skills, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field (Occupational Health, Safety, Chemical/Process Engineering).
• 15+ years progressive process safety/HSE/engineering experience, with leadership responsibilities.
• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead for Westlake Vinyl’s PSM program and act as plant expert on PSM/RMP regulations.
• Work with Health, Safety & Environmental to develop goals, standards, and metrics for the PSM program.
• Maintain knowledge of PSM/RMP regulations and interpretations.
• Develop and maintain electronic MOC and Procedure systems.
• Oversee PHA process and manage action plans to closure; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain compliance files (inspections, procedures, checklists).
• Conduct internal PSM audits and analyze data for improvements.
• Provide annual API PSE reporting to employees and contractors.
• Assist investigations of incidents; use RCA methods to determine root causes.

Skills

PSM leadership

Regulatory compliance (PSM/RMP)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communications skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health/Safety/CPE

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Louisiana seeks a senior safety professional to lead the Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program for Westlake Vinyl. You will own the development and implementation of goals, standards, and metrics for PSM and work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 15+ years of experience in process safety/HSE/engineering, with strong regulatory knowledge and communication skills, plus