Senior Process Safety Program Lead

Westlake; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is seeking a Site Process Safety and Risk Management Leader to coordinate PSM programs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DEQ standards at the Plaquemine facility. The role requires a strong safety culture, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to develop training and audits for regulatory compliance.

You will work with site leadership to advance safety performance and protect people and the environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as specified is required.
• CSP designation preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of plant or division level HSE experience in chemicals manufacturing.
• Experience with process safety management and safety auditing.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Evaluate site performance and lead performance improvements.
• Monitor and revise the site's PSM and Risk Management Programs to meet regulatory requirements.
• Manage PSM, RMP and Insurance audit programs for the Plaquemine facility.
• Develop and provide training for compliance and improvement in PSM.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on regulatory compliance.
• Continually evaluate regulatory, community and employee customers to address requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

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

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

Westlake is seeking a Site Process Safety and Risk Management Leader to coordinate PSM programs, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DEQ standards at the Plaquemine facility. The role requires a strong safety culture, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to develop training and audits for regulatory compliance.

You will work with site leadership to advance safety performance and protect people and the environment.