SR Engineer Process Safety

Westlake Chemical; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Vinyls in Geismar, Louisiana, seeks a seasoned HSE engineer to lead our PSM/RMP programs, owning goals, standards, and expectations and driving continuous improvement across plant operations.

A B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required, with 8+ years in refinery or chemical plant environments; experience with PHA and Safety Instrumented Systems preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead Westlake Vinyls’ PSM program and act as SME on PSM/RMP.
• Develop and implement goals, standards, policies for PSM program and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain knowledge of PSM/RMP regulations and interpretations.
• Oversee and improve PHA processes and action closure.
• Assist investigations of accidents and near-misses; use RCA methods.

Skills

PSM leadership

PHA experience

Regulatory knowledge

RCA facilitation

MS Office

Strong communication

Education

B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

8+ years refinery/chemical plant experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

SUMMARY

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. Westlake manufactures chemical and plastic products that improve people’s lives every day. We are a quality-focused manufacturer and dependable global supplier of petrochemicals, plastics and building products. Our mission is to serve our customers by enhancing daily life through the products and services we provide. This position provides key leadership in the continuous improvement of Westlake Vinyls’ Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan (PSM and RMP) programs. This includes ownership of the development and implementation of goals, standards and expectations for the PSM and RMP programs. The PSM and RMP programs will hereafter be referred to in this document collectively as the PSM program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the lead for Westlake Vinyls’ PSM program and act as the plant subject matter expert on PSM/RMP regulations and related issues.
• Work with Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental to develop and implement goals, standards, policies and expectations for the company’s PSM program. This includes developing measurable metrics, monitoring those metrics and providing regular reports to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a working knowledge of PSM/RMP regulations and regulatory interpretations.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills and the capability to learn new software systems. This position will maintain and continue to develop the electronic MOC and procedure systems.
• Provide direct oversight and quality assurance while managing the day-to-day activities associated with the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) process, and manage PHA action plans to closure.
• Maintain files to demonstrate compliance with all regulatory requirements (inspections, procedures, checklists, etc.).
• Conduct regular internal audits of PSM program elements and analyze the resulting data to identify and implement program improvements.
• Provide annual reporting of API PSE data to employees and resident contractors.
• Assist in investigations of accidents, injuries, near-misses and unsafe conditions. Utilize the corporate-approved RCA methods to determine root causes and prepare required reports.
• Assume the duties of other department members as needed during illness, vacation or other absences.
• Provide emergency on-call HSE coverage for the complex.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Fully support company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at both strategic and tactical levels, including: Reviewing areas of responsibility for improvement opportunities, Initiating projects or communicating ideas to management, and Actively participating on project teams.
• Operate company vehicles as required in the performance of job duties.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Eight (8) years of refinery or chemical plant experience is preferred. Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer other than the current employer. Experience with Process Hazard Analysis and Safety Instrumented Systems is preferred. Apollo RCA facilitator training is preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong computer skills required, including proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn and master new software products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee may be required to use stairs/elevators and must have the ability to occasionally work at elevated heights. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, this position must make general decisions requiring judgment and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as the position is normally based in an office. Some work may be required in the operating units, which can necessitate the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection and flame-resistant clothing (FRC), among others. Work in operating units may also result in exposure to outside elements and may require the use of stairs and elevators. Travel, including air or automobile travel, may occasionally be required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions - from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com