Sr. Specialist - Process Safety

Westlake; Plaquemine (LA); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westlake is seeking a senior specialist to coordinate site Process Safety Management and risk management programs at the Plaquemine facility. You will develop corporate PSM procedures and assist site teams to advance safety performance.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, CSP preferred, and extensive experience in chemicals safety and auditing, with a focus on continuous improvement and industry standards.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, engineering, or related field.
• CSP certification preferred.
• 8+ years in plant/ division Health & Safety in chemicals.
• Experience with process safety management and auditing.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate site PSM and risk management programs.
• Develop and implement corporate level PSM programs and procedures.
• Assist site management with PSM efforts.
• Lead training for compliance and improvement in PSM areas.
• Monitor and revise PSM and RMP programs to meet OSHA/EPA/DEQ requirements.
• Manage PSM, RMP, and insurance audits for the Plaquemine facility.
• Provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders to address community and employee needs.

Kenntnisse

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety / Engineering

CSP designation preferred

Tools

Databases & applications

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

This position is responsible for coordination of the site process safety management and risk management programs; development and implementation of corporate level PSM programs and procedures; and assisting site management teams in their PSM efforts. All actions and programs are to be in alignment with Westlake’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plans.

Summary

This position is responsible for coordination of the site process safety management and risk management programs; development and implementation of corporate level PSM programs and procedures; and assisting site management teams in their PSM efforts. All actions and programs are to be in alignment with Westlake’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plans.

Duties And Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
• Evaluate site performance and lead performance improvements
• Monitor and revise the site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs to meet or exceed all OSHA, EPA, and DEQ requirements and improve site processes.
• Manage PSM, RMP and Insurance audit programs for the Plaquemine facility.
• Ensure that management systems are in place to accomplish strategic plan goals associated with HSE.
• Develop and provide training for compliance and improvement in the areas associated with PSM.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on regulatory compliance.
• Continually evaluate regulatory, community and employee “customers” to ensure that their requirements (or needs) are addressed.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology with Safety emphasis, or Engineering or equivalent required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years plant or division level Health & Safety experience in chemicals manufacturing; previous PSM experience preferred; Background must include industrial safety, process safety management, and safety auditing experience.
• 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 managing multiple projects
• Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and accountability
• Able to work in a team-oriented environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk and climb; 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 must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently make minor decisions requiring limited judgement, general decisions in the absence of specific directions, and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Travel may be required occasionally.

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 your products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

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