Sr. Specialist - Process Safety

Westlake Chemical; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical seeks a seasoned HSE professional to coordinate site process safety management and risk programs, aligning with corporate plans and supporting site leadership in safety, health, and environmental compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field, CSP preferred, and 8+ years in chemicals HSE with strong facilitation and communication skills. Based at the Plaquemine facility, you will lead audits, training, and cross-functional safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Occupational Safety, Industrial Technology with Safety emphasis, or Engineering or equivalent.
• CSP designation preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years plant or division level Health & Safety experience in chemicals manufacturing; PSM experience preferred.
• Background must include industrial safety, process safety management, and safety auditing experience.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and computer skills; good written & verbal communication.

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 OSHA, EPA, and DEQ requirements.
• Manage PSM, RMP and Insurance audit programs for the Plaquemine facility.
• Develop and provide training for compliance and improvement in PSM areas.
• Provide technical guidance on regulatory compliance and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Engineering

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

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.

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