Sr. Specialist - Process Safety

Westlake Management Services, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Westlake is seeking a seasoned HSE professional to coordinate site Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs at our Plaquemine facility. You will develop and implement corporate-level PSM procedures, train teams, and assist site management in meeting OSHA, EPA, and DEQ requirements.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in safety/engineering-related fields, 8+ years HSE experience in chemicals, and CSP is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree 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.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and computer skills, with knowledge of related databases and applications.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate the site Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs.
• Develop and implement corporate level PSM programs and procedures.
• Provide training for compliance and improvement in PSM areas.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and revise PSM and Insurance audit programs for the facility.

Kenntnisse

PSM experience

CSP preferred

Safety auditing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Regulatory databases

Jobbeschreibung

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

• 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.

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