Health & Safety Engineer, Sr

Lyondell Basell North America • Houston, TX

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About The Position

As a member of the Corporate HSE team, this role provides global occupational health and safety engineering support by identifying, evaluating, and mitigating industrial hygiene and safety risks. The position drives performance improvement across the company through technical expertise, systems governance, program ownership, and collaboration with global and site teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or similar industrial environment
• Strong technical and regulatory expertise in industrial hygiene topics, such as: ergonomics, PPE selection and use, hearing conservation, health risk assessments, chemical-specific hazards (e.g., benzene, 1,3-butadiene), thermal stress, Legionella, radiation (including NORM), and occupational noise
• Strong technical and regulatory expertise in safety topics, such as: contractor safety, mobile equipment safety, behavior based safety, and life critical standards
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with diverse, global teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into practical applications
• Risk-based thinking – identifies and prioritizes highest-impact hazards
• Continuous improvement mindset – challenges and improves existing systems
• Field credibility – understands “work as done” vs. “work as imagined”

Nice To Haves

• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent globally recognized certification
• Experience with H&S management systems and digital platforms (e.g., Cority, Sphera, ISNetworld, Velocity, Intelex)
• Experience leading contractor safety programs at scale
• Experience influencing across matrixed organizations and driving global initiatives

Responsibilities

• Serve as a global technical resource for industrial hygiene and safety, partnering with Regional Occupational Health & Safety Managers to provide direction and support to sites on programs, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Lead and support global H&S initiatives, including driving continuous improvement and implementing innovative solutions and technologies across the organization
• Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements, translating complex or ambiguous regulations into practical, compliant solutions
• Own and maintain corporate H&S standards, preferred practices, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Provide Operational Excellence (OE) auditing support for industrial hygiene and safety standards
• Govern and administer critical H&S systems and associated contracts, including Sphera, Velocity, and ISNetworld
• Manage system performance, updates, enhancements, and compliance requirements
• Oversee super-user networks and vendor relationships
• Manage industrial hygiene and safety-related software contracts to ensure effective utilization and value delivery
• Lead contractor safety oversight, serving as the ISNetworld subject matter expert (SME) and supporting contractor safety performance
• Own the corporate ergonomics program, including KPI development, tracking, and performance management, acting as company super user for ergonomic risk evaluation tools, and supporting site-level programs, including Houston headquarters and Rotterdam site engagement
• Own and manage centralized H&S information systems and content, including maintaining and updating enterprise H&S platforms (e.g., TKM, Elements, Documentum), ensuring accessibility, quality, and consistency of critical occupational health & safety information, and training users on systems and tools
• Lead H&S onboarding and training programs, including serving as H&S liaison for delivering new hire training across key H&S topics, partnering with Global Technical Learning Solutions (GTLS) and H&S team members to ensure design and enhancement of curriculum, and providing technical support and guidance for various LMS H&S topics
• Develop and deliver training on industrial hygiene and safety programs and topics, as needed
• Support talent development across the organization, including mentoring junior and new H&S personnel and supporting Regional Occupational Health & Safety Managers in strengthening H&S capabilities of site H&S resources
• Support H&S recruiting efforts, primarily within the U.S. region
• Develop corporate H&S communications, including directives, Learning From Experience (LFE) documents, and SME communications
• Build and maintain working knowledge of company operations and processes to effectively apply H&S requirements and identify improvement opportunities
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) principles

Benefits

• Health & Welfare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior