HES&S Specialist

OxyChem•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The HES&S Specialist supports OxyChem’s corporate health, environmental, safety, and security programs through data management, regulatory reporting, systems administration, analytics, and departmental coordination. The role improves the quality and accessibility of HES&S information, strengthens compliance and audit readiness, supports risk reduction, and develops digital solutions for corporate and plant operations. The position prepares and maintains regulatory documentation and reports; coordinates HES&S data initiatives; develops databases, reporting systems, SharePoint sites, dashboards, and business-intelligence solutions; and administers enterprise HES&S applications. It also supports assessment workflows, planning and budget reporting, departmental records, special projects, purchasing, and routine corporate HES&S operations. Success in the role includes providing accurate and timely data and reports for management decisions, tracking regulatory and assessment commitments, maintaining reliable systems and reference repositories, improving processes and user adoption, and providing visibility into departmental priorities and resource needs.

Requirements

One or more years of relevant experience in HES&S, information systems, business analytics, regulatory support, or a related field.
Experience using databases, reporting systems, and business-intelligence tools to analyze data and prepare management reports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and timely completion.
Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, confidentiality, and information quality.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement capabilities.
Clear written and verbal communication and strong customer-service skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, occupational health and safety, engineering, management information systems, business administration, or a related scientific or technical field.
Experience supporting corporate HES&S programs within chemical, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
Knowledge of regulatory reporting, HES&S performance metrics, data governance, and enterprise system integrations.
Experience with analytics and data-visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, or SQL databases.
Experience with HES&S management systems such as Intelex, Sphera, WERCS, Enablon, SAP, or comparable platforms.
Demonstrated success implementing digital tools and process improvements.

Responsibilities

Prepare, submit, renew, and maintain product registrations, licenses, certifications, permits, regulatory reports, and related records.
Complete quarterly, semiannual, and annual sales and distribution reporting accurately and on schedule.
Support corporate and business teams with regulatory documentation, recordkeeping, compliance assurance, action tracking, and audit readiness.
Coordinate HES&S data-management initiatives and identify opportunities to improve processes and digital tools.
Develop, maintain, and optimize databases, reporting systems, SharePoint sites, dashboards, and information-management tools.
Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret data from HES&S, process safety, product stewardship, medical, and compliance assurance programs.
Identify trends, exceptions, and performance indicators that support compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
Partner with corporate and plant HES&S leaders to define data requirements and provide analysis for operational and management decisions.
Develop validated management and ad hoc reports and business-intelligence solutions using Power BI and related analytical tools.
Support data-governance standards and maintain the centralized Compliance Assurance library for protocols, guidance, and reference materials.
Administer and continuously improve enterprise HES&S applications, including Intelex, WERCS, Frontline, Articulate, OTIS, and related platforms.
Maintain accurate system records and support chemical approvals and Safety Data Sheet development, maintenance, and distribution through WERCS.
Support system upgrades, integrations, testing, issue resolution, workflow improvements, and digital log sheets.
Develop and deliver system demonstrations, training, and ongoing user support.
Manage corporate assessment workflows, including Intelex records, action tracking and escalation, draft reports, risk-based scheduling metrics, and assessment logistics.
Prepare monthly and annual budget reports for HES&S, Medical, and Security to support resource planning and financial visibility.
Coordinate the annual operating plan, annual objectives, quarterly progress reviews, departmental goals, and key performance indicators.
Provide confidential administrative and operational support to Corporate HES&S.
Maintain departmental records, contracts, licenses, agreements, certifications, reports, correspondence, and communications.
Coordinate special projects, meetings, presentations, corporate initiatives, and associated logistics.
Process purchase requisitions and invoices and provide routine departmental administrative support.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable HES&S policies, procedures, and systems and perform other duties aligned with departmental priorities.