HSE Specialist

Westlake•Deer Park, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for providing environmental, health and safety support for the site. This position will be involved in all aspects of HSE; environmental compliance, industrial hygiene programs and safety projects. The position is primarily for supporting and assisting the Deer Park HSE programs, and occasionally substituting for the HSE Manager. Job Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Operational HSE Review and manage Health and Safety (H&S) programs (e.g., workplace safety, industrial hygiene, and contractor administration) for the site. Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety programs. Lead and/or participate on site wide HSE teams, systems, and processes Serves as a local resource developing and/or assisting in the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, injury prevention programs, specialty training materials, and related actions to mitigate risks identified or related to, but are not limited to incidents, regulatory events, etc. Provide and monitor safety training programs to instruct employees in site Health and Safety (H&S) policies and procedures. Lead, guide and deliver technical safety activities resulting from approved self-initiated or assigned programs leading to innovative applications and extensions of existing or new programs/systems having major importance to the business within the assigned area of responsibility. Lead/facilitate and/or participate in incident investigations using root cause methodology that are related to PSM risk assessment teams and Health and Safety self-assessments and/or audits. As required, provide incident investigation reports that identify key factors, root causes and recommendations. Train, coach and mentor floor level associates for personal safety mindset and 24/7 safety behaviors. Training, coaching, and mentoring others involved in safety improvement activities including developing and providing training on process safety topics and developing and reporting leading metrics and best practices. Supporting major capital projects, in design consulting, technical quality assurance, etc. Regulatory Compliance Supports compliance with all industrial hygiene programs, health and safety (H&S) regulations (e.g., OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926), and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization. Auditing and Management Systems Focused on promoting and supporting an HSE culture from within by leading the implementation of core HSE programs, policies and initiatives. Act as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, and Safety Departments with the intent to share best practices and resolve escalated issues. Correct safety deficiencies upon discovery and take appropriate actions to diminish risks. Responsible for participating in and/or leading risk assessments for job tasks. Responsible for preparing, maintaining and implementing Health and Safety (H&S) policies and procedures as required. Facilitates tracking of Health and Safety (H&S) data & responsible for execution of associated targets. Develop plans, injury prevention programs, specialty training materials, and related actions to mitigate risks identified or related to, but are not limited to incidents, regulatory events, etc. Provide and monitor safety training programs to instruct employees in site Health and Safety (H&S) policies and procedures. Conducts various HSE audits including but not limited to OSHA compliance, EPA compliance, internal procedure compliance, machine guarding, LOTO, energy control plans, etc. Organize, prepare, and present technical reports to support recommendations.

Requirements

B.S. degree in engineering or safety related discipline or 10+ years of experience in operations or HSE in lieu of degree.
5-7+ years' progressive plant experience in HSE related duties or operations in a manufacturing/ industrial environment
Ability to obtain a TWIC card
Ability to work in fast paced environment
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to lead and influence project teams
Passion for recognizing and leading positive change
Aptitude to lead and make challenging decisions
Ability to work alternative work schedule periodically

Nice To Haves

Board of Certified Safety Professionals certification such as ASP, CSP, CHMM or CIH by the Board of Certified Safety Professional is preferred
Experience in broad problem solving and techniques such as Cause Analysis, Cause Mapping, Apollo, 5-Why
Experience with Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)
Project management skills with ability to set objectives and deliver results to move safety programs forward.
Customer focused and team-orientated; able to lead projects to drive sustainable business solutions.
Experience in Lean and 6-Simga methodologies

Responsibilities

Review and manage Health and Safety (H&S) programs (e.g., workplace safety, industrial hygiene, and contractor administration) for the site.
Assist in the development and implementation of employee safety programs.
Lead and/or participate on site wide HSE teams, systems, and processes
Serves as a local resource developing and/or assisting in the development and implementation of site-specific safety programs, injury prevention programs, specialty training materials, and related actions to mitigate risks identified or related to, but are not limited to incidents, regulatory events, etc.
Provide and monitor safety training programs to instruct employees in site Health and Safety (H&S) policies and procedures.
Lead, guide and deliver technical safety activities resulting from approved self-initiated or assigned programs leading to innovative applications and extensions of existing or new programs/systems having major importance to the business within the assigned area of responsibility.
Lead/facilitate and/or participate in incident investigations using root cause methodology that are related to PSM risk assessment teams and Health and Safety self-assessments and/or audits.
As required, provide incident investigation reports that identify key factors, root causes and recommendations.
Train, coach and mentor floor level associates for personal safety mindset and 24/7 safety behaviors.
Training, coaching, and mentoring others involved in safety improvement activities including developing and providing training on process safety topics and developing and reporting leading metrics and best practices.
Supporting major capital projects, in design consulting, technical quality assurance, etc.
Supports compliance with all industrial hygiene programs, health and safety (H&S) regulations (e.g., OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926), and keeps abreast of any changes to laws and regulations that impact the organization.
Focused on promoting and supporting an HSE culture from within by leading the implementation of core HSE programs, policies and initiatives.
Act as a liaison between Operations, Engineering, and Safety Departments with the intent to share best practices and resolve escalated issues.
Correct safety deficiencies upon discovery and take appropriate actions to diminish risks.
Responsible for participating in and/or leading risk assessments for job tasks.
Responsible for preparing, maintaining and implementing Health and Safety (H&S) policies and procedures as required.
Facilitates tracking of Health and Safety (H&S) data & responsible for execution of associated targets.
Conducts various HSE audits including but not limited to OSHA compliance, EPA compliance, internal procedure compliance, machine guarding, LOTO, energy control plans, etc.
Organize, prepare, and present technical reports to support recommendations.