HSSE Manager Port Arthur

Monument Chemical•Port Arthur, TX

21h

About The Position

Monument Chemical is seeking an HSSE Manager for its Port Arthur plant. The role coordinates, implements, and maintains a proactive, plant-specific program to achieve plant Safety, Health, Security, and Emergency Response goals and objectives. The manager serves as a plant resource and contact for Safety and Health matters, oversees related programs and compliance activities, and leads site emergency response and security responsibilities. The position supervises and manages the performance of Site Safety Specialist(s), develops plant and area Safety and Health goals, coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring and reporting, and supports reviews and projects. It also manages injury case coordination, medical clinic activities, return-to-work clearance, required reports, safety training, audits, investigations, PPE selection, and uniforms. The role is the site’s primary contact for HSSE aspects of the Growth Process and for designated security and Coast Guard compliance matters. The work may take place indoors and outdoors and can involve extended periods of walking or sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Conditions may include extreme heat, vibration, moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, and chemical exposure. The employee must be able to wear required PPE, including an FRC uniform, hard hat, safety-toe work boots, safety glasses, and gloves, and operate or drive a utility vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health, or related certifications such as COSHO or SHEP.
10+ years of plant experience in HSSE.
Must be able to wear task-appropriate PPE, including an FRC uniform, hard hat, safety-toe work boots, safety glasses, and gloves.
Must be able to operate or drive a utility vehicle.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain day-to-day plant Safety and Health programs and serve as the plant contact and resource for related procedures, guidelines, standards, and issues.
Capture safety action items in PM Ops and ensure their completion.
Evaluate available PPE and select appropriate equipment; manage uniforms, including fittings, orders, repairs, and locker assignments.
Coach and train teams and individuals on Safety and Health tasks, activities, requirements, and required training topics.
Implement and update safety procedures to meet regulatory requirements, coordinating with the Corporate HSSE Process Manager.
Develop and support achievement of area and plant Safety and Health goals, and ensure compliance tasks are completed.
Supervise and manage the performance of Site Safety Specialist(s).
Serve as the primary site contact for HSSE portions of the Growth Process.
Coordinate plant industrial hygiene monitoring, data collection, analysis, and reporting with CTEH.
Participate in Safety and Health reviews and projects, including Projex, PSSR, and MOC, as required.
Coordinate schedules for Safety and Health audits; own safety tools in PM Ops, assign work, and run reports to identify potential problem areas.
Conduct and document incident investigations as required and ensure follow-up actions address prevention of recurrence.
Serve as the primary site contact for required ERM-related reports.
Coordinate medical clinic activities and interface directly with the Corporate Medical process owner; manage injury cases, return-to-work clearance, annual physicals, random drug screens, and invoice coding.
Lead site emergency response, including live-fire training with the Houston-area ESS leader, rescue team training, and medical training coordination.
Serve as a Certified ECA/EMR, Incident Commander, and Incident Safety Officer.
Manage site security as the Certified Facility Security Officer (FSO) and ensure Coast Guard compliance.
Perform additional assigned duties and continue developing in alignment with the company’s core values, competencies, and skills.