Manager HSE, Global Compounds

Westlake•Madison, MS

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. SUMMARY Acts independently under only consultative direction from Sr. Management. Works with latitude to plan, direct, and manage the health, safety and environmental programs and policies for a Westlake Business Segment(s). This position will provide oversight on the development of HSE strategies and be responsible for facilitating successful implementation of all HSE programs and policies. One of the main focuses for this position to aid in the reduction of each sites risk profile and raise employee’s awareness regarding HSE matters. This position will lead the applicable HSE management steering team(s) and have direct reports located in NA. This position will provide technical expert support for smaller manufacturing sites and other areas within Westlake Chemical.

Requirements

BS Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry with 10 years of experience
Knowledge Level of regulatory compliance laws (OSHA 1910 – General Industry, OSHA 1926 – Construction, Industrial Hygiene Regulations) and or applicable Environmental Regulations.
Experience with change management – implementation of new policies/procedures valuable
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 developing and managing multiple projects
Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and accountability
Able to work in a team-oriented environment and lead team projects and collaboration

Responsibilities

Uses expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts to drive the development of the Business Segments HSE policies, standards, and operating guidelines.
Leads / Managers / Directs a team of HSE Managers ensuring all focused activities are aligned to meet at a minimum all Federal, State, regional and countries laws and regulations specific to site locations in which Westlake operates.
Acts as an internal authority on all existing and proposed changes in applicable Federal, State, and international laws and regulations related to the field(s) of HSE.
Stays abreast of all potential emerging issues related to HSE providing technical analysis and reporting to Sr. Management.
Responsible for authoring of HSE procedures and policies.
Responsible for the supporting and facilitating HSE budget for Corporate and site activities. Reviews / facilitates development of strategies and ensures all activities are being completed per recognized regulations to include job specific job tasks.
Completes data analysis on incidents to include near misses and makes recommendations based on data trends.
Provides technical expertise and guidance in interpreting and monitoring compliance with regulatory and industry requirements regarding preventive and remedial programs.
Provides expert health risk assessment advice to operations/maintenance and projects groups to anticipate/identify health hazards and recommend engineering design for effective control of these hazards in modifications, expansions, new projects and plants.
May be called upon to serve as an expert witness in any potential Health and Safety issue.
Reviews, evaluates, and prepares replies to technical and management audits.
Supplies technical inspiration and leadership consultation to professional co-workers.