Specialist Sr. - Process Safety Management (PSM)

Westlake•Plaquemine, LA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordination of the company process safety management and risk management programs; development and implementation of corporate level PSM programs and procedures; and assisting company management teams in their PSM efforts. All actions and programs are to be in alignment with Westlake’s Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Engineering preferred.
Minimum of 5 years site or division level experience in chemicals manufacturing; previous PSM experience preferred; Background should include industrial safety, process safety management, and safety auditing experience.
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 managing multiple projects
Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and accountability
Able to work in a team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
Evaluate site performance and lead performance improvements
Monitor and revise the site’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs to meet or exceed all OSHA, EPA, and DEQ requirements and improve site processes.
Manage PSM, RMP and Insurance audit programs for the Plaquemine facility.
Ensure that management systems are in place to accomplish strategic plan goals associated with HSE.
Develop and provide training for compliance and improvement in the areas associated with PSM.
Provide technical expertise and guidance on regulatory compliance.
Continually evaluate regulatory, community and employee “customers” to ensure that their requirements (or needs) are addressed.
Other duties as assigned