Sr. Safety Specialist at Westlake

New Martinsville, West Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field
10 years minimum occupational safety, operations, maintenance, or engineering experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing
Strong knowledge of health

Responsibilities

Provide visible and engaged safety and health leadership to the Natrium facility, acting as a role model and leader
Promote collaboration with manufacturing and maintenance stakeholders to lead and/or influence the development of site improvement plans and actions to drive continuous improvement and compliance of HSE programs, culture, and goals
Regular communication and coordination with site management
Effectively interact with governmental officials, corporate HSE leadership, and other departments to meet requirements/goals
Work with the line organization to integrate strong safety and health concepts into daily work activities
Ensure all necessary regulatory permitting, monitoring of operations, recordkeeping, reporting, statutory/regulatory agency requests, industry association, and participation are met
Assimilate internal data relative to safety and health compliance and lead action plans to ensure continuous compliance
Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others and promptly report safety and health issues or incidents to site management
Maintain proactive management systems, including tracking upcoming regulations, developing/implementing compliance programs, anticipating expenditures/resource needs, and checks/balances to identify/address gaps
Lead implementation of compliance strategies to maintain compliance and develop aggressive action plans for non-compliance, including OSHA requirements (Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Process Safety Management) and other standards
Support activities such as the Joint Safety Committee and other standing Plant committees as directed by the HSE Manager
Participate on the site emergency response team
Lead effective incident investigations and root cause analysis to determine causes and actions to prevent reoccurrence
Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned or directed by local management and/or the HSE Manager

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Occupational SafetyHealth and Safety LeadershipHSE ComplianceRegulatory ReportingRisk ManagementSafety AuditsPermit ManagementStakeholder CollaborationContinuous ImprovementOSHA Regulations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Sr. Safety Specialist position?

The position is full-time employment.

Is this Sr. Safety Specialist role remote or on-site?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for the Sr. Safety Specialist?

The role involves providing safety leadership, developing and implementing safety programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining proactive management systems, and collaborating with site management and stakeholders.

What is the company culture like at Westlake for this role?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on enriching work life and career experience, with emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement of HSE programs and culture, and enhancing lives through products and community presence.

What makes a strong candidate for the Sr. Safety Specialist position?

Strong candidates demonstrate visible safety leadership, ability to collaborate with manufacturing and site management, expertise in developing compliance programs and management systems, and experience interacting with regulatory agencies.