Superintendent HSE at Westlake

Burgkirchen an der Alz, Bavaria, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Ability to take on responsibility and lead with empathy and determination
  • Completed engineering or chemistry degree
  • Preferably several years of professional experience in the chemical industry
  • Training as a safety officer (Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit) or comparable qualification
  • Solid knowledge and experience in environment, health, and safety (HSE), as well as labor, environmental, emergency, and permitting law
  • Very good language skills in German and English

Responsibilities

  • Cross-location coordination (staff position) and team leadership of the occupational safety department at Westlake Vinnolit
  • Active support of the Burghausen site in HSE-relevant topics and projects
  • Responsibility for defining, introducing, and updating relevant HSE processes to ensure compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements ("Legal Compliance")
  • Responsibility and/or involvement in HSE-relevant projects, including company-wide topics, and HSE reporting
  • Representation of Westlake Vinnolit with authorities and associations in selected HSE-relevant areas; data collection and preparation of reports
  • Planning, conducting, and documenting internal audits, as well as preparing and accompanying external audits

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HSE ManagementOccupational SafetyEnvironmental ComplianceSafety AuditsLegal ComplianceChemical EngineeringProject CoordinationReportingGermanEnglish

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation and benefits are offered for this role?

Westlake offers an attractive salary including social benefits and bonus programs, vacation days according to the chemical industry's collective agreement, further training like individual coachings and seminars, pension contributions via bAV, employee discounts, fitness offers, and more.

Is this a remote position, or where is it located?

The role is based at the Gendorf/Burghausen site with flexible mobile work and working time regulations.

What qualifications and skills are required for the HSE Superintendent role?

Candidates need a completed engineering or chemistry degree, preferably with several years of professional experience in the chemical industry, training as a safety specialist or equivalent, solid knowledge in environment, health, safety, and relevant laws, plus very good German and English skills.

What is the work environment like at Westlake?

Westlake provides an entrepreneurial environment where employees work together to enhance lives through products and community presence, with site-wide coordination, team leadership in occupational safety, and active support for HSE topics and projects.

What should I include in my application for this position?

Submit complete application documents including resume, certificates, salary expectations, and possible start date via the applicant management system using the 'Apply / Bewerben' button.

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