**HSE Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled HSE Specialist to join our team at Westlake. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health, safety, and environmental well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

• Compliance and Regulatory Expertise: Serve as the technical resource for ensuring compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations at both the state and federal level for the locations you are responsible for.
• Safety Leadership: Work with the HS leadership team to develop recommendations for improvement of procedures, practices, and activities that prevent the effective execution of the plant Health, Safety & Hygiene mission.
• Accident Prevention and Investigation: Assist the site(s) in implementing the Accident Prevention Plan and associated health and safety policies and procedures. Conduct root cause analysis investigations and develop corrective actions.
• Training and Development: Develop and deliver training programs to elevate the safety culture and knowledge of the organization on conformance to policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
• Communication and Collaboration: Consult with plant management on a routine basis to facilitate and support individual plant needs to achieve goals and develop the safety culture. Liaise with plant and governmental officials during inspections and resolution of potential issues.
• Incident Management: Assist in the development of employee safety orientation and training is completed and is effective. Analyze incident data and provide feedback and direction to site to help them focus on key areas for improvement and the development of site Safety Performance Improvement Plans.

• Education and Experience: BS Degree in Business, Environmental, or Safety Management or related field preferred. A closely related field along with a CSP designation would be considered. Experience of 3 - 5 years in health and safety with multi-site responsibility is preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Knowledgeable in Federal, State, fire safety, ANSI standards, and general Workers' Compensation laws. Excellent computer skills with knowledge in Microsoft Office is required.
• Personal Qualities: Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be a self-starter with good time management and communication skills.

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. During active remediation additional requirements may include fit testing for respiratory equipment, chemical suits, face shields, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Moderate travel (20-40%) may be required in the performance of duties.