What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Environmental Manager position at Westlake?
Job Overview
The Health and Environmental Manager is a critical role at Westlake, responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees while maintaining environmental compliance. This position requires a strong background in occupational health and safety, with experience in managing multi-site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical resource for OSHA and environmental regulations, ensuring compliance across all sites.
- Develop and implement procedures to prevent injuries, incidents, and protect employee safety and Company assets.
- Collaborate with the HSE leadership team to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for achieving a zero-injury work environment.
- Analyze incident data to inform site-level Safety Performance Improvement Plans.
- Train employees on safety-related subjects, including new hire safety orientation.
- Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring employees follow established safety rules and guidelines.
- Stay up-to-date with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Environmental or Safety Management, or a related field (CSP designation considered).
- 5-10 years of experience in health and safety with multi-site responsibility.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, fire safety, ANSI standards, and Workers' Compensation laws.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to write reports and present information effectively.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and deal with problems involving concrete variables.
