Sr. Safety Engineer

Date: Dec 17, 2024

Location:

Diboll, TX, US

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

The Safety Engineer’s primary objective is to lead and guide all site safety activity. This role is critical to identification of and execution of projects identified to reduce safety hazards in the process areas. In addition, the execution of Hexion’s strategic and tactical plan for all Health, Safety and Security matters for the manufacturing site will be a key objective. The successful candidate understands the regulatory and tactical overlap of the Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Process Safety regulations. The Safety Engineer partners with and is a resource for Safety/Operations training at the site. This position fosters a culture of engagement, empowerment, partnership and compliance through direction and oversight of programs that support Hexion’s primary goal of a compliant and incident-free workplace. The Safety Engineer plans and directs activities ensuring alignment with the corporation’s EHS goals and initiatives at the manufacturing site. The position provides leadership, coaching and technical expertise to site leadership teams and site associates to meet these goals.

Job Responsibilities

Assess facility operations for regulatory applicability, and local regulatory compliance with health, safety and security requirements
Provide ongoing observations/coaching to associates to drive safety improvements and improve safety performance for the site
Partner with the site to deliver safety/operations training to associates; identify KPIs for measurement of success
Partner with Global Engineering team to identify, design and execute projects to reduce safety hazards in the workplace
Engage with associates at all levels to drive and support health and safety programs (e.g., workplace safety and contractor administration)
Assist in the development and lead implementation of health and safety programs
Actively participate on EHS project teams
Ensure delivery of safety training programs to instruct employees in site EHS policies and procedures
Focus on promoting and supporting an EHS culture from within by driving the implementation of core EHS programs, policies and initiatives
Lead incident investigations and drive corrective action through cause mapping and 5-why analysis
Be an active, engaged part of the site leadership team by interacting with associates remotely and in the field

Competencies

Leadership:

Provide tactical direction and health and safety leadership for facilties
Identify improvement opportunities and drive projects/programs to achieve improved metrics
Establish communication channels to ensure execution of EHS strategic initiatives, projects and expectations
Develop partnerships with site associates and site leaders
Actively engage and coach associates to drive a positive and safe culture
Participate on Corporate teams and initiatives, as applicable

Operational EHS Management

Support regional execution of health and safety performance & cultural metrics
Local subject matter expert for key health and safety programs
Actively engage associates and site teams in the field
Provide opportunities for positive recognition
Lead and facilitate incident investigations and ensure a robust process is in place to determine corrective and preventive actions
Leads PHAs and other PSM processes to ensure EHS matters are fully addressed at all sites
Provide oversight and management of site health and safety related action items
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Safe Work Permitting process, Life Saving Rules, and other safety and environmental procedures
Participate in development and execution of site capital expense process relating to health and safety

Regulatory Compliance:

Support compliance assurance programs for all applicable local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
Have a working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and its applicability in chemical/industrial settings
Have a working knowledge of security requirements in chemical/industrial settings
Have a basic understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations to support the intersection of environmental regulations with health and safety compliance

Auditing and Management Systems:

Track and act on standardized EHS performance & cultural metrics on a routine basis consistent with company requirements
Identify and implement initiatives to drive continuous improvement
Administer, plan, coordinate, and execute company adopted EHS management systems & ensure the site complies and meets deadlines on all management systems
Conduct periodic assessments of sites’ EHS programs including contractor activities
Support the corporate audit program and regulatory audits as needed

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years’ experience as a health and safety professional in a Chemical Manufacturing environment
Experience in Process Safety Management required
Demonstrated knowledge and application of health and safety regulations
Ability to work in fast paced environment and self-directed at times
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to effectively engage and build trust with all levels in the organization
Ability to lead and influence project teams and program execution
Passion for recognizing and leading positive change
Aptitude to lead and make challenging decisions in any situation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field such as electrical, industrial, chemical, or mechanical OR two-year technical degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Professional engineer (PE) license and/or professional certifications (CSP/ASP) is a plus

Travel

Up to 25% domestic travel

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.