Health, Safety & Environmental Leader-CA-AB,Edmonton

Company Overview

Imagine Everything. Build the Future with Hexion.

At Hexion, we push boundaries, rethink possibilities, and create real impact. We activate science to deliver progress—developing breakthrough solutions that strengthen industries, protect communities, and drive a more sustainable future.

This is where bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to shape what’s next. Whether you're engineering advanced materials, transforming manufacturing technologies, or leading strategic innovation, your ideas and actions leave a lasting mark. We cultivate an inclusive culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring every contribution propels us forward.

We don’t follow the status quo—we challenge it, disrupt it, and improve it. Every role at Hexion is part of something bigger.

We invest in innovation, sustainability, and continuous development—equipping you with the tools, training, and opportunities to excel. With an unwavering commitment to safety, partnership, belonging, and impact, we empower you to lead change and strengthen industries worldwide.

Your Future Starts Here.  

If you’re ready to push limits, reimagine what’s possible, and create the extraordinary, Hexion is where you belong. 

Anything is possible when you imagine everything. 

Position Overview

The HSE Leader plays a critical role for ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations in a chemical manufacturing environment. This role supports the development and implementation of HSE programs, promotes a culture of safety, and ensures operations aligned with provincial and federal standards.

Job Responsibilities

Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

• Conduct regular risk assessments and hazard analyses specific to chemical processes.
• Identify potential exposure to toxic substances, fire risks, and equipment-related hazards.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) Focus on preventing catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, or flammable chemicals.
• Permit-to-Work Systems: Ensure safe execution of high-risk tasks like confined space entry or hot work.
• Behavioral Safety: Promote safe behaviors through coaching and observation programs.

Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Document findings, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

Safety Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver training programs on chemical handling, PPE usage, emergency response, and safe work practices.
• Oversee safety inductions for new employees and contractors.

Emergency Preparedness

• Create and test emergency response plans for chemical spills, fires, and explosions.
• Coordinate drills and ensure readiness of first aid and firefighting equipment.

Environmental Monitoring

• Monitor air and water quality, waste disposal, and emissions.
• Support environmental impact assessments and sustainability initiatives.

Safety Audits & Inspections

• Perform routine inspections of equipment, storage areas, and work practices.
• Ensure proper labeling, containment, and handling of hazardous materials.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Draft and update HSE policies tailored to chemical plant operations.
• Collaborate with management to embed safety culture across departments.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Review contractor HSE plans and ensure compliance during site activities.
• Liaise with external agencies and internal teams to align safety goals.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Track safety performance metrics and trends.
• Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Manage environmental testing, monitoring and sampling. 
• Prepare and submit environmental reports (e.g., NPRI, GHG, annual approval report).
  Oversee waste management in accordance with regulatory regulations.
  Responsible for implementation of environmental approval; maintain documentation and liaise with regulatory agencies.
  Responsible for environmental training and promoting environmental awareness across the site.
  Ensure adherence to local, provincial, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving legislation and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field 

Certifications & Designations required or preferred:

• NCSO, National Construction Safety Officer or CRSP, Canadian Registered Safety Professional, a professional designation from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, or CHSC, Certified Health and Safety
• Consultant or equivalent respected designation.
• Standard First Aid & CPR training.
  WHMIS 2015 – Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training.
  Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, or OHC Level II (Occupational Health Committee) certificate.

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in industrial or chemical plant environments.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and Canadian Environmental regulations, OH&S legislation, hazard identification, incident investigation, and safety audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital safety systems.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
  Ability to work in field conditions, including travel and shift work.

Fit For Duty:

• Physical: Work in all weather conditions. Ability to travel <20%, do site inspections and audits in the field.
• Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles.  
• Temperaments: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness, and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.  Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes, or judgments; and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions, and perform repetitive work.

Other

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

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site and, be at least 18 years of age.  Any offer of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test and background investigation, as well as authorization for the Company to conduct 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. A prior criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment, and the Company will conduct an individualized assessment and reassessment, consistent with applicable law, prior to making any final employment decision.