Safety Engineer

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) is a leading North American manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins, chlorine and caustic soda - key building blocks for a variety of indispensable products such as plastics, pharmaceuticals and water treatment chemicals. Other OxyChem products include caustic potash, chlorinated organics, sodium silicates, chlorinated isocyanurates and calcium chloride. For every product it makes, OxyChem's market position is No. 1 or No. 2 in the U.S.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Safety Engineer with our Chemical Plant located in Gregory, Texas.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Support and facilitate employee and contractor involvement in safety, health, security, and emergency response systems.
• Provide appropriate HESS leadership, counsel and coaching on HESS related issues, define requirements, interpret regulations and procedures, and assist to define acceptable solutions.
• Assist in special program efforts such as the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program, Responsible CAER, and other regulatory or company programs and processes.
• Supports the development, implementation, and measuring of plant HESS, contractor safety, fire protection, emergency response and services, procedures, practices, projects, and record keeping complying with all applicable codes, standards and acceptable practices.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and continued quality in OxyChem safety process systems.
• Work with plant leadership, personnel, and contract groups to correct and improve performance and practices as applicable.
• Supports the safety process systems through leading and participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, plant audits, and other programs as required.
• Assists in all HESS audits from OxyChem Corporate and regulatory personnel, and represents OxyChem at applicable community, and HESS organizations and functions.
• Supports and facilitate employee involvement in the safety and health systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or related curriculum
• Minimum 4 years safety/environmental experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and regulations, related to HESS.
• Ability to analyze data, comprehend both abstract and concrete concepts, and translate technical information in a manner that can be communicated to non-technical personnel.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Physical requirements - Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Emergency response experience
• ASP/CSP certification
• Good working knowledge of SAP.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.