Safety Supervisor

SUMMARY

The position provides support to the other departments and operating units relative to safety compliance and safe execution of work. Individuals in this position provide supervision to other safety department personnel such as Safety Technicians. Individual will routinely interact with individuals as well as functional groups executing all types of activities in the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Supervision:

· Implement training and development programs for safety department personnel reporting to the position.

· Conduct annual performance evaluation for safety department personnel reporting to the position.

· Supervise safety department personnel in daily work.

Field Support:

· Participates in the safe work permitting process by being actively involved in the development of Safe Work Permits, including sign-off responsibilities.

· Participates in the Job Safety Analysis process and helps ensure completion of high quality and documented JSA's.

· Frequently conducts safe-work, system and work condition audits.

· Participates in Pre-start-up Safety Reviews (PSSR's).

· Acts as safety resource to the various customers of the HSE Department by providing effective solutions, answers and inputs as necessary to address concerns and or obstacles to safe work.

· Assist in accident, injury, near miss, and unsafe conditions investigations.

Training:

· Provide / assist with the delivery of safety related training to Westlake employees and contractors as needed.

Emergency:

· During an emergency, fill functional needs necessary for the complex to address the situation in a safe and efficient manner.

Relief:

· Assume duties of other Department members as needed during sickness, vacation, and other departmental absences.

· Assist in developing and revising HSE procedures.

· Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on-site. Whenever appropriate, promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected. Attend Monthly Safety meetings to help prevent off-site and on-the-job accidents.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

· Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

· Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

· Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities

· Initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

· Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

· Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

· Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

· A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.

· M.S. in Safety or related fields and minimum of 5 years of experience; or B.S. in Safety and minimum of 10 years of experience.

· Obtained or plan to obtain certification as a Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) / Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and subsequently Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

· Requires skills necessary to educate and train employees in general health and safety principles and techniques.

· Multi-task orientated.

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.