HSSE Manager - Palestine, Texas

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant's vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant's international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic 'start up' atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety

About the position We are looking for an HSSE Manager to ensure a safe, healthy and compliant work environment at our Palestine, Texas and Odessa, Texas facility. This position is based in Palestine, Texas. Travel to Odessa, Texas approximately 5%. Some plant experience with an engineering degree or a seasoned HSSE professional with proven experience in a chemical plant or chemical manufacturing facility will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, manages and monitors site Health, Safety, and Environmental programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA, EPA, DHS, DOT, TCEQ and other applicable requirements
• Ensures the organization complies with all current regulations and that all employees and contractors are aware of the requirements and are prepared to follow procedures
• Supports implementation of overall strategy for environmental permitting and compliance for construction and operations of natural gas and liquids pipeline infrastructure.
• Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and designs programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent injuries caused by chemical, physical, or ergonomic factors
• Coordinates emergency response activities including emergency response personnel training, drills and procedures
• Supports operations and maintenance personnel in conducting job hazard analysis, health and safety inspections and pre-start-up safety reviews
• Assesses and conducts industrial hygiene monitoring throughout the site
• Coordinates the facility behavioral based safety program. Specifically, conducts and coordinates safety observations, analyzes plant safety data and develops the programs aimed at correcting at-risk behaviors
• Conducts and / or participates in incident investigations and root cause analysis
• Facilitates the site's hot work, LOTO, confined space entry and hazardous line break permitting programs
• Performs required HSE audits and ensures gaps are identified and corrective actions are completed
• Coordinates safety equipment and fire water system inspections
• Special projects, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, preferred
• Certified Safety Professional or equivalent experience preferred, but not required
• Related work experience, in a chemical plant environment
• Familiar with OSHA, EPA, DHS, DOT, TCEQ regulations
• Ability to properly perform and document incident investigation
• Experience in implementing and sustaining Behavioral Based Safety Programs
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
• Ability to respond to plant HSE needs during off-hours
• Strong aptitude in interpretation and implementing existing and new regulations
• Ability to establish written procedures needed to implement OSHA and EPA regulations
• Good understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements and governmental audit processes
• Strong Air, Hazardous/Special Waste and Wastewater regulatory knowledge and experience preferred
• Familiarity with batch and continuous processing a plus
• Good understanding of HSE Management Systems designed to promote continuous improvement in environmental processes - especially ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Ability to produce results independently and through others
• Creative problem-solving abilities at strategic functional and technical levels
• Ability to perform a variety of duties and multi-task in a matrix organization
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multiple projects, shifting priorities environment
• Accepts responsibility for the direction, control, and/or planning of an activity
• Deals with people at different levels beyond giving and receiving instruction

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits through Cigna.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yearly roll over (cannot be combined with FSA)
• Health advocacy and services
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short term disability insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other company paid programs including identity theft resolution, travel assistance, will preparation, discounts on gym membership and equipment, massage therapy, nutrition programs and smoking cessation.