HES&S Manager (Direct Air Capture – Stratos)

Description

OxyChem is hiring at the landmark STRATOS (DAC) Direct Air Capture facility in the Permian Basin, seeking those who can apply their technical, managerial, process and safety experience to an important new frontier industry. This is your chance to not only play a vital role at a 100+ year-old company, but to also be a part of history. 

(DAC) Direct Air Capture uses proven industrial processes to remove carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from ambient air. This CO₂ can then be stored safely and securely underground or used to make things we all need in everyday life. These facilities are important because they help enable companies in hard-to-abate industries to reach their global climate targets. 

STRATOS is on track to become the world’s largest Direct Air Capture facility. Currently under construction, it is designed to capture up to 500,00 tons of atmospheric CO₂ annually and is expected to be commercially operational in mid-2025. Oxy subsidiary 1PointFive will own the facility, with OxyChem responsible for its operation and maintenance. 

In addition to the chance to work at this momentous new complex, Oxy offers a competitive total rewards package that includes: 

• Medical/dental/vision with HSA & FSA options
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO Program
• Company paid holidays
• Wellness Program
• Educational assistance program
• Begin investing to your 401(K) and Retirement on your first day with combined 14% company matching
• Diverse and inclusive environment with growth and learning opportunities 
• Flexible schedules
• Pregnancy Leave, Bonding Leave and Family Care Leave

Description

As the HESS Manager at our Direct Air Capture facility in Ector County, TX you will:

• Implement effective management of Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental stewardship throughout all levels of the organization
• Ensure appropriate reporting and follow-up of elements to meet facility, corporate, federal and state safety and environmental requirements necessary for compliance, continuous improvement, and to minimize injury and illness to personnel and damage to property and equipment
• Coordinate the development, implementation and measurement of Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environment, and Emergency Response and Services, procedures, practices, projects, and record-keeping compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and accepted practices
• Maintain regulatory compliance and continued quality in Oxy HESS process systems and serve as the facility Responsible Care Coordinator
• Audit areas of performance in Process and Personnel Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Compliance, Emergency Response and Services, record keeping, procedures, inspections, incident reporting and investigations to determine program efficiencies
• Serve as the primary contact for all safety, health, and environmental compliance audits from Oxy and regulatory personnel and represent the facility at applicable HESS-related organizations and functions in the industry and local community
• Coordinate plant committees and inspection programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and corporate standards
• Manage permit compliance and required periodic reporting and applications related to environmental emissions and discharges that are submitted to government agencies
• Coordinate special program efforts such as the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program and other distinctive regulatory or company programs and processes
• Lead the organization to a zero injury and zero environmental impact by displaying personal, team, and job competencies with a positive results-oriented attitude
• Manage plant security activities following corporate guidelines while working with governmental agencies and local authorities
• Ensure adequate emergency response facilities, capabilities, and emergency services are available to the facility
• Prepare and administer the HESS budget, support facility cost reduction, synergy, and low-cost provider initiatives and approve expenditures for materials and services required to maintain safe and compliant operations

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Safety, Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree, with a minimum of 10 years experience
• Must be knowledgeable of industrial hygiene, OSHA, chemistry, environmental regulations, engineering, chemical process safety and mechanical crafts
• Must be on-call 24 hours/day
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 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 and be able to respond to visual and audible alarms

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional 
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience

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Oxy 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.

Job

 – HES

Primary Location

 – United States-Texas-Notrees

Organization

 – OXY CHEM

Schedule

 – Full-time