Global APS HSE Manager

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is advancing good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.

This role provides leadership and coordination to drive the LyondellBasell Goal ZERO vision that meets the needs of the APS business organization. The main objective is to continue to drive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) performance improvement for APS with respect to LyondellBasell employees, contractors and external communities by providing direction, support, coaching and verification of HSE Systems and improvement plans across diverse cultures and regions.

This position will be responsible for maintaining organizational interfaces and alignment with APS Manufacturing Sites with particular emphasis on occupational safety.

A Day in the Life

• Develop, implement and manage APS specific Occupational Safety standards including the roll out of revisions following any reviews.
• Define and coordinate annual HSE objectives for APS, with clear focus on continuous improvement in the areas of occupational safety, health & environment.
• Develop and implement value adding processes to consistently use global applications such as Intelex and Barrier Failure Analysis.
• Lead periodic regional HSE Manager meetings to provide a forum for the sharing and implementation of appropriate best practices and learning from experience.
• Develop and drive comprehensive awareness campaigns, aligned with business needs, to increase knowledge and recognition of APS site hazards.
• Lead and participate, as required, in internal self-assessments and OE audits to identify risks, opportunities and best practices for APS sites.
• Manage the new APS site leader ’90 day’ HSE assessment process and participate in periodic site appraisals.

You Bring This Value

• Site HSE management on a manufacturing site in the (petro) chemical industry.
• Substantial knowledge of HSE processes and management (preferably from within LyondellBasell).
• Knowledge and understanding of Regional HSE differences in the countries where APS operate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lead through influence and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in incident investigation and auditing processes.

Education

• Occupational health and safety, engineering, or science based degree or other similar experience based qualifications.
• An additional professional safety certification is preferred.

Work Experience

• 10-15 years of experience in HSE co-ordination / management in the (petro) chemical industry, additionally some experience within a batch process unit is preferred.
• Time spent in a coaching or leadership role related to risk based processes across multiple locations is preferred.

Languages

• English, additional languages could be an advantage.

Other skills:

• An effective communicator that demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and personal integrity and has the ability to foster a culture of inclusion to conduct business in an ethical way.
• Process focused with the ability to build collaborative teams that can achieve shared objectives within and across different functions and regions.
• Able to demonstrate courage, drive results, build strong relationships and deliver customer‑centric solutions.

What We Offer

We offer an environment where we encourage personal and professional growth and where you will be rewarded for your performance and results. You will have the possibility to work with specialists in all fields to develop innovative solutions and to extend your national and international network. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. LyondellBasell is committed to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) to ensure a positive experience for all employees.