Sr. HSES Coordinator

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Kuraray America, Inc.
La Porte, TX, United States
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  • FullTime
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Title: Sr. HSES Coordinator Location: La Porte, TX Who We Are Voted one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary: The Sr. HSES Coordinator focuses on safety programs and processes, safety equipment, and emergency response at the La Porte Site. They will work with the Production, Maintenance, & Technology teams to drive the application of safety procedures in the field through audits, develop and deliver safety training, and work with the Contractor Safety Supervisor to ensure contractor safety information is accurate and updated. Finally, they will drive all emergency response activities at the La Porte site, including training and drills in conjunction with the corporate Emergency Manager.

Responsibilities Safety Programs & Compliance

  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of site safety procedures; ensure timely updates, delivery of training, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
  • Champion safety culture through consistent field presence, auditing Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), hot work and cold work permits, confined space entry, and other operational tasks.
  • Conduct regular safety documentation reviews and develop content for site safety meetings.
  • Audit and continuously improve site safety practices and procedures.
  • Participate in pre-startup safety reviews and safety incident investigations as requested.

Behavior-Based Safety & Contractor Safety

  • Manage and improve the behavior-based safety (BBS) observation system, including data management and communication of results.
  • Enhance contractor safety programs by updating materials in collaboration with the Health and Safety Council (HASC).

Industrial Hygiene

  • Train on and manage industrial hygiene (IH) monitoring equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and calibration in coordination with IH vendors.
  • Assist with annual third-party IH monitoring activities.

Emergency Preparedness & Fire Protection

  • Organize and facilitate quarterly site drills, tabletop exercises, and accountability drills; complete post-drill critiques and required documentation.
  • Oversee fire protection systems, including coordination of annual testing and tracking of repairs.

Onboarding, Security & Administration

  • Conduct HSES orientations for all new employees on-site.
  • Enforce site security standards, managing badging for employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Manage document control and recordkeeping in accordance with site and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead digitalization initiatives to streamline and modernize safety processes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED; degree in HSE or related field preferred
  • 1-3 years of related experience in HSE activities and regulatory requirements
  • 1-3 years of related experience in chemical manufacturing facility
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication, presentation, interpersonal, creative thinking, consulting, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent problem-solving/decision-making skills.
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.

Competencies

  • Customer Focus

  • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

  • Business Insight

  • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.

  • Cultivates Innovation

  • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

  • Action Oriented

  • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

  • Ensures Accountability

  • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

  • Drives Results

  • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance

  • Collaborates

  • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

  • Values Difference

  • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

  • Communicates Effectively

  • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

  • Courage

  • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

  • Instills Trust

  • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

  • Situational Adaptability

  • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please apply online at: http://www.kuraray.us.com/careers/ Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer disability/protected veteran status.

No third-party candidates accepted.

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