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Administrator - Sr. Systems (HSE Apps)

Westlake Chemical
United States, Texas, Houston
Jul 08, 2025

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMARY

The Administrator-Sr. Systems is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of HSE systems and other Westlake Web & Enterprise Applications. This role involves planning, coordinating, and assisting in the management of Westlake's Cority, Greenstone, and other Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS/HSE) software systems. Key responsibilities include configuring HSE platforms, managing software enhancements and system upgrades, creating custom reports, and training new system users.

The Administrator will collaborate with subject matter experts, Westlake's support consultants, and system administrators to enhance system reliability, understand configurations and customizations, and document changes. This role oversees all procedures related to identifying, prioritizing, and resolving IT problems, including monitoring, tracking, and coordinating IT response efforts. Additionally, the Administrator-Systems will provide hands-on support to resolve operational issues in Cority and other HSE applications while executing and administering operational HSE policies, procedures, and best practices.

A critical aspect of this role is overseeing the implementation of change management methodologies to facilitate the adoption of new systems and processes. The Administrator will leverage strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to align organizational directives with business goals effectively.

The Administrator-Sr. Systems will also identify, and lead projects aimed at improving Westlake Web & Enterprise Applications. To succeed in this role, the individual should possess a solid understanding of the Environmental, Health, and Safety domain and its IT applications, along with the ability to create a positive user experience. An exceptional Administrator-Sr. Systems will ensure seamless integration and promote efficient online collaboration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Experience in Configuration, implementation, management, upgrade, and support of EHS and Manufacturing applications like Cority, Greenstone, 3E, Sphera ARA, & Etc.
  • Execute and integrate system changes and requirements in the delivery of projects
  • Serve as the technical owner and administrator for EHS applications and other similar technologies as assigned
  • Coordinate response to and resolution of IT incidents and performance issues
  • Strong analytical skills, including a thorough understanding of interpreting customer business needs and translating them into application and operational requirements
  • Coordinate and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to the production environment (SDLC)
  • Maintain all system environments are in sync
  • Conduct research and make recommendations on IT products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
  • Be the system admin for the EHS Systems including technical and functional support for users
  • Manage user security, permissions and location scope
  • Manage the addition of new system modules
  • Assist with project management, road mapping of any new or ongoing EHS Systems projects
  • Manage data feeds from and to Workday and Active Directory
  • Lead monthly meetings for users in Westlake to discuss changes, questions
  • 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 to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams
  • Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • College Degree or 7 years equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Business, or related discipline. Bachelor's degree in IT related field of study preferred.
  • At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a Cority administrator which includes configuration and the development of business rules.
  • At least three (3) years of experience working with various compliance or work management systems experience (i.e., system administration, management, or development)
  • Experience with compliance reporting and data associated with regulations
  • EHS business acumen within chemical industry is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of the following is highly desirable: Audit, Inspections, Action Items, Chemical, Metrics, Waste modules, MOC, ESG
  • At least three (3) years' experience managing data lakes, SQL queries, PowerShell, APIs, Snowflake and the development of PowerBI reports
  • Technical writing experience
  • Superb collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

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. 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.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

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