Process Safety Engineer

Job titleProcess Safety EngineerLocation North West, OHORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Process Safety Engineer is part of the Safety, Health, and Environmental team at the Ohio site and is responsible for the overall coordination and management of Process Safety at the site. The position will lead and support Process Hazard Analyses (PHA's), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA's), Management of Change (MOC) process and Risk Assessments amongst others. The Process Safety Engineer will support driving resolution of PSM issues by interfacing with plant personnel, leading Process Safety audits.Major challenge is to help drive the safety culture changes on site as we drive towards an injury and incident free workplace. The incumbent needs to challenge status quo thinking and identify and drive improvements in PSM programs and Systems while being a team player and serving all stakeholders on site.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working across the organization (team members, other employees, and managers) to help an organization advance the effectiveness and efficiency of PSM Systems and reducing risk.The Total Quality Management System shall be incorporated into all job activities. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIESChampions the clients Safety Principles and the Culture of Prevention.Acts as the site's designated Independent Process Safety Technical Authority.Adheres to and complies with Global Life Saving RulesEnsure safe operation and maintenance activities by managing all aspects of the 14 elements of PSM.Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs) for processes to meet both internal and external regulatory schedule requirements while providing the necessary documentation, completing management reviews, and issuing reports to meet established deadlines.Assist addressing needs for Safety Instrumented System (SIS) documentation and supporting Safety Integrity Level (SIL) scenario analysis.Support PHA-LOPA action items in the scenario evaluation and challenge reviews to ensure alignment with our clients practices. Drive action items to timely completion and assist with the development of solid technical solutions.Work with the site's Leadership Team to establish site PSM ObjectivesFacilitate Process Safety Committee meetingsLead Management of Change program by participating in the gatekeeping, approval process and identification/resolution of opportunities for improvement.Support and provide oversight for Pre-Start Up Safety Reviews (PSSR).Develop and implement strategy for managing Process Safety Information (PSI).Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for each element of PSM covering both system health and regulatory compliance.Develop reports for site Leadership and site teams regarding compliance status and opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with PSM Element Owners to develop goals and improvement plans for individual elements.Develop and implement self-assurance activities at the site, including training, to maintain ongoing compliance and to identify trends.Conduct routine assessments to ensure compliance with Facility Siting standards.Maintain and update site's Risk Management Plan (RMP)Plan and execute periodic compliance audits to ensure compliance with legal requirements and the clients standardsAssess potential compliance risks and improvement opportunities then develop and execute action plans with site teams to close gapsAssess site policies and procedures to ensure that appropriate SHE risks and compliance issues are adequately addressed then develop and execute action plans with site teams to close gapLead and support SHE and PSM incident investigations.Participate in business planning processes, such as capital planning, so that current and future regulatory demands are includedNetwork with other client sites to share best practices, enhance network operation, and determine ways to implement value-added ideas.Perform other work-related tasks as required.Participate in audits and interviews including clients safety Principals, OSHA, etc.SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREDEducation/ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required5+ years of PSM related experience required and plant work experienceExperience in Process Safety Management programs/protocols and familiarity with the 14 elements of PSM.Experience in the petrochemical industry is preferred.Highly proficient in Office 365 Collaboration Tools, and similar applications and databases.High knowledge level of chemical industry safety policies and procedures, manufacturing processes, products, and raw materialsIn compliance with the clients COVID protocols, you must be fully vaccinated (2 week past your last dose of COVID vaccine) prior to your start date.Skills/CompetenciesDemonstrates strong commitment to SHE excellence and a passion for Process Safety.Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated competency in communicating with all levels of the organization.Ability to work as a team member to evaluate complex tasks and/or incidents and develop lessons learned and recommended action items for prevention of reoccurrencePrevious experience managing projects or programs in chemical manufacturingTechnical & Functional Skills, including a strong SHE regulatory backgroundGood interpersonal skills requiredInteracts well with all levels of the organizationTEC Group International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. If you are applying via iPhone/iPad, please email your CV to vacancies@tecgroup.net Apply Now