PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

Global manufacturer of agricultural plant-based ingredients and excipients used in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutritional products industries is looking for a full time Process Safety Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PSM, OSHA, and Root Cause Analysis. Experience in the chemical, food, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries is . A Process Safety Engineer's job responsibilities include pursuing a deep understanding of process and design of the manufacturing process and must be able to solve problems and evaluate the operating process for compliance with safety and environmental regulations. - The company has several facilities in the US - This position is located in IOWA at their largest US facility.

Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility of the Process Safety Engineer will be to develop and implement safety procedures for the company's manufacturing operations while working in a team to develop processes to streamline production operations.
• Utilize tools such as root cause, OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) rules
• Efforts around Dust Hazards (Analysis, risk reduction, trainings
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential hazards
• Investigate accidents and incidents and develop corrective actions
• Maintain compliance with all applicable safety regulations and standards
• Providing oversight to MOC by maintaining and auditing MOC and Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR) records and procedures
• Provide training and education to employees on safety procedures

Qualifications:

• US - Canadian Visa or Green card authorization required - No sponsorship is offered
• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferable Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical industries
• Proficiency in PSM, OSHA, and Root Cause Analysis
• Deep understanding of PSM, OSHA, NFPA, ASME, API standards and codes
• Knowledge of RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills