LS PS CoE- Consequence Analysis Leader

Merck KGaA•Saint Louis, MO

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

The LS Global EHS team is comprised of regional EHS leaders dedicated to the business-level implementation of corporate EHS governance programs. As part of this extended team, you will support the Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence by developing our business's expertise in process safety hazard assessment and consequence analysis. As the Hazard Assessment and Consequence Analysis Leader, you will be responsible for developing a global program and providing guidance and direction to both business leadership and operational sites. Key tasks include developing and delivering internal business-level training programs for the following based on corporate standards: PHA Facilitation Facility Siting Facilitation LOPA completion SIL Calculation Quantitative Consequence Analysis for hazardous releases (Fire, Explosion, Toxic releases) Hazardous Enclosure Assessment (Asphyxiants, toxics, oxidants, flammables, etc.) Serving as a subject matter expert and individual contributor to: Participate in incident investigations as requested Complete LOPA, SIL, and other QCA Develop relationships with third-party consultants capable of supporting such tasks when they cannot be completed internally Develop Life Science best practices for performing these evaluations, including documentation of basis and assumptions used This position offers flexible work arrangements, allowing for hybrid or onsite options.

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering or related field or no degree with 8+ years of relevant work experience.
5+ years of experience with responsibility for implementing process safety programs at a site or business level, with working knowledge of global Process Safety regulatory programs (e.g., OSHA PSM, Seveso III, COMAH, AQ/T 3034-2022).
Experience facilitating PHAs using HAZOP methodology (preference for experience using PHAWorks).
Experience completing quantitative consequence analysis models with the ability to generally describe programs or tools previously used (e.g., PHAST, ALOHA, HYSYS).
Demonstrated history of delivering technical and awareness training on consequence analysis-related topics.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support site programs as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing process safety programs, with a preference for those with experience building and implementing programs.
Experience performing LOPA and SIL calculations based on industry RAGAGEPs.
Experience facilitating DHAs per industry RAGAGEPs.
Experience building consequence analysis modeling tools based on standards and engineering principles.
Ability to build professional relationships with various levels of leadership and site management through digital and in-person platforms.
Proven track record of working in large matrix organizational environments with various stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and meeting management skills.
Experience in one or more of the following chemical manufacturing disciplines: solvents, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biologics.
Ability to don standard plant PPE, including but not limited to head, eye, hand, body, and foot protection for an 8-hour shift.
Ability to work in electrically classified areas if/when necessary.

Responsibilities

PHA Facilitation
Facility Siting Facilitation
LOPA completion
SIL Calculation
Quantitative Consequence Analysis for hazardous releases (Fire, Explosion, Toxic releases)
Hazardous Enclosure Assessment (Asphyxiants, toxics, oxidants, flammables, etc.)
Participate in incident investigations as requested
Complete LOPA, SIL, and other QCA
Develop relationships with third-party consultants capable of supporting such tasks when they cannot be completed internally
Develop Life Science best practices for performing these evaluations, including documentation of basis and assumptions used