Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) Facilitator

Ascend Performance Materials • Alvin, TX

3d

About The Position

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles, cleaner energy, advanced medical devices, and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer success, we operate responsibly while delivering value through cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact. Position Overview The PHA Facilitator will plan, facilitate, and manage the PHA program at Chocolate Bayou’s Plant Site for Ascend Performance Materials. The PHA is a cornerstone of our overall process safety program and includes planning, execution, and reporting with key stakeholders across the organization. Additionally, this role will collaborate with the company process safety team and site leadership to evolve the PHA program such that the value of the PHA can be realized day-to-day and kept evergreen through programs such as Management of Change (MOC) and Incident Investigation. Targeted Outcomes: Establish a PHA process that delivers a safeguard inventory, approval process and quantitative assessment that results in a reduction in process safety risks. Establish process to measure PHA scoping to ensure key stakeholders are engaged and aligned with the scope Partner with operational leaders to establish effective and engaged PHA teams where operational team members view themselves as empowered and accountable for the success of the PHA

Requirements

• BS degree in engineering or experience in leading team where hazard recognition is a top priority
• Prior experience in executing process PHAs in multiple methodologies primarily integrated HazOp/LOPA within Chemical and/or Refinery Manufacturing Facility
• Understanding of and practice in identifying and managing risks
• A passion for educating people to work more safely
• Ability to motivate others to learn to improve
• Ability to achieve results through others
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational and planning skills, facilitation skills and computer skills
• Innovative, analytical, and detailed oriented
• Ability to travel up to 10% percent annually

Nice To Haves

• Deployment of process safety programs.
• Leadership role in a highly hazardous chemical operations process.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate (Plan, Execute, Report) most or all site PHAs. This includes assisting site teams in developing practical short-term and long-term solutions to address recommendations.
• Partner with leaders to ensure appropriate prioritization of process safety action items and hold action item owners accountable to timely and effective completion of these action items. This includes: Developing site program owners for each of the process safety programs. Setting and tracking goals and metrics for PSM effectiveness improvements. Coordinating process safety training related to program deployment.
• Facilitate effective leadership engagement to ensure ownership of recommendations. This includes highlighting appropriate information to allow leaders to prioritize recommendations.
• Deliver PHA reports that are feasible to use on a day-to-day basis as the foundational hazard analysis for other programs, such as MOC. Thus, allowing for an evergreen PHA.
• Lead tactical development of the company PHA program.
• Support development of other company process safety policies and programs.
• Develop process safety competencies needed to support programs during deployment.
• Facilitate multi-site knowledge sharing.
• Support process safety audits at the operating sites.

Benefits

• At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process.
• We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies.
• Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions.
• Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us.
• We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.
• Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways—all within a stable and growing business.
• Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan.
• And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level