Process Safety Engineer

Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing•Vicksburg, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ergon Refining, Inc. is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain programs, procedures, work processes, tracking mechanisms, and reporting associated with Process Safety Management (PSM) & Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs at Ergon Refining, Inc. in Vicksburg, MS. This role involves ensuring compliance with PSM and RMP requirements, promoting safe work habits, and applying knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and procedures. The engineer will participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and audits, as well as manage and revise programs like Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs). They will also facilitate refinery safety systems, including alarm management, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and relief systems, and contribute to the Process Safety Leadership Team.

Requirements

B.S. in Technical or Engineering field
3-5 years PSM and/or RMP experience
Knowledge of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard
Knowledge of EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP) standard
Knowledge of OSHA's industry accepted safe work practices
Knowledge of refinery process equipment
Knowledge of applicable API refinery recommended work practices
Ability to lead incident investigations and perform root cause analysis
Good oral and written communication skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to work well with others and maintain a "Team" relationship
High level of proficiency or ability to learn computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, database programs
Must have successfully completed and passed a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Site Services Manager as needed to ensure that ERI is compliant with the requirements of PSM and RMP
Promote and maintain safe work habits and a "safety first" attitude with regard to process safety and personal safety
Provide knowledge and practical application of existing laws, regulations and procedures relating to process safety
Attend process safety committee meetings and conferences to stay current on industry issues and work practices
Participate as a team member for incident investigations and serve as investigation team leader when needed
Perform root cause analysis and provide solutions to prevent or mitigate causes
Responsible for the evaluation, maintenance and revision of the MOC Program, including PSSRs, to ensure conformance with the program and continuous improvements as needed to increase program efficiency
Participate in unit PHA/LOPA meetings and communicate results of the analysis to affected plant personnel
Participate in audits of process safety programs
Participate in Management of Change meetings and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
Assist in tracking recommendations and action items from audits, investigations, MOCs, and process hazard analysis to ensure timely closure and evidence of completion
Develop and revise process safety documented programs, procedures, forms and other controlled documents to address deficiencies and areas of noncompliance
Facilitate, maintain and manage refinery safety systems in LOPA such as alarm management, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), critical check valves, relief system design, and relief valves
Facilitate, maintain and manage instrument bypass instruction program, orifice plate management program and other critical programs related to process safety
Participate as a member of the Process Safety Leadership Team and attend meetings to review incidents, MOCs, PHA/LOPA status and other PSM/RMP information as directed by the Site Services Manager
Provide support to other process safety element champions as needed to ensure that information on the status of the various elements is available for periodic management review meetings
Assist in the development, evaluation, and communication of all process safety