Process Safety Management Director

Amrize • Houston, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Process Safety Management (PSM) will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and governance for all PSM and risk management plan (RMP) activities across the Amrize enterprise. Operating within the HSES Department and reporting directly to the VP, Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES), this role is responsible for driving a systematic approach to address risk identification, governance, compliance, mitigation and management of process safety solutions. The Director will design, standardize, and enforce robust management system frameworks for a highly complex industrial footprint—encompassing heavy manufacturing assets, alternative fuels processing, and chemical-intensive operations where fire, deflagration, and chemical containment risks are high. Functionally partnering with Business Unit and Enterprise HSE staff, Regional Teams, and Engineering, the Director will institutionalize a rigorous, data-driven approach to hazard identification, fire risk mitigation, and continuous regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering and operations leadership experience within PSM-covered industrial environments (e.g., chemical manufacturing, materials processing, refining, or heavy industrial sectors).
• 3-5 years of direct industrial experience.
• 5+ years of direct managerial and supervisory experience over cross-functional engineering, HSE, or technical fire/safety teams.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Fire Protection or Chemical Engineering.
• Certified Safety Professional.
• Certified Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Facilitator (HAZOP/LOPA).
• Prior multi-site oversight spanning both bulk material handling and chemical blending/formulation.
• Deep, demonstrable expertise in OSHA 1910.119, EPA RMP regulations, process chemistry, industrial fire dynamics, and safety-critical engineering controls.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards applicable to bulk material handling, dust hazards, and flammable chemical storage/processing.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proven track record of distilling complex chemical and fire hazards into actionable risk-mitigation policies.
• Willingness and capability to travel approximately 50% of the time to interface directly with nationwide facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable translating complex safety and loss-prevention data into simple and actionable terms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead through change, and thrive under pressure in a large, complex and fast-paced environment.
• Must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a unified, risk-based PSM and RMP and industrial fire safety governance framework across all Amrize business units.
• Direct and facilitate high-level Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) using industry-standard methodologies, including HAZOP, What-If, and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
• Oversee corporate compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, including codes for flammable liquids (NFPA 30), combustible dusts (NFPA 660), and hazardous area classifications.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA Risk Management Plans (RMP), and relevant state and local environmental, safety, and fire regulations.
• Oversee corporate Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) to identify, assess, and neutralize chemical, thermal, and fire risks during process modifications or capital expansions.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance teams to optimize mechanical integrity programs for critical safety-instrumented systems (SIS), toxic/combustible gas detection networks, and automated fire suppression/deluge systems.
• Lead complex, high-consequence process safety and fire/explosion incident investigations, utilizing advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques to issue corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the final Subject Matter Expert (SME) on capital deployment and acquisitions, reviewing engineering designs, alternative fuels handling protocols, and chemical manufacturing expansions for safe design.
• Align facility emergency response plans and pre-fire planning with local fire departments and corporate crisis teams to ensure readiness for high-consequence chemical or thermal events.
• Train, coach and mentor engineers, plant managers, HSE leaders and frontline technicians, championing a proactive "safety-first" operational culture.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

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