Process Safety Management (PSM) Advisor

PBF Energy

About The Position

Process Safety Management (PSM) Advisor Responsible for the implementation, auditing, promotion, integration and revisions of the refinery Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, Risk Management Plan (RMP) as well as supporting all company standards and industry practices. This involves developing a global perspective of refinery operations and working with the HSE Team, Engineering Group, Operations Shift Teams, and Maintenance Organization to maintain and enhance the process safety culture of the refinery.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical engineering preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a technical capacity in the refining or petrochemical industry is required.
A working knowledge of refinery processes is preferred.
The candidate is expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
Good organizational and writing skills are necessary to track and document compliance activities.
Working knowledge of Microsoft software is required.
Experience with process hazard analyses studies by various techniques is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of design, technical support and troubleshooting for petrochemical/refining operations
Knowledge of the key hazards and process safety features of typical refinery process equipment
Knowledge of process safety design and engineering practices and the relevant industry standards (e.g. API, BS, EN, NFPA)
Experience in the use of appropriate analysis techniques
Risk assessment and mitigation
Hazard and Operability review
Field process safety assessments
Fire protection and safe operations reviews
Incident investigations
Safety review of new project facilities
Hazardous area classification reviews

Responsibilities

Evaluate incidents, events, and operational results for metrics and tracking purposes as well as recommendations for modifications to refinery and PBF Energy policies, procedures and training.
Manage and coordinate the ongoing maintenance of all OSHA PSM and EPA Risk Management Program elements including: Employee Participation Plans, Written Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs), Written Operating Procedures, Training and Documentation, Contractor Requirements, Pre-startup Safety Review, Mechanical Integrity, Hot Work Permits, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, Compliance Audit, Trade Secrets, and Emergency Planning and Response. Monitor compliance progress and encourage timely completion of requirements.
Provide leadership and guidance for federal and state PSM and RMP, program elements to ensure compliance with the elements and consistency throughout the refinery.
Liaison for any interface required with OSHA and EPA RMP agencies.
Drive site improvement in the areas of Process Safety and assist the refinery with the application of new process safety technology and risk assessment tools
Provide technical expertise, guidance, and assistance to reduce risk and for safe and reliable facilities and operations.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs) studies.
Provide guidance and coordinate the ongoing maintenance of the Management of Change (MOC) program and record keeping including auditing, training and reporting.
Participate in circuit PSM compliance audits.
Lead or participate in incident investigations.
Review ongoing program elements to ensure that they are being followed and any required documentation is properly updated and filed.
Ensure that action items stemming from compliance audits or other PSM related activities are properly scheduled and implemented in a timely manner.