PSM Specialist

Natgasoline•Beaumont, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Natgasoline, we are more than just a place to work—we're a community. Here, we believe in fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and respect, where every team member feels valued. This role is essential for leading the site’s Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)/Hazard study programs to identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards within processes. The PSM Specialist will provide expertise on process safety risk identification, assessment, and management, implement PSM standards, and develop and manage the risk register. This position also involves educating and training others in process safety, leading investigations of PSM incidents, managing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

Requirements

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a high-hazard process plant environment is required.
Extensive knowledge of process safety management as defined by 29 CFR Part 1910.119 OSHA PSM and 40 CFR Part 68 EPA RMP.
Working experience using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), or similar robust problem-solving tools required.
Knowledge of related standards and codes, e.g., NFPA
Experience in the development and implementation of process safety-related policies.
Strong knowledge of process safety methodologies and tools such as hazard study, LOPA, etc., and experience leading these studies.
Communicating passionately about process safety and positively impacting the culture.
Strong team leadership skills at various organizational levels.
Ability to construct and carry out diverse plans and priorities within specific timetables.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Facilitating change
Problem-solving abilities.
Planning/organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
Computer Causal Learning Software
Software Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
Physical ability to lift 20 lbs. occasionally.
Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequently climbing scaffolds, stairs, and ladders at excessive heights.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection).
Ability to work at heights.
Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time required.
Ability to effectively communicate through various means required.
Work is performed within an office environment and the site’s production areas.
Ability to work in the field.
May have to work in extreme weather as needed.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is preferred.
Experience working within a previous PSM role preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage process safety management by leading the site’s Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)/Hazard study programs to identify, evaluate, and control potential hazards within processes, including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation planning and project implementation, procedure development, compliance auditing, and compliance reporting.
Provide expertise on process safety risk identification, assessment, and management processes.
Implement PSM standards and incorporates best practices from the industry.
Develop and manage the risk register for potential threats and create plans to prevent and mitigate problems.
Educate and develop others in process safety and deliver training to increase PSM knowledge on site.
Lead, manage and facilitate the completion of process hazard identification and risk assessments to develop risk management strategies for the facility by identifying potential or actual adverse process safety hazards.
Lead the development and execution of process safety risks and manages projects to implement mitigation plans.
Manage the PSM and Incident Investigation Software tools.
Lead investigation of PSM incidents, including determination of Root Cause and Corrective action incidents and near misses.
Manage PSM corrective actions developed from Incident Investigations, PHAs, and audits.
Act as site champion and facilitator for RCA’s.
Manage MOCs for PSM-related items.
Ensure PSSR (Pre-Startup Safety Review) is completed for all Management of Change (MOCs).
Ensure that process safety-related documentation for all identified hazards is developed and maintained.
Identify process safety training needs and provide that training through in-house resources or external consultancy.
Act as site point of contact for all process safety-related matters and provides day-to-day advice & direction on process safety issues.
Ensure that an annual program of PHAs is compiled and adhered to, which includes closing out actions related to PSM and completing annual site internal audits.
Provide technical expertise in process hazard studies and capital projects.
Always present a professional image to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation for the company.
Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
Assist other Departments and other administrative personnel as necessary.
Perform other tasks as assigned.