Senior Process Safety Engineer

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Requirements

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related Science (e.g., Chemistry, Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene) with 5+ years of experience in a high hazard environment.
Profound knowledge of process safety principles and their practical application, including Process Hazard Analysis, Process Safety Management regulations, incident investigations, and relevant U.S. regulations.
Ability to make formal response to PHA recommendations and audit findings.
Skill in identifying and coordinating appropriate personnel (e.g., Plant Engineers, Process Engineers, Chemists) to achieve process safety goals.
Aptitude for identifying technical process weaknesses and devising effective solutions to address safety deficiencies.
Demonstrated proficiency in technical application, problem-solving, organization, project management, team leadership, computer skills, and communication (both written and verbal).
Understanding of chemical reaction hazards.
Capability to represent the site during regulatory inspections.
Proficiency in developing and implementing action plans to ensure sustainable compliance.
Availability to support continuous operations, including on-call availability during off-shift hours if required.

Responsibilities

Provide process safety support to day-to-day manufacturing and projects.
Ensure process safety at Tippecanoe Laboratories throughout its lifecycle.
Identify and recommend improvements for process safety elements.
Support Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Facility Siting Analyses (FSA), and Incident Investigations.
Conduct process safety calculations using specialized software.
Collaborate on developing process safety standards with internal and external experts.
Provide process safety training to site.
Foster relationships with stakeholders to promote process safety.
Enhance competencies of site engineers and chemists in process safety.
Stay updated on process safety practices through external organizations and training.
Technical review of PHA reports and recommendation management.