Senior Process Safety Engineer

Chemtrade•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d•$135,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Process Safety Engineer provides Process Safety Management oversight and leadership as part of Chemtrade’s Process Safety Team. The role develops knowledge and systems to improve Process Safety Management, leads Process Hazard Analyses, leads and participates in audits and assessments, and represents Chemtrade at industry forums and conferences. The position is home based in the USA, reports to the Sr Technical Advisor - Process Safety, and may require travel of up to 40%, predominantly within the U.S. and Canada. The role also supports Chemtrade sites and projects with process engineering and process safety expertise, including guidance on technical issues, design and controls, major projects, and sites without onsite engineering. The posted base salary range is $135,000–$145,000, plus bonus and benefits. Chemtrade describes its workplace as committed to safety, sustainability, environmental stewardship, diversity, inclusion, employee well-being, work-life balance, and employees’ personal and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer designation in the candidate’s home region.
At least 5 years of Process Engineering and Process Safety Management experience, including direct operational support in industrial manufacturing.
Experience with PHA software such as PHA-Pro or Stature.
Experience conducting and leading process safety audits.
Strong knowledge of industry codes, standards, and guidelines related to Process Safety and Design.
High attention to detail.
Self-starter.
Ability to troubleshoot when required.
Above-average technical writing and presentation skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to manage through influence.
Ability to travel up to 40%, predominantly within the U.S. and Canada.

Nice To Haves

Functional Safety and SIS design or implementation experience.
Bilingual French/English skills.

Responsibilities

Provide Process Safety Management strategy, standards, guidelines, and execution guidance to site coordinators and site, management, and corporate personnel as part of the Process Safety Team.
Develop and deliver training on Chemtrade’s Process Safety policies, standards, and procedures.
Facilitate Process Hazard Analyses, including HAZOPs, LOPAs, What-Ifs, and Bowties.
Report progress against established Process Safety targets.
Participate in and lead incident investigations.
Develop and implement protocols and processes to assess facility Process Safety performance, including auditing as part of Responsible Care auditing programs.
Represent Chemtrade in industry Process Safety groups, such as CCPS, CIAC Process Safety Network, and other relevant associations.
Monitor developments in Process Safety best practices and incorporate them into Chemtrade’s program as appropriate.
Implement improvements to the Process Safety program to support improved performance.
Use Process Engineering and Process Safety expertise to identify issues, designs, and controls requiring improvement; guide site technical personnel; and recommend or implement solutions.
Provide Process Safety oversight and support for major projects.
Provide process engineering support to sites without onsite engineering.
Work with project managers, site engineers, and corporate resource team members to support successful project execution.
Represent Chemtrade at industry forums and conferences.
Lead and participate in audits and assessments.