Specialist - PSM

Energy Transfer•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Specialist - PSM reports to the EH&S Department’s Process Safety Director and works independently and as part of the Process Safety team. The role provides Engineering and Field Operations with process hazard analysis services, including PHA, PHA revalidations, LOPA, and hazard reviews. It also assists OSHA- and EPA-regulated facilities with managing, coordinating, and implementing the elements of the PSM standard and EPA Risk Management Plan requirements to support regulatory compliance. The position conducts internal PSM and RMP compliance audits; participates in and leads process hazard analyses and incident investigations; facilitates Management of Change and pre-startup safety reviews; and develops performance indicators and emergency response plans. Travel to Company facilities is required and may exceed 50 percent. The usual work environment is a normal office setting, with occasional visits to industrial or manufacturing settings. Those visits may involve exposure to materials and chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment. The employee must be able to remain stationary for prolonged periods, sitting or standing, for 50% of the time.

Requirements

For Specialist/Analyst level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5–8 years of relevant job-related experience.
For Senior Specialist/Analyst level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience, including PSM incident investigations and methodologies.
Knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulations.
Certified PSM and RMP auditor.
Knowledge of engineering codes and standards, including REGAGEPs.
Ability to prioritize tasks and objectives.
Ability to work independently with little oversight.
Dependable and self-motivated.
Ability to travel overnight to Company facilities.
Ability to work as a team player.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional, courteous attitude.
Ability to perform in a collaborative environment.
Professionalism.
Customer service mentality.
Proficiency in reading and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

Nice To Haves

Formal PSM 1910.119 training.
Formal EPA 40 CFR Part 68 training.
PHA Leader training.
Midstream processing and equipment knowledge.
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and handling knowledge.
Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

Provide Engineering and Field Operations with hazard analysis services, including PHA, PHA revalidations, LOPA, and hazard reviews.
Assist OSHA- and EPA-regulated facilities with managing, coordinating, and implementing the elements of the PSM standard and EPA Risk Management Plan requirements.
Conduct internal PSM and RMP compliance audits.
Participate as a team member in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).
Facilitate the Management of Change process.
Facilitate pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) for new facilities and expansions.
Participate in and lead PSM incident investigations, including root cause failure analysis.
Develop and implement key performance indicators to track progress of facility PSM programs.
Develop Emergency Response Plans and coordinate them with local emergency provider committees (LEPC).
Travel to various Company facilities, with travel exceeding 50 percent.