Sr Process Safety Engineer

Kaneka North America•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Sr. Process Safety Engineer is responsible for providing leadership and compliance oversight with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. This includes process and procedure design to improve safety and health systems to control and minimize occupational and plant chemical risks. This also includes coordinating with other members of the HSSE Department to address PSM matters as necessary, particularly the Sr. HSSE Manager. The Sr. Process Safety Engineer is primarily responsible for supporting compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) rule (29 CFR Part 1910.119), the EPA’s RMP rule (40 CFR Part 68), and various industry guidance such as facility siting (API RP 752). The work includes the application of engineering principles to the technical requirements of the regulations in addition to compliance oversight.

Requirements

Emotional Empathy
Positive Attitude
Excellent Communication Skills
Flexibility / Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills

Responsibilities

Provides oversight and direction for key Process Safety Management (PSM) systems owned by the HSSE Department.
Implements and where necessary develops KNA’S CSR management systems, procedures and process improvements as needed to ensure continuous improvement in all OSHA, PSM, and EPA RMP regulations.
Drives improvement in the site's PSM program through execution of the PSM elements.
Serves as PSM subject matter expert and conducts training regarding PSM fundamentals, procedures, and requirements.
Identifies and analyzes process safety risks that have potential for significant business impact.
Routinely audits all PSM elements to ensure compliance and identify improvements and best practices. Identifies/secures necessary resources needed and leads the effort to close gaps.
Develops innovative process solutions to improve the process safety of plants and processes, particularly when addressing audit and PHA findings.
Conducts statistical analysis on hazards and assists in developing programs, analytical protocols, and management reports.
Works to become knowledgeable in the process chemistry and operating philosophies for new and existing plants and technologies.
Leads, facilitates or participates in site incident investigations to determine root causes of incidents, especially those that are considered PSM in nature. Coordinates incident investigation training.
Directs risk assessment techniques to include Process Hazard Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis, Process Control and Safety Instrumented Systems. Reviews and recommends risk evaluation methods for new projects.
Supports the development of front end design for PSM related projects.
Provides project input concerning process safety requirements included in generally accepted engineering standards such as NFPA, ASME, API, IEC and CGA, to prevent, control and mitigate risks.
When requested, works proactively with operating plants and/or projects department to develop Inherently Safer Technology solutions.
At times, this position can be requested to conduct computer chemical dispersion modeling for PSM/RMP analysis.