Sr. Process Safety Engineer

Corden Pharma Colorado • Boulder, CO, US, CO

5d • $120,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Process Safety Engineer provides process safety engineering technical expertise and leadership to ensure Corden facilities are operated in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees and the public; protects the environment; and provides regulatory compliance. Collectively, the position will encompass process safety through all phases of the process - design, installation, operation, decommissioning, maintenance, and training- including manufacturing, processing, handling, and storing of hazardous chemicals. Priority will be placed on creating, executing, and maintaining systems that provide the foundation for the proactive identification, evaluation, and mitigation/prevention of chemical releases that could occur as a result of failures in processes, procedures, or equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from a 4-year college or university is required.
• Five years’ experience in Chemical Plant Process Engineering/Support Functions, including 3 years of direct experience with Process Safety responsibilities.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a Manufacturing environment including process safety responsibilities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to provide leadership in all process safety aspects of manufacturing processes
• Coaches, mentors, and trains less experienced engineers and other operations personnel on PSM subjects
• Demonstrated ability to develop a range of engineering options for compliance that will allow the company to develop a PSM Program that addresses site specific needs
• Process Hazard Analysis Leader training and demonstrated ability to effectively lead Process Hazard Analysis Teams
• Experience with process engineering support for chemical manufacturing processes
• Strong working knowledge with OSHA's 1910.119 standard and regulatory letters of interpretations in addition to other sound engineering practices consistent with recognized codes and standards. Ability to read, understand, and explain regulatory documents and propose, defend, and implement cost-effective solutions
• Demonstrated technical competence and ability to learn new processes, technical subject matter, and ability to apply broad technical knowledge to solve specific problems
• Demonstrated hands-on approach: emphasizing cost effectiveness and high-quality standards
• Results oriented: ready and willing to accept and fulfill challenging problem-solving responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills: Prepares clear and well-organized reports on extensive independent work. Provides presentations for audiences, both inside and outside of the company, including upper management and customers
• Demonstrated ability to manage several complicated projects concurrently
• Demonstrated understanding to explain/articulate the PSM requirements to others within the company who need to understand PSM issues
• Demonstrated skills in problem-solving; negotiations; initiative; and strong written and verbal communications with employees at all levels of the organization. The ability to resolve complex problems with competing priorities; and influence others to adopt the solutions in a collaborative manner
• Ability to successfully lead project teams to develop and achieve clearly defined goals
• Advises management regarding opportunities and advances in PSM
• Utilizes innovative and constructive thinking to define problems and develop a course of action
• Applies sound, broad-based technical principles to complex, non-routine assignments
• Makes significant impact on manufacturing site as demonstrated by cost reduction, increased safety, and innovation
• Seeks out opportunities to learn manufacturing needs and methods that facilitate process improvements

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance standards
• Define and prioritize site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, and audit findings. Work with site resources to integrate these efforts into the manufacturing and development organizations
• Provide functional oversight and guidance for PSM elements under the ownership of other departments
• Develop and deliver PSM-required employee training. Establish means and methods for sharing relevant safety knowledge and lessons learned from industry experience. Develop the necessary process safety expertise, judgment, and initiative within the Corden workforce to continually strengthen the Process Safety Program
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve process safety policies, procedures, and systems. Ensure that the established PSM Program also meets the business needs of Corden. Establish relationships with other process safety resources within and outside of Corden to gain additional knowledge of industry practices, and to provide guidance and knowledge in return
• Provide process safety technical and regulatory expertise to all Corden employees
• Establish, maintain, and enhance systems for managing change so that the safety and risk controls originally designed into the facility is maintained or enhanced
• Develop systems for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating/preventing hazards to human life, the environment, and/or the business
• Establish a program to periodically assess all aspects of the PSM Program to ensure it meets site and regulatory requirements. Develop a system for addressing any identified deficiencies
• Lead risk assessment and incident investigation teams and follow implementation of recommendations
• Identify and coordinate needed physical testing of new raw materials, isolated and non-isolated intermediates, and final products for hazards data. Develop systems for safely handling and using hazardous materials in conjunction with process resources

Benefits

• 401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance PPO/HSA
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• ID Theft Protection
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior