Process Safety Engineer

The Process Safety Engineer works with the Process Safety Coordinator to develop and administer the site Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, based on OSHA PSM standard and EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations. The PSM program is used to reduce the risk of incidents resulting in catastrophic consequences to people, environment, assets or Company reputation by leading continuous improvement in the overall management of process safety. The Process Safety Engineer collaborates across departments and groups to implement initiatives; in addition the PSM Engineer quickly adapts to short-term needs while balancing long-term strategic priorities. 1. Oversight of Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for the site: Monitors 5-year cyclical PHA process Directs risk assessments techniques to include Process Hazards Analysis (PHA), Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Provides consequence modeling of process safety incidents 2. Serves as PSM subject matter expert and conducts training regarding PSM fundamentals, procedures, and requirements: Onboarding of all new employees in the PSM process Supports Management of Change (MOC) Process and PSSRs 3. Leads, facilitates or participates in site incident investigations to determine root causes of incidents, especially those that are considered PSM in nature. 4. Routinely audits all PSM elements to ensure compliance and identify improvements and best practices. Identifies/secures necessary resources needed to assist in ensuring PSM compliance. 5. Develops and implements management systems, procedures and process improvements as needed to ensure continuous improvement in all OSHA, PSM, and EPA RMP regulations in conjunction with corporate standards. 6. Risk Management and Audit Compliance: Works closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to provide guidance regarding risk assessment methodologies, equipment design, and auditing of safety critical barriers; Coordinates the development of the Facility Siting review and implements follow up activities; Coordinates annual inspections with insurance underwriters and associated activities to mitigate identified risks; Coordinates response activities to the s