Regional Process Safety Specialist

AZAD is seeking a Regional Process Safety Specialist for a full-time permanent employment position based in Calvert, KY. This position is full-time on-site in Calvert, KY. Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.The annual salary range for this position is between $100k-$105k depending on related qualifications and experience. Summary : This individual is responsible for the application and implementation of ongoing compliance with company Process Safety Standards, the regulatory Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs. This position will interface with relevant third parties such as consultants and auditors retained by the Company, as well as with facility and corporate leadership. This role will also require very strong subject matter expertise, regarding process safety and risk management planning - both as industrial disciplines and regulatory mandates for these areas. The Regional Process Safety Specialist also requires a detailed understanding of facility operating, engineering, maintenance, and planning processes, plus the ability to identify and communicate PSM and RMP ramifications of existing, new, and modified processes. Moreover, this position will require an aptitude for “walking the plant” and partnering with company personnel, contractors, and visitors, to increase education on facility processes and PSM and RMP issues and solutions related to those processes. The position requires regular interface with virtually all departments of the facility, as well as interface with initiatives within company's Global and Regional Safety departments. This role will report directly to the Director of Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity with primary responsibility for the process safety program at Calvert City, KY. Essential Functions : PSM Program Development and Management : Lead the Process Safety Management (PSM) program improvements and implementation of processes, through sharing and facilitating best practices among different plants and by creating the best means and / or channels for communications to serve this purpose. Responsible or co-responsible for application of all 14 elements of OSHA PSM , though unregulated, process safety risks and process safety activities regulated under alternative regulatory PSM Training Development and Communication : Train and strengthen site process safety resources in their process safety related duties including company process safety and specific Procedures, Directives, and PoliciesProvide training to employees and contractors (as required) to assure understanding and compliance with legal obligation under PSM / RMP as well as conformance with company Process Safety () and be an active support ensuring safe work practices throughout contractors' work on Company projects.Safe Reviews, Audits, and Investigation Participation : Lead or participate with required compliance audits of the PSM / RMP covered (PHA) by providing expert support in PHA methodologies, such as WSA (company Safety Analysis).Provide support for LOPA reviews of those risk scenarios requiring further assessment post PHA review as requested by sites or (Off-Site Consequence Analysis) modeling in accordance with legal requirements (as required).Assist in development of the Functional Safety program and establish the governance requirements for the program. Track and follow-up action items with timely completion; addressing findings from PSM audits, PHA studies, and other PSM or RMP assessment (PSSRs) prior to startup of new or modified processes or equipment or after extended shutdown of equipment. Periodically review site PSSRs for quality and completeness. Participate in Process Safety event investigations / root cause analysis to provide guidance to all sites. In conjunction with site management teams, track progress of corrective , procedure revisions, and training to address process safety related Functional Responsibility for MI Program Governance : Assist in developing and implementing policies for a robust mechanical integrity Minimum Qualifications : BS in Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or another Technical Degree With BS in Safety, Engineering, or Chemistry - 5 years relevant experience.; Other Technical Degree - 7 years relevant %.Additional professional certification and / or a graduate degree in Engineering or Process Safety type education is preferred Relevant industry certifications for Process Safety such as API, CSP, CCPSC, , Process Hazard Analysis, Facility Siting, Dust Hazard Analysis, or other relevant process safety years of professional experience in PSM and RMP best practices for petrochemical and / or chemical (including federal, state and local) regulations related to process safety and risk management planning, particularly the OSHA PSM standard and the Clean Air Act's RMP (such as OSHA's National Emphasis Programs for the chemical industry).Ability to contribute to, and perhaps lead, internal efforts to develop internal Policies, Practices, Procedures, Design Guides and Engineering Standards. Ability to participate in professional / technical organizations and in the development / delivery of subject matter training. A general understanding of related codes and consensus standards is also necessary (, boiler, and pressure vessel codes; API, ANSI, ASME etc. standards and recommended practices) as these play a role in overall process safety management whether formally incorporated within the PSM and RMP , organizational skills, time and people management skills, computer skills such as SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PHA Works, and must be an excellent communicator both orally and in , innovative, and have good leadership ability

Salary : $100,000 - $105,000