PSM/Process Engineer

PSM/Process Engineer     Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Port Edwards Plant (Wisconsin Rapids) Hours:40 hours per week Travel: N/A   Get To Know Us! ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.   Our Vision: To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Our Mission: We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships. Our Values: Consistent and Dependable: Customers can expect excellence from ERCO. We deliver reliably, operate safely, and care about our customers’ success. Knowledgeable and Innovative: ERCO helps evolve and improve our industry through thought leadership, manufacturing and product innovation, and proven expertise. Proactive: ERCO makes decisions that ensure sustainable health for our employees, customers, and environment.   To learn more click here.   Join The Team: ERCO Worldwide is looking for a PSM/Process Engineer to join our Technical/Environmental team! The PSM/Process Engineer ensures the Port Edwards plant operates in compliance with process safety management (PSM) practices as defined by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Association (OHSA), Process Safety Management (CFR.1910.119), United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Risk Management Program (RMP), Responsible Care Codes of Practice, as specified by the American Chemical Council (ACC) and the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS). PSM responsibilities will be accomplished in collaboration with the Port Edwards Safety Manager, the Environmental/Technical Manager, the Technical Supervisor and the Corporate Process Safety Manager. The PSM/Process Engineer also develops new concepts to improve process safety, operations, efficiency, product quality, environmental control and costs. They carry projects from design through installation and evaluation. The engineer utilizes experience in process unit operations to provide assistance as required to other plant groups.   The Role: Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance Coordinate the overall plant Process Safety Management (PSM) program. Develop, update and implement plant PSM procedures. Maintain and coordinate the process-safety information for the plant in collaboration with the Technical Specialist. Identify and ensure compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP). Participate in investigations of process safety incidents. Participate in PSM audits at the plant. Coordinate the plant’s consequence risk assessment for worst case and alternative release scenarios. Supports site environmental compliance activities, including but not limited to environmental reporting, data collection, permitting and inspections. Process/Project Engineering Plans and implements Process Improvement Projects. Supports use of Management of Change system for plant modifications. Specifies equipment and materials for plant processes to ensure plant reliability. Cost estimation for new projects. Materials procurement and acceptance. Installation oversight. Knowledge of process improvements and process analysis to root cause. Supports plant operations and maintenance in troubleshooting complex or repetitive problems to closure. Evaluates alternatives for cost, process and operations improvements. Project Management (all aspects of small to medium projects). Communicates with other plant work groups, customers, suppliers and contractors to obtain best practices and experience input to process improvements or project scopes. Develops and delivers training to plant employees on process improvements/modifications. Performs duties of On Call Supervisor as defined by the Handbook and rotation schedule. Functions as a team player with all open activities. Coordinate the revalidation of plant PHAs Facilitate PHAs for plant changes when required and PHA revalidations. Facilitate Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) at the plant. Assist with the review of proposed plant changes and provide guidance on when to conduct PHAs for plant changes. Other Duties Assist with preparation of reports as required by government, regulatory agencies and associations. Keep up to date on current and pending legislation. Establish a program to share information within the plant.   The Person: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required. 1-3 years experience in Process/Project Engineering in a chemical plant environment. Experience with PSM covered processes is preferred. Desire to work towards registration as a Professional Engineer preferred. Desire to obtain CCPS Process Safety Fundamentals Certificate or similar preferred. The Value You Bring: Strong health and safety mindset Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team-builder Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate Drives continuous improvement Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational   What you’ll love about us! Competitive Benefits: We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. Here are some of the perks we offer: Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1 Health Care/Wellness Spending Account Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus Staff Recognition Awards Tuition Reimbursement Employee and Family Assistance Program Paid time off 401k match Disability Insurance Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top up option Developmental Opportunity: At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!   ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.   Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!