Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Wacker Chemical is searching for a Regional Process Safety Specialist. 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 robust 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 standard.
Support / Develop business specific standards and best practice efforts.Support process safety implementation. Identify needs required to comply with PSM requirements and establish a Risk Based Process Safety approach.Provide support for management of significant, though unregulated, process safety risks and process safety activities regulated under alternative regulatory regimes.Assist site in their procedure development and provide direct support to their implementation efforts of new and existing standardsReport upon PSM / RMP activities and initiatives. Provide evaluations and progress reports of ongoing programs to management as required.Support site and capital projects to ensure process safety requirements are identified in the project design and implementation.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 Policies
Provide 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 requirements.Ensure contractor selection with strong safety and process safety mindsets (i.e. gatekeeper function) 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 sites.
Assist site in leading Process Hazards Analysis (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 projects.Assist site with their Hazard Assessment (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 activities.Participate in select Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (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 actions.Evaluate events and operational results and support the revising / updating of site policies, procedure revisions, and training to address process safety related findings.MI program governance.Functional Responsibility for MI Program Governance :Assist in developing and implementing policies for a robust mechanical integrity program.
Assist in development of and tracking KPIs for mechanical integrity processesAssist site with compliance to the MI policy and development of site specific procedures.Ensure training is developed and provided to the affected personnel for the MI program.Assist in MI related compliance opportunities by ensuring the correct resources are utilized and the documentation is completed.Support MI processes for site and capital projects.Works closely with Site Mechanical Integrity team and Mechanical Integrity Quality Assurance and Control Specialist – Regional for MI QA / QCRequirements
BS in Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or other Technical DegreeWith BS in Safety, Engineering, or Chemistry – 5 years relevant experience.; Other Technical Degree – 7 years relevant experience.Ability to travel up to 20%.Additional professional certification and / or a graduate degree in Engineering or Process Safety type education is preferredRelevant industry certifications for Process Safety such as API, CSP, CCPSC, etc.Expertise in Incident Investigation, Process Hazard Analysis, Facility Siting, Dust Hazard Analysis, or other relevant process safety programs.Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in PSM and RMP best practices for petrochemical and / or chemical plants.Demonstrated experience in implementing, and executing a PSM program.Demonstrated experience in identifying and mitigating process safety risks.Expertise in project management and cost estimationDemonstrated leadership and audit experience in PSM management positions in the chemical or petrochemical industry.Detailed knowledge of U.S. (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 regulations.An understanding of relevant agency practices regarding enforcement of the standards and regulations (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 (e.g. state fire, 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 standards.Analytical ability, 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 writing.The person must be flexible, innovative, and have good leadership ability.
