What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Safety Manager position at WSSC Water?
The Process Safety Manager will lead and manage process safety initiatives to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices across all Commission water/wastewater treatment facilities. This position plays a key role in developing, implementing, and overseeing process safety programs, ensuring the protection of staff, the community, and the environment from potential hazards associated with process operations.
Essential Functions
- Establish, manage, and improve process safety programs, procedures, and systems specific to water/wastewater treatment operations, especially focusing on high-risk chemicals such as chlorine gas
- Ensure compliance with OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) standards, EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) requirements, and other relevant state and federal regulations
- Conduct process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessments; implement controls to mitigate identified risks
- Lead investigations on incidents and near misses, develop corrective actions, and provide training on lessons learned
- Coordinate and conduct training sessions on process safety for operations staff, maintenance teams, and contractors, focusing on the safe handling of and emergency procedures for hazardous materials
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and reviews of process safety policies, procedures, and facilities; ensure corrective actions are implemented as needed
- Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Management to develop, implement, and test emergency response plans for incidents involving chlorine gas and other hazardous chemicals
- Develop and update process safety documentation, including standard procedures, safety manuals, and training materials
- Monitor and analyze safety performance indicators, using data to improve processes
- Serve as a subject matter expert for process safety, offering technical guidance on projects and initiatives
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies during inspections, audits, and investigation
- Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory changes relative to process safety and hazardous chemicals
Other Functions
- Support community outreach and public education efforts related to chemical safety and emergency preparedness
- Participate in safety-related committees, forums, and cross-departmental initiatives
- Perform related duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Business casual office setting with field visits
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Good leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with WSSC Water employees, the public and contractors
- Good writing and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences
- Strong leadership skills to drive process safety program objectives among WSSC Water managers and staff
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, and other local or federal process safety regulations
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA), incident investigation, emergency planning, and response coordination
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5 years experience with process safety programs and/or environmental safety & health programs
OR
- High School diploma (or equivalent)
- 9 years experience with process safety programs and/or environmental health and & safety programs
