Process Safety Engineer

Position Purpose

Owns process safety as a discipline for a facility handling flammable solvents and a catalytic reactor, likely covered by OSHA process safety management and EPA risk management program rules.

Key Responsibilities

Determine and document applicability of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68 based on final chemical inventory and threshold quantities.

Build and own the process safety information package, including chemical hazard data, technology and equipment information.

Lead process hazard analyses using HAZOP or equivalent, and drive recommendation closure before startup.

Own relief system design verification, flare or vent header adequacy, and overpressure protection documentation.

Establish the management of change, pre startup safety review and mechanical integrity programs.

Address polymerization hazards, including inhibitor management, temperature control and storage practices.

Develop and verify safe operating limits and consequences of deviation for inclusion in operating procedures.

Support incident investigation and lead process safety training for operations and maintenance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering.

Seven or more years of process safety in chemical or petrochemical manufacturing.

Direct experience leading HAZOPs and closing recommendations.

Working command of relief system sizing and API 520 and 521.

Practical PSM and RMP program implementation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

CCPSC certification.

Layer of protection analysis and safety integrity level determination experience.

Reactive chemistry or self reactive monomer experience.