Sr. Process Safety Specialist

Job Description:

On site Tu-Th and remote Mon and Fri

Our client is seeking an Senior Process Safety Specialist to join their team. You will be responsible for implementing the Process Safety Management programs, policies and procedures for the Engineering and Construction Group and domestic pipeline and terminal within.

This role can be located at; Houston, TX; Allentown, PA; East Chicago, IN; Port Reading, NJ; or Tampa, FL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Asset Maintenance Plan. Working with domestic Operations and E&C groups in developing five year Asset Maintenance Plan.
• Risk Reduction. Identifying, assessing and documenting of HSSE risk reduction and control strategies for significant hazards.
• Program Stewardship. Planning, organizing, leading assessment and controlling activities such as HAZOP, PHA, MOC and facility siting/layout studies.
• Process Development and Improvements. Supporting and facilitating the PSM process to include domestic pipeline/terminal Operations, E&C Group, and Corporate HSSE Teams, driving the Process Hazard Assurance by preparing site projects for internal and corporate Process Safety inspections and facilitating the Apollo Process Hazards Assessment Process.
• Training. Training and mentoring staff on new and or modified procedures.
• Audits. Auditing and enforcing compliance with procedures and processes.
• And other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of a BS in Engineering, Health and Safety or advance degree.
• Minimum 3-10 years’ experience in Petrochemical industry, oil and gas applying principles and practices of risk assessment, safety engineering and hazard management.
• Experience in technical safety, systems safety, process safety tools and techniques such as Apollo PHA, HAZOP, HAZID or Quantitative Risk Assessment.

Certificates & Licenses:

• Industry specific certifications helpful.
• Other Skills, Attributes And Abilities:
• This position requires someone with exceptional written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, presentation and strong interpersonal skills.
• As a service-oriented job, the position requires a great deal of scheduling flexibility and responsiveness. Additionally, the incumbent must have the ability to handle confidential matters in a tactful and professional manner.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires the ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and or/quantitative productivity standards.
• This role requires the ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• This position requires compliance with all personnel policies.

Safety And Physical Requirements:

• This position may require exposure to hazardous environments and require the wearing of a respirator.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.
• This role continuously operates a computer and other office productivity equipment (i.e. a calculator, copy machine and computer printer).
• The employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
• This position requires the ability to work comfortably and safely in the proximity to open water.

Salary/Rate: $50-$55/HR (depends on experience level). This is a contract position with candidates expected to work 40 hours/ week.