PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER
Company: AMVAC: An American Vanguard Company
Location: Axis
Posted on: September 22, 2024
Job Description:
Process Safety Engineer - PSM
The PSM Manager supports and maintains the Process Safety
Management program for AMVAC's manufacturing plant and surrounding
sites near Axis, AL. The Process Safety Manager is responsible for
setting up and reporting key metrics relating to Process Safety and
Risk Management Program (RMP). The PSM Manager works closely with
the plant management and the EHS Department to assure proper
information is developed, reviewed and made available to meet
company, local and federal regulations.
AMVAC -, an American Vanguard - Company (NYSE: AVD) develops,
manufacturers and markets solutions for crop protection and
nutrition, turf and ornamentals management and commercial and
consumer pest control. We focus on four innovation platforms:
Proven Chemistries, Precision Agriculture, GreenSolutions, and
Sustainability Solutions for plant and soil health.
THE JOB
- Assure compliance with all 14 elements of PSM
- Perform audits and oversights to ensure that facilities
maintain a system to keep current all related PSM and RMP records
and documentation
- Work through MOC's (Management of Change) and assist with PHA's
(Process Hazard Analysis)
- Participate in Incident Investigations and Root Cause
Analysis
- Assist with resolution and correct non-compliance issues post
audits
- Provide guidance to Operations to ensure that applicable
personnel are adequately trained as related to PSM compliance
- Set up and monitor Process Safety metrics
- Ensure plant PHA leaders are trained in proper PHA
techniques.
- Provide support for LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis)
reviews of risk scenarios
- Ensure timely solutions of findings from PSM audits, PHA
studies and other PSM 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
- Support Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) through the
review and assessment of PSM related requirements
- Communicate and interface with Company personnel including
making recommendations for and implementing changes for
improvement, replacement, and additions required for compliance and
safe and continued operation
- Communicate with local regulatory agencies as it relates to
Process Safety Management
- Provide expert technical support in identifying and resolving
critical regulatory issues
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, environmental
requirements and company policies
- Travel (occasionally) to other sites or to attend meetings
and/or conferences
- Performs other assignments as necessary and directed by
management
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- 5+ years chemical plant experience with a broad technical
understanding of plant operations
- 3+ years of experience implementing and facilitating the plant
PSM program
- Detailed knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and
compliance - OSHA, EPA, PSM, RSM (Axis, Alabama)
- Experience with using and leading Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
studies by various techniques; Trained PHA Facilitator/Leader
preferred
- Strong safety experience
- Experience conducting data analysis and root cause analysis
using various program
- Incident investigation and Root Cause Analysis techniques
preferred
- Risk/consequence modeling experience desirable
- Experience in management of contractors and other technical
resources a plus
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence operations, and build
consensus opinions
- Strong verbal and written communication & effective
presentation and training skills
- Relationship building abilities with the regulatory community
desirable
- Good organizational and writing skills necessary to track and
document PSM program progress
- MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) required
- Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional
manner
- Strategic thinker with the ability to identify potential risks
and associated mitigations
- Innovative and can bring new ideas and creative approaches to
problem solving
- Demonstrated skills in risk-based decision making, effectively
coordinating safety and business needs
- Participate in the random drug test; Safety blood draw
program
- Pass pre-employment physical, drug test and background
check
AMVAC Offers
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision offered
at low cost to employees and their families
- Life; AD&D insurance for employees and their families
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer
matching
- 100% vested in your retirement benefits after your 30th day of
employment.
- Employee Stock Purchasing Plan (ESPP) with employee discount
[AMVAC is an American Vanguard Company (NYSE: AVD)]
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
available
- Wellness program; tuition reimbursement and other benefits
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law. AMVAC is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment
background checks and substance abuse testing. We participate in
the E-Verify Federal Identification System.
Keywords: AMVAC: An American Vanguard Company, Mobile , PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER, Engineering , Axis, Alabama
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