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.
