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Title: Process Safety Manager

Location: Pasadena, TX

Who we are:

Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 12,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States.

Why Kuraray:

Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment.

Position Summary:

The Process Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving the organization's Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) systems. This role promotes compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and recognized industry standards while driving a strong process safety culture, risk reduction, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across Kuraray America sites.

Responsibilities:

Process Safety Leadership

• Promote and sustain a strong process safety culture throughout the organization.
• Provide leadership commitment and accountability for process safety performance.
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for process safety programs.
• Communicate the need for adequate resources, training, and management systems support process safety objectives.

Process Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain Corporate Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) elements.
• Audit compliance with applicable regulations, industry codes, standards, and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements and maintain documentation supporting compliance efforts.
• Oversee RMP Public Data Tool requirements and related regulatory obligations.

Risk Management

• Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) risk assessments, and hazard identification activities, if necessary.
• Prioritize corrective actions based on risk severity and business impact.
• Support Facility Siting Studies and Safer Technology and Alternatives Analysis (STAA) initiatives where applicable.
• Apply hierarchy of controls principles to reduce process safety risks

Engineering & Asset Integrity

• Maintain and review Corporate Standards related to Process Safety Information (PSI) and Engineering Standards.
• Ensure Corporate Engineering Standards comply with applicable API, ASME, and other consensus standards (RAGAGEP).
• Support site Mechanical Integrity (MI) and equipment reliability programs for process equipment risk reduction and utilization.
• Support site design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and pressure relief system programs.
• Ensure effective application of RAGAGEP throughout equipment lifecycle management.

Operational Excellence

• Develop, review, and maintain Corporate PSM Standards on site Operating Procedures (OP), operating practices, and safe work practices related to process safety.
• Develop, review, and maintain Corporate PSM Standards on Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Support site conduct of operations initiatives to ensure safe and reliable performance.

Incident Investigation

• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, as needed.
• Audit Corporate and site corrective action processes and verify implementation effectiveness through site management and senior leadership teams.
• Coordinate stakeholder outreach and communication related to process safety initiatives.

Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and coordinate Corporate process safety audits and compliance assessments.
• Develop process safety performance indicators and metrics.
• Monitor program effectiveness through performance assurance activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audits, investigations, and operational performance data.
• Conduct management reviews and provide recommendations for improvement, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience within chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemicals, or related process industries.
• Minimum of 7 years of direct Process Safety Management experience supporting OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulated facilities.
• Minimum of three years leading or facilitating PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, LOPA).
• Experience developing and implementing corporate standards, policies, and management systems across multiple location.
• Experience implementing or managing OSHA PSM and/or EPA RMP programs.
• Strong knowledge of process safety principles, hazard analysis methodologies, and risk management practices.
• Understanding of industry standards including RAGAGEP, API, ASME, NFPA and related engineering codes.
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and management of change activities

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
  • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Business Insight
  • Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Cultivates Innovation
  • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.

• Action Oriented
  • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Ensures Accountability
  • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Drives Results
  • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance
• Collaborates
  • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Values Difference
  • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
• Communicates Effectively
  • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage
  • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Instills Trust
  • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Situational Adaptability
  • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance.

Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/

Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status

No third-party candidates accepted.