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The Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer will provide needed support to ensure that site regulatory Process Safety Management programs are properly maintained and documented. This position is also expected to provide sporadic support to other HSSE roles particularly during high-demand activities such as turnarounds (TARs) or other extended outages. The PSM engineer will participate in the development and updating of PSM Best Practices for the 14 elements of PSM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist OSHA required PHAs and 5-year PHA re-validations

Assist OSHA required PSM compliance audits and 3-year re-certification

Coordinate regular team meetings with Operations, Maintenance (I&E and MI) to review and drive progress on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and various Audit (PSM, DHA, internal / owners) recommendations

Set up and maintain tracking system for MOCs and overall compliance

Support regular unit PHAs activities including generating adequate documentation for studies and generating reports (e. g. node P&IDs, equipment files, SOPs, etc.)

Assist with Management of Change (MOC) activities including, but not limited to, participating in pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs), answering basic MOC implementation questions, and providing regular PSM/MOC training to current and new SMEs

Actively support HSSE activities during turnaround's (TARs), including participating in safety review meetings and acting as a backup for other HSSE roles as needed

HSSE responsibilities include understanding, supporting, and complying with all plant policies, procedures and applicable regulations, conducting applicable safety activities, including inspections and audits as assigned, and completing regulatory and any other required training

Conduct incident investigations and RCA evaluations, including documentation and follow up for closure

Close out Audit Findings and Action Items from IMPACT or other safety databases

Complete special projects as assigned which would include scope development for HSSE CAPEX

Work with site personnel to establish and maintain necessary inspection plans

Setup and track site pressure relief, piping, and ventilation systems

Coordinate and Participate in process/equipment failure investigations

Investigate regulatory matters and use this knowledge to improve procedures, labeling, signs, and training

Perform other duties as assigned

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 4 Core Values

Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment

Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration

Connected: Build Strong Partnerships

Driven for Excellence: Commit to Continuous Improvement

COMPETENCIES

Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current

Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives

Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services

Safety - HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Safety Engineering degree or similar degree or High School Diploma and equivalent relevant experience

Read and understand Process and Instrument Diagrams

Knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA, etc.)

Knowledge of processes, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment in a chemical or refinery plant

Good computer proficiency, particularly in MS Excel, MS Access/MS SQL, and MS Word

Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence others

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

2 years' experience in petrochemicals, refining, or technical field

Good understanding of Process Safety Management (OSHA 1910.119) and hazard analysis concepts

3 + years' experience in a process safety management role performing PSM audits and conducting PHAs

Good technical writing skills

Experience with Industrial Hygiene, field construction, and projects

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

Follow safety requirements for the role including any use of personal equipment, aids, or tools

Read technical procedures and materials in English

Ability to read and interpret and develop documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, and hand protection) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage or procedure

Routinely reacts to visual, aural, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work including at high elevations above grade

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, walking, and climbing

Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirators where directed by signage or where safety precautions are necessary

Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail

Sit or stand for extended periods of time

Work at computer for significant periods of time throughout the day

Required to reach overhead and at shoulder level with hands and arms

The noise level in the work environment may be loud and requires that hearing protection be worn in identified areas

Must demonstrate fine and gross hand manipulation including pinching, gripping, turning, and keyboarding

Works in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment

Walk a mile per job

Move about all areas of the plant, including catwalks, deck grating, wet and muddy areas, and uneven surfaces

Climbs and works at various heights and may work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched, or kneeling position

Ascend and descend stairs and stationary vertical ladders as part of normal work activity and emergency situations

Must be capable of lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds

Access confined spaces and pressure vessels through standard 24" manways

Climb up to 200 feet in height

Additional requirements required if a participant in the ERT program