Senior Manager, Global Process Safety
Quaker Houghton
- Conshohocken, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
20%).What will you do:Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and implement a global process safety management framework and strategy aligned with organizational goals:
- Identify gaps in current Process Safety programs & compliance, initiate vision & strategy, and gain alignment and sponsorship with EHS Council,
- Establish prioritization for the execution of programs, procedures, and practices against regulatory requirements and level of process safety risks.
- Develop, maintain, and report key performance indicators (KPI's) for critical process safety programs such as: Process Hazards Analysis (PHA's), Inspection, Testing, & Preventive Maintenance (ITPM), incident investigations, Management of Change (MOC), and emergency response drills.
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging regulatory changes related to process safety.
- Identify and implement a global PHA solution,
- Establish standard for developing and maintaining Process Safety Information (PSI),
- Develop resources for conducting process hazard analysis (e.g. PHA, HAZOP, ATEX, LOPA, QRA etc.) and risk assessments:
- Develop and implement Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) program.
- Ensure standards are in place for establishing and maintaining a register of Safety Critical Elements (SCE's), such as Safety Instrumented Systems/Functions (SIS/SIF), pressure vessels, and pressure relief devices.
- Works with both global & local engineering in establishing corporate standards for high-risk operations and processes involving Highly Hazardous Chemicals (HHC's) and associated Mechanical Integrity (MI) requirements, e.g., ITPM.
- Work with key stakeholders, e.g., engineering, quality, to identify and implement a MOC solution.
- Identify and work with EU Seveso Tier I & II facilities in developing Major Accident Prevention Policies (MAPP), compliant to applicable country regulations, e.g., UK COMAH, NL MARD.
- Identify and work with US facilities operating OSHA PSM covered processes in assessing process safety programs and developing plans to address findings.
- Identify and work with US facilities that have HHC's above EPA RMP threshold quantities in assessing programs & validating proper registration. Develop plans to address findings.
- Identify and work with China facilities subject to AQ/T 3034-2022 regulation, assessing programs & validating proper registration. Develop plans to address findings.
- Work with non-regulated facilities/operations in assessing process safety programs for compliance against corporate standards and developing plans to address findings.
- Develop and manage corporate Process Safety compliance audit program that meets both local regulations and/or internal requirements.
- Facilitate incident investigations for process safety events, root cause analysis, and categorizing incidents in accordance with API RP 754.
- Ensure adequate corrective actions and preventive measures are identified and implemented in liaison with local stakeholders to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
- Develop and deliver process safety training programs for key stakeholders and operational plant personnel through the formation of a Process Safety Centers of Excellence (COE) committee.
- Standardize employee participation in PHA's, PSSR's, MOC, incident investigation, emergency response training, and determining training requirements.
- Work with key stakeholders on establishing contractor management system(s) & training requirements.
- Establish standards for developing and maintaining emergency response plans in liaison with local stakeholders for process safety incidents. Monitor the effectiveness of emergency preparedness drills and exercises,
- Masters or Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years' experience in operations and 3 years managing process safety responsibilities, preferably in chemical manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of process safety regulations and standards
- Proficient in conducting risk assessments and using (advanced) safety software tools. Completed PHA Leader training (certification preferred)
- Knowledge of RAGAGEP: NFPA, ASME, API, ANSI, IEC, DIN
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Statistical analysis: preferred Six Sigma certification, Greenbelt or better.
- Strong technical and regulatory expertise in relevant environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements,
- Excellent writing skills and experiencing in developing corporate policy & procedures,
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, specifically manipulating data in meaningful and valuable ways,
- General awareness about management systems, preferably RC 14001
- Emergency response training/certification, 24 HAZMAT certification a plus,
- Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management,
- Knowledge of DevonWay or other similar incident management system (IMS),
- Highly organized, self-motivated,
- Excellent and professional communication skills