Process Safety Specialist

Conducts technical reviews and determines impacts for process changes, capital projects, new product development, and equipment modifications for facilities and operations.

Domain expert for the OSHA Process Safety Management compliance program.

Responsible for identifying process hazards, evaluating risks of those hazards, and develop effective solutions to mitigate risk.

Develop comprehensive High Hazard/PSM programs that include but are not limited to PHA execution and follow-up to ensure timely closeout of findings; and effective implementation of HHO/PSM program elements; development of KPIs; training and assuring compliance.

Conducts/Leads process safety hazard analysis/hazard and operability studies (PHA/HAZOP) for applicable processes and any future process changes. Lead Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) on existing and new processes.

Evaluate new processes and modify existing processes and facilities to meet new requirements. Works in tandem with maintenance to develop, coordinate and evaluate maintenance programs for highly technical equipment for High Hazard Operations.

Provide oversight for the site Management of Change (MOC) Process.

Manage the site PHA schedule and recommendation implementation plan.

Leads and performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for incidents and near misses

Provide oversight and conduct audits for Pre Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).

Hosts or assists with any announced or unannounced regulatory inspections related to EPA, OSHA, PSM, RMP, or other.

As needed, fulfills the role of project manager, ensuring project goals are met within time frame and budget allotted and supervises construction project activity.

Provide mentoring and training for site personnel.

Participates on teams responsible for implementing new products and processes related to High Hazard/PSM.

Participates as an active member of the High Hazard/PSM network for BDX.

Interact with the authorities and insurance companies as site representative.

Maintain technical expertise in High Hazard/PSM. Anticipate and evaluate the impact of changing regulatory requirements on BD operations. Provide guidance to site management in these areas.

Participate as requested in EHS programs.

Education and Experience:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Safety and Health or equivalent.

3+ years of manufacturing experience with a minimum of 2 years working with hazardous substances.

Preferred Experience

3 years of experience in a PSM regulated environment.

3 years of experience leading EHS processes.

Has or willing to work towards an auditing certification.

Familiar with fourteen elements of Process Safety Management (PSM and the EPA’s Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule).

Experience in Fire Loss and Prevention activities including involvement with insurance carrier.

Experience designing and implementing strategies/programs/processes that support a business strategy.

Proficient and experienced in conducting PSM audits preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills, essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functions including: technical staff, business team leaders, union personnel.

Effective skills in the areas of counseling, coaching, and influencing.

Demonstrate understanding of federal and state safety and environmental laws and the ability to identify and evaluate workplace hazards and environmental requirements.

Ability to work in a diverse team environment including interactions with technical staff, operation leaders, and contract personnel; ability to lead teams virtually.

Ability to challenge the organization in a manner that maintains trust and respect.

Ability to build business partnerships across and between functional groups and lead a project or technical team.

Ability to accept and respond to changes and challenges in a positive manner.

Demonstrated capability to analyze problems and provide accurate solutions.

Demonstrated skills in time management and managing multiple priorities.

Critical thinking skills and ability to constructively resolve conflicts.

High energy and passion for excellence, bias for action, adaptability, and resilience.

Self-directed and comfortable working in matrixed organizations.

Knowledge of standard computer programs and databases (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).