Job Description:
Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures PLC, is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to join our group located at our Spartanburg, SC facility. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with demonstrated capabilities. A successful individual in this role must have strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Auriga Polymers has an opening for an Environmental, Health and Safety team member with skills and experience in process safety at our Spartanburg, SC facility. The Process Safety Engineer will primarily establish, facilitate, and monitor activities related to compliance with OSHA and corporate process safety standards, but will also assist with other EH&S initiatives as needed. This position will report to the Environmental, Health and Safety Manager for the site. We are looking for candidates who want to create long-term value and who are not afraid to challenge the status quo.
Position Summary:
The Process Safety Engineer provides technical leadership and support for the implementation and continuous improvement of the site's process safety management system. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and site leadership to identify and manage process safety risks, strengthen implementation of process safety requirements, and promote effective organizational learning and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be an independently functioning process safety professional who combines technical capability with strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills. The role provides significant exposure to operating processes and opportunities to work directly with site personnel to understand process hazards, solve problems, and drive practical improvements in process safety performance.
Responsibilities/Job Requirements:
- Serve as a site technical resource for Process Safety Management (PSM), supporting effective implementation of applicable regulatory requirements and Indorama Ventures process safety standards, procedures, and management systems.
- Work with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and other functional owners to strengthen implementation and continuous improvement of the site's process safety management system.
- Facilitate, coordinate, and support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOP studies, and Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPAs); develop additional facilitation capability as needed.
- Support effective implementation of process safety programs and activities, including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), process safety information, facility siting, process safety applicability evaluations, and management of process safety actions.
- Apply regulatory requirements, Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP), industry standards, and Indorama Ventures requirements to identify process safety gaps and support practical risk-reduction solutions.
- Participate in and, based on experience, lead process safety incident investigations and root cause analyses; support effective development, implementation, and organizational learning from corrective actions.
- Monitor process safety performance, identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities, and communicate process safety risks and priorities to site personnel and leadership.
- Develop and deliver process safety training, guidance, and technical support to strengthen site capability and effective execution of assigned process safety responsibilities.
- Maintain appropriate process safety documentation and records in accordance with regulatory requirements, site procedures, and applicable Indorama Ventures information management systems.
- Maintain regular engagement with operating areas and site personnel to understand process hazards, observe implementation of process safety requirements, identify emerging risks, and support practical improvements in the field.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or another relevant technical discipline required; Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline preferred.
- Relevant experience in chemical manufacturing, refining, petrochemical, or other process industries, with demonstrated involvement in Process Safety Management activities or responsibilities.
- Ability to function independently, manage technical work and priorities, exercise sound professional judgment, and identify when additional technical expertise or organizational support is required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, influence without direct authority, facilitate technical discussions, and work collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, and site leadership.
- Ability and willingness to work regularly in operating areas and engage directly with personnel at all levels of the organization.
Technical Competencies:
- Working knowledge of Process Safety Management principles, regulatory requirements, and industry practices applicable to process industries.
- Experience participating in PHAs or other structured engineering or risk assessment studies. Demonstrated ability to independently facilitate HAZOP and LOPA studies is strongly preferred; candidates with relevant technical leadership or study facilitation experience and demonstrated ability to develop these capabilities will also be considered.
- Ability to interpret and apply technical standards, regulatory requirements, RAGAGEP, engineering documentation, and process safety requirements to operating facilities.
- Knowledge of process safety risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, root cause analysis, and process safety performance improvement, with demonstrated experience or the ability to develop additional competency in these areas.
- Strong technical communication, facilitation, problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
Qualifications Preferred:
- Approximately 3+ years of relevant experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or other process industries.
- Experience independently facilitating HAZOP studies, LOPAs, or other structured technical risk assessments.
- Experience leading or supporting significant incident investigations and formal root cause analyses.
- Experience implementing or improving PSM programs within an operating facility.
- Experience applying RAGAGEP and industry standards to process safety issues and risk-reduction decisions.
- Formal training or professional certifications related to process safety, PHA facilitation, functional safety, incident investigation, or other relevant technical specialties.
- Experience working within a large manufacturing site where successful process safety performance depends on effective collaboration and influence across multiple organizational functions.
To be considered for employment in this position, you must be eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
We are an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
Drug tests are required unless prohibited by state law
This employer uses E-Verify
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Manufacturing engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
