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BACKGROUND
The Los Angeles City Fire Department has an Exempt opportunity for one Process Safety
Engineer (7962) position. The Process Safety Engineer will be assigned to the Department's
Fire Prevention & Public Safety Bureau, Certified Unified Program Agency Division.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Hazardous Materials Supervisor and general direction from the Risk Management Prevention Program (RMPP) Manager, the Process Safety Engineer performs the following duties:
A PSE assists with the administration, development and implementation of the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Program and any other environmental programs managed under the CUPA section. A PSE is responsible for reviewing, auditing, and inspecting risk management and safety plans; conducting audits and inspections of regulated stationary sources to ensure compliance with the CalARP program; and reviewing regulations, developing policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures to assist in the program's implementation. It is distinguished from the Risk Management and Prevention Program Specialist in that its primary focus is risk management associated with renewable and petroleum refineries. The PSE is also responsible for participation in the development, maintenance and administration of refinery community alerts, notification programs, and mandates.
With a specific focus on renewable and petroleum refineries, a Process Safety Engineer (PSE) develops and evaluates the chemical release prevention program; reviews criteria, quantitative standards, and guidelines for the California Accidental Release Program (CalARP) to ensure implementation aligns with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; serves as a technical advisor on highly hazardous materials management; participates in community alert and notification efforts; and performs other related duties.
The duties of a PSE may include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting on-site inspections to audit and assess each stationary source's Accidental
- Release Prevention Program;
- Identifying potential program deficiencies, and ensuring CalARP regulatory compliance;
- Reviewing each stationary source's Risk Management Plan (RMP) and Safety Plan, and making recommendations for acceptance, or prepares a notice of violation, as appropriate;
- Assisting stationary sources in performing source term calculations and vapor-dispersion modeling;
- Coordinating with and/or participates as a team member in inspections of stationary sources which are also subject to the Federal Accidental Release Prevention Program;
- Assisting subject facilities in developing an Accidental Release Prevention Program, including preparing and conducting a Process Hazard Analysis;
- Participating in public meetings including presenting information pertinent to the CalARP program;
- Participating in organizations that pertain to the prevention or mitigation of accidental release of chemicals;
- Participating in the development, review and administration of community alert and notification programs as it pertains to renewable and petroleum refineries;
- Developing new and reviewing existing policies related to the implementation of the CalARP program;
- Conducting root-cause analyses following major chemical accidents or releases from stationary sources;
- Conducting state mandated audits of the CalARP and assisting with Participating Agency program performance evaluations;
- Conducting training workshops for CUPA staff;
- Serving as the bureau's subject matter expert on chemical process industry safety programs to protect the public, environment, and emergency response personnel; preparing clear, concise and technically sound reports;
- Assisting the RMPP Manager with the development and implementation of policies, guidelines and training criteria for the CUPA program;
- Coordinating with federal, state, local governments, and the regulated business community regarding regulatory compliance of the CUPA program and fire/life safety issues;
- Providing technical support to staff in obtaining and evaluating data relating to the CalARP program;
- Reviewing and approving documents relating to the CUPA and other environmental and fire/life safety programs as directed;
- Providing CalARP program recommendations based on reviewed data; Attending training courses and seminars relating to the implementation and enforcement of the CUPA program as directed;
- Attending public meetings and clearly communicating with members of the public utilizing appropriate and precise scientific and engineering terminology to ensure complex concepts are accurately conveyed and understood;
- Performing risk assessments and Off-Site Consequence Analyses; operating a City-approved vehicle for travel to work sites; assisting management with state audits and CUPA and Participating Agency evaluations; and being available on-call to respond to incidents after hours, weekends, and holidays as required
REQUIREMENTS
1. A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline; and
2. Three (3) years full-time professional experience, or equivalent, as a regulator in accidental release prevention in the chemical process industry; or
3. Three (3) years full-time professional experience, or equivalent, in the chemical process industries; or
4. Two (2) years full-time professional experience, or equivalent, in process safety management or a closely related field.
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of California is desired but not required.
Candidates must possess or complete the following certifications within 180 days of hire:
- 40-hour HAZWOPER course certification;
- Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) Tank Inspector certification.
- License: A valid California driver's license is required.
Physical Requirements: Candidates must meet such medical and physical standards as the Board of Civil Service Commissioners may prescribe. Persons with medical limitations or disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depend, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to the disability, and the ability of the hiring department to reasonably accommodate the limitations.
As provided in Civil Service Commission Rule 2.5 and Section 4.55 of the Administrative Code, this statement is descriptive, explanatory, and not restrictive. It is not intended to declare what the duties and responsibilities of any position shall be.
EXEMPT NOTICE If employment is said to be Exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, Exempt employees do not have what is referred to as “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment (discharged or suspended) without due process.
TO APPLY
Electronic submittals are required. Interested candidates should submit a City application and resume to the Los Angeles Fire Department Human Resources Division.
Please select “Process Safety Engineer - Exempt” on the submission form below.
Report of Availability: https://forms.gle/BDref73EcxBYsn1P6
Depending on the number of applications received, a screening process may be used to identify the most qualified candidates. Due consideration will be given to previous work experience and employment history. The evaluation of candidates for this position may be based on a review of experience and training as presented on the resume, an interview, and/or a performance exercise.
Pay: $132,796.80 - $194,163.12 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
