EEO Employer - Disability/Vet
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This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or EAR-controlled technology. The hiring process for this position will therefore include an export compliance assessment, which will include an assessment of U.S. person status. U.S. persons are defined by 22 CFR 120.62 and 15 CFR 772.1 to include U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and people with asylee or refugee status.
Position Overview
The Process Safety Engineer (PSE) is responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of all employees and contractors at the Nalas manufacturing site. This role requires expertise in process safety in a chemical manufacturing environment to identify & assess risks, ensure compliance, and drive improvements. Key responsibilities include reviewing operating procedures, batch records, and change requests, as well as assessing new & existing chemical processes. The PSE will support incident investigations, environmental regulatory reporting, and adoption of new technologies to drive safety excellence.
Qualifications
Qualified Process Safety Engineer should have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering with 5-10 years of relevant experience working in chemical manufacturing facilities.
- CSP certification desired, or ability to attain other pertinent engineering certifications i.e. Professional Process Safety Engineer
- Computer skills required and knowledge of Microsoft Suite/365.
- Ability to learn new software.
- Familiarity with quantitative risk assessment tools, relief device sizing, and the design and maintenance of integrated process safety systems
- Understanding of current building codes and industrial manufacturing standards to ensure facility-wide compliance.
- Working knowledge of environmental regulations, particularly regarding air emissions, air permit thresholds, and TSCA compliance.
- Understanding of engineering documents such as Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and mass balance tables.
- Ability to work closely with Environmental consultants, providing the process expertise necessary to calculate air emission estimates.
- Comprehension of all elements of OSHA PSM with ability to apply requirements to a given chemical process.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multi-functional tasks.
- Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all employees and contractors working at the Nalas manufacturing site.
- Implementing and improving the elements of OSHA PSM at the manufacturing facility.
- Contractor safety review and oversight.
- Emergency response coordination.
- Safety review and approval of process changes following the MOC work process.
- Conducting periodic safety inspections of manufacturing and lab spaces.
- Assessing existing chemical processes for compliance with Operating Procedures.
- Leading process hazard analyses (PHA) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) on new & existing processes.
- Ensure that safety and compliance actions from risk reviews are resolved prior to manufacturing startup.
- Reviewing batch records to identify procedure deviations.
- Leading incident investigations.
- Collaborating with the Manufacturing Team to identify incident root causes.
- Ensuring adherence to work instructions and safety practices.
- Engaging colleagues to identify & address safety risks which may arise during inspections.
- Ensuring proper storage of raw materials.
- Inspecting manufacturing, raw material and waste storage areas for any potential safety risks.
- Overseeing the confined space entry program.
- Performing project engineering duties such as specifying equipment, procurement, managing installations, and commissioning.
- Coordinating contractors, leading meetings, and evaluating quotes for various HVAC, electrical, and process improvement projects.
- Troubleshooting equipment issues and collaborating with vendors to maintain reliability and safety.
Conditions of Employment
- US Person
- Drug Screening
- Background Check
- HAZARDOUS DUTY: Incumbent is regularly exposed to the hazards of chemical and explosive ingredients. The danger inherent in this type of work cannot be completely eliminated by established SOP's and/or safety equipment.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pay: $108,200.00 - $158,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or EAR-controlled technology. The hiring process for this position will therefore include an export compliance assessment, which will include an assessment of U.S. person status. U.S. persons are defined by 22 CFR 120.62 and 15 CFR 772.1 to include U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and people with asylee or refugee status.
For Export compliance purposes, what is your status from the below?
Citizen, National, Permanent Resident, Asylee/Refugee, or Non-U.S. Person?
- A key part of this role is working with consultants on air emissions and TSCA compliance. What specific experience do you have in managing environmental permits and ensuring a facility stays within its regulatory thresholds for air and waste?
- Beyond your degree, what specific engineering-related professional development or certifications have you completed that assist you in technical tasks like relief device sizing or interpreting P&IDs?
- How have you used Lean Manufacturing principles, such as 5S or Visual Management, to improve workplace safety or organize hazardous material storage areas?
- What is your direct experience working with OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, and how have you applied its requirements to chemical processes in your previous roles?
Work Location: In person
