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What We OfferMajor Responsibilities:
Revise, develop and maintain Process Safety and Risk Management guidelines, procedures and standards to reflect current regulatory requirements and best practices. Develop and deliver training as necessary.
Perform, facilitate and document process safety reviews (PHAs, HAZOPs, and MOCs) for revalidations and capital projects at Covestro's Newark Compounding Facility, ensuring all findings are tracked to closure·
Lead and direct process hazard analyses utilizing HAZOP, What-If and Checklist methodologies; document all findings and action items·
Advise project management and site leadership on regulatory impacts and provide specialized technical guidance on process safety issues; identify and initiate MOCs when changes to process, equipment or procedures warrant review.
Ensure all PSM and Emergency Response System (ERS) programs meet local and global directed completion schedules; proactively manage resources and escalate risks to schedule as needed.
Lead and participate in incident and near-miss investigations using structured Root Cause Analysis methodologies; develop and communicate corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
Represent Newark Compounding on regional and global Covestro workgroups, contributing to the development of enterprise-wide standards and consistency throughout the organization.
Support and advance department goals aligned with Process Safety and Corporate HSEQ objectives, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Work alongside the Local Machinery Safety Expert to help ensure corporate machinery safety requirements for facility operations and capital projects.
Serve as HSEQ lead on safety-related capital projects, providing technical oversight in machinery safety, process safety and pressure safety from design through commissioning, including review of engineering designs, PSSRs and contractor safety compliance
Ensure key process safety related aspects such as dust explosion and pressure safety risks are accounted for and properly addressed throughout operations and capital project planning safety risks are accounted for and properly addressed throughout operations and capital project planning
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with a minimum of six (6) years of experience in process safety within the chemical or petroleum industries, or
Master's degree (MS) in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or equivalent engineering degree with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in process safety within the chemical or petroleum industries.
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA RMP, and applicable local, state and insurance regulations governing chemical facility operations.
Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend and apply P&IDs, material balances, equipment and layout drawings, and specifications for complex chemical processes.
Proven experience performing, facilitating and documenting process hazard analyses using structured methodologies including HAZOP, What-If and Checklist approaches.
Working knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies including Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and functional safety standards (IEC 61511/ISA 84).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply technical principles and engineering judgment to complex process safety challenges.
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YOUR APPLICATION
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- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 6 years process safety experience in chemical or petroleum industries
- Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent with minimum 4 years process safety experience in chemical or petroleum industries
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA RMP regulations
- Proven experience performing and facilitating PHAs, HAZOPs, What-Ifs and Checklist analyses
- Working knowledge of LOPA and hazard identification/risk mitigation strategies
- Familiarity with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and IEC 61511 / ISA 84 functional safety standards
- Ability to read and apply P&IDs, material balances, equipment and layout drawings, and specifications for complex chemical processes
- Experience leading incident and near-miss investigations using structured Root Cause Analysis and driving corrective actions
- Experience managing PSM, Emergency Response System (ERS) programs and initiating MOCs when required
- Experience providing technical oversight for machinery safety, pressure safety and safety-related capital projects (PSSR reviews)
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
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What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
