Process Safety Engineer

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function:

Engineering and Engineering ServicesJob Summary:

Reporting to the EH&S Manager, this position is accountable for developing and administering the site Process Safety Management (PSM) programs to reduce the risk of incidents resulting in catastrophic consequences to people, environment, assets, or Company reputation by leading continuous improvement in the overall management of process safety. The position works with site leadership to develop goals, policies, standards, and expectations regarding the Company’s process safety programs. The Process Safety Engineer implements initiatives that address unsafe behaviors; allocates resources to obtain continuous improvement in PSM; supports the development of safe engineering and operation practices; creates an environment where employees can speak freely to co-workers. In addition, they quickly adapt to short-term needs while balancing long-term strategic priorities and build ownership while creating enthusiasm and support for vision, goals, and required business changes.

Job Description:

Reporting to the EH&S Manager, this position is accountable for developing and administering the site Process Safety Management (PSM) programs to reduce the risk of incidents resulting in catastrophic consequences to people, environment, assets, or Company reputation by leading continuous improvement in the overall management of process safety. The position works with site leadership to develop goals, policies, standards, and expectations regarding the Company’s process safety programs. The Process Safety Engineer implements initiatives that address unsafe behaviors; allocates resources to obtain continuous improvement in PSM; supports the development of safe engineering and operation practices; creates an environment where employees can speak freely to co-workers. In addition, they quickly adapt to short-term needs while balancing long-term strategic priorities and build ownership while creating enthusiasm and support for vision, goals, and required business changes.

Job Description:

Lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) for the site:

• Monitors 5-year cyclical PHA process;
• Leads Safety Integrity Level (SIL) analysis studies and implements Process Safety Lifecycle for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Oversees the Alarm Rationalization process;
• Assists in resolving complex technical issues using analytical and problem-solving skills such as HazOp and Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA);
• Provides consequence modelling of process safety incidents.

Lead Management of Change (MOC) Process:

• Facilitates project process hazard and provides guidance and training for engineering team members completing MOCs;
• Supports Engineering on technical safety design;
• Ensures compliance and drives continuous improvement via the Quality Review process.

Lead Incident Investigations:

• Leads investigations for process safety incidents to determine root causes of failures and develops and coordinates corrective action plans;
• Ensures completion of follow-ups to mitigate site risk.

Mechanical Integrity (MI) Program:

• Participates in the development of the site MI program;
• Steers the MI team to the achievement of its objectives.

Risk Management and Audit Compliance:

• Site advocate to the Corporate Process Safety Council; this team drives PSM policy across the company with all company process safety engineers, Corporate Process Safety Manager, and EHS Steering Committee.
• Performs Semi-Quantitative Risk Assessment (SQRA) and hazard assessments as required and identified through near misses, hazard IDs, maintenance activities, site inspections, etc.;
• Works closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to provide guidance regarding risk assessment methodologies, equipment design, and auditing of safety critical barriers;
• Coordinates the development of the Facility Siting review and implements follow up activities;
• Coordinates response activities to the site PSM audit findings;

General Environment, Health & Safety Activities:

• Assists in the development, audit and improvement of the EH&S management system standards and work processes;
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Joint Health & Safety Committee initiatives;
• Provides field supervision support and Pre-Startup audits for Turnarounds and other high risk jobs.
• Participates in the execution of the annual crisis drills and coordinates post drill follow up activities.
• Provides emergency response support as a member of the site Incident Management Team.

Required Skills:

• Engineering degree required
• Five or more years’ experience in increasingly responsible positions within chemical process technology and safety management in an industrial setting;
• Commitment to process safety as the embodiment of corporate culture, responsibility and accountability;
• Detailed knowledge on the application of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment / management techniques;
• Ability to recognize hazards, drive continual improvement and promote practical alternatives for risk reduction and risk control measures;

Leadership:

• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes to perform successfully in the key areas of People Leadership, Results Leadership, Thought Leadership & Self Leadership
• Upholds and reinforces health and safety initiatives across the production units and has the ability to lead through influence.

Time Management:

• Identifies, establishes priorities, and executes tasks to consistently deliver results within required timelines.

Complex Problem Solving:

• Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Coaching and Training:

• Empowers others through active listening, collaboration, training, education and technical advice

Judgement and decision-making:

• An understanding of your own personal knowledge and limitations when considering long and short-term decisions and recommendations

Strategic Influence: 

• Regularly supports and/or defines short- and long-term objectives. Provides input to the development of functional area strategies.

• CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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