Process Safety Engineer

What You Will Do:

• The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related.

• Maintains all process safety information and other documentation necessary to conduct PHAs or PHA revalidations.

• Maintains and updates the Fresno Plant Risk Management Plan (RMP).  The PSM Specialist coordinates submittal of plan updates with the EPA and local governmental agencies.

• Develops PSM procedures, maintains existing procedures, and ensures their appropriate use at the Fresno Plant. These procedures include, but are not limited to, Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Incident Investigation, and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).

• Leads PHA or PHA revalidation sessions for the Fresno Plant.  The PSM Specialist may also coordinate and schedule PHA sessions with third-party contractors for large projects.

• Provide training on PSM and RMP requirements to new employees and refresher training to existing employees at the Fresno Plant. 

• Manages and leads incident investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) as needed.

• Provides technical support during asset Safety/PSM audits and serves as an audit team member/leader on division and corporate audits.

• Monitors adequacy and closure of corrective action items related to incident investigations, RCAs, audits, PHA recommendations, MOC action plans, agency inspections, etc.

• Provides support to plant engineering in improving their safety competency and skillsets.

• Supports the guiding principles of Responsible Care to continually improve Fresno’s plant’s safety, health, environmental performance, process safety, security, and efforts to respond to public concerns relating to design, development, manufacture, storage, marketing, distribution, use and ultimate safe disposal of chemical products.

• Supports and is committed to the Quality Improvement Process.  Plans strategies to ensure error-free work by “doing it right the first time” and conveys this attitude in the daily performance of various duties.

• Supports and incorporates the activities of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) into ongoing work duties through teamwork within and across departments. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree

• 3 years industrial health, safety and Process Safety Management experience

• Employees in this position must possess a strong knowledge of PSM and RMP regulations.

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering, Safety, Process Safety Management or similar technical field

• 5 years of industrial health and safety and PSM experience preferred

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to deal with various levels of employees, management, vendors, and customers

• Certifications such as CSP, PSP, PE, etc. are preferred.

• Completion of the 5-day TapRooT incident investigation process training is a strong plus.

• Knowledge of the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is a plus. 

What’s in it For You:

• You will join a growth company offering competitive pay and benefits

• Access to best in class resources, tools and technology

• Opportunity for a long term, advanced career path

• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection

• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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