Process Safety Specialist

Date:

Dec 13, 2024

Location:

Calvert City

Company:

Wacker Chemical Corporation

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Calvert City we are looking for a(n) Regional Process Safety Specialist.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn‘t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on ‘Creating Tomorrow‘s Solutions‘. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it‘s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Regional Process Safety Specialist our site in Calvert City, KY.

What you will do:

The Regional Process Safety Specialist is responsible for application and implementation for ongoing compliance with WACKER Process Safety Standards, the regulatory Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs. This position will interface with relevant third parties such as consultants and auditors retained by the Company, as well as with facility and corporate leadership. This role will also require very strong subject matter expertise, regarding process safety and risk management planning - both as industrial disciplines and regulatory mandates for these areas. The Regional Process Safety Specialist also requires a detailed understanding of facility operating, engineering, maintenance, and planning processes, plus the ability to identify and communicate PSM and RMP ramifications of existing, new, and modified processes. Moreover, this position will require an aptitude for ‘walking the plant‘ and partnering with company personnel, contractors, and visitors, to increase education on facility processes and PSM and RMP issues and solutions related to those processes. The position requires regular interface with virtually all departments of the facility, as well as interface with initiatives within WACKER Global and Regional Safety departments. This role will report directly to the Director of Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity with primary responsibility of the process safety program at the Calvert City, KY.

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• PSM Program Development and Management:
  
  
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  • Lead the Process Safety Management (PSM) program improvements and implementation of processes, through sharing and facilitating best practices among different plants and by creating the best means and/or channels for communications to serve this purpose. Responsible or co-responsible for application of all 14 elements of OSHA PSM standard.
    
  • Support/Develop business specific standards and best practice efforts.
    
  • Support process safety implementation. Identify needs required to comply with PSM requirements and establish a Risk Based Process Safety approach.
    
  • Provide support for management of significant, though unregulated, process safety risks and process safety activities regulated under alternative regulatory regimes.
    
  • Assist site in their procedure development and provide direct support to their implementation efforts of new and existing standards
    
  • Report upon PSM/RMP activities and initiatives. Provide evaluations and progress reports of ongoing programs to management as required.
    
  • Support site and capital projects to ensure process safety requirements are identified in the project design and implementation.
    
  
  
  

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• PSM Training Development and Communication:
  
  
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  • Train and strengthen site process safety resources in their process safety related duties including WACKER process safety and specific Procedures, Directives, and Policies
    
  • Provide training to employees and contractors (as required) to assure understanding and compliance with legal obligation under PSM/RMP as well as conformance with WACKER Process Safety requirements.
    
  • Ensure contractor selection with strong safety and process safety mindsets (i.e. gatekeeper function) and be an active support ensuring safe work practices throughout contractors‘ work on Company projects.
    
  
  
  

Safe Reviews, Audits, and Investigation Participation:

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  • Lead or participate with required compliance audits of the PSM/RMP covered sites.
    
  • Assist site in leading Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) by providing expert support in PHA methodologies, such as WSA (WACKER Safety Analysis).
    
  • Provide support for LOPA reviews of those risk scenarios requiring further assessment post PHA review as requested by sites or projects.
    
  • Assist site with their Hazard Assessment (Off-Site Consequence Analysis) modeling in accordance with legal requirements (as required).
    
  • Assist in development of the Functional Safety program and establish the governance requirements for the program.
    
  • Track and follow-up action items with timely completion; addressing findings from PSM audits, PHA studies, and other PSM or RMP assessment activities.
    
  • Participate in select Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) prior to startup of new or modified processes or equipment or after extended shutdown of equipment. Periodically review site PSSRs for quality and completeness.
    
  • Participate in Process Safety event investigations/root cause analysis to provide guidance to all sites. In conjunction with site management teams, track progress of corrective actions.
    
  • Evaluate events and operational results and support the revising / updating of site policies, procedure revisions, and training to address process safety related findings.
    
  • MI program governance.
    
  
  
  

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• Functional Responsibility for MI Program Governance:
  
  
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  • Assist in developing and implementing policies for a robust mechanical integrity program.
    
  • Assist in development of and tracking KPIs for mechanical integrity processes.
    
  • Assist site with compliance to the MI policy and development of site specific procedures.
    
  • Ensure training is developed and provided to the affected personnel for the MI program.
    
  • Assist in MI related compliance opportunities by ensuring the correct resources are utilized and the documentation is completed.
    
  • Support MI processes for site and capital projects.
    
  • Works closely with Site Mechanical Integrity team and Mechanical Integrity Quality Assurance and Control Specialist - Regional for MI QA/QC
    
  
  
  

What we need from you

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• BS in Safety, Engineering, Chemistry or other Technical Degree
  
• With BS in Safety, Engineering, or Chemistry - 5+ years relevant experience.; Other Technical Degree - 7+ years relevant experience.
  
• Ability to travel up to 20%.
  
• Additional professional certification and/or a graduate degree in Engineering or Process Safety type education is preferred
  
• Relevant industry certifications for Process Safety such as API, CSP, CCPSC, etc.
  
• Expertise in Incident Investigation, Process Hazard Analysis, Facility Siting, Dust Hazard Analysis, or other relevant process safety programs.
  
• Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in PSM and RMP best practices for petrochemical and/or chemical plants.
  
• Demonstrated experience in implementing, and executing a PSM program.
  
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and mitigating process safety risks.
  
• Expertise in project management and cost estimation
  
• Demonstrated leadership and audit experience in PSM management positions in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
  
• Detailed knowledge of U.S. (including federal, state and local) regulations related to process safety and risk management planning, particularly the OSHA PSM standard and the Clean Air Act‘s RMP regulations.
  
• An understanding of relevant agency practices regarding enforcement of the standards and regulations (such as OSHA‘s National Emphasis Programs for the chemical industry).
  
• Ability to contribute to, and perhaps lead, internal efforts to develop internal Policies, Practices, Procedures, Design Guides and Engineering Standards.
  
• Ability to participate in professional/technical organizations and in the development / delivery of subject matter training.
  
• A general understanding of related codes and consensus standards is also necessary (e.g. state fire, boiler, and pressure vessel codes; API, ANSI, ASME etc. standards and recommended practices) as these play a role in overall process safety management whether formally incorporated within the PSM and RMP standards.
  
• Analytical ability, organizational skills, time and people management skills, computer skills such as SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PHA Works, and must be an excellent communicator both orally and in writing.
  
• The person must be flexible, innovative, and have good leadership ability.
  

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

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  Compensation and Incentive plans
  
  
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  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  
  
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  Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  
  
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  Paid parental leave
  
  
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  Wellbeing fund
  
  
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  Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  
  
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  401(k) with company match
  
  
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  Education Assistance Program
  
  
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  Career development and advancement opportunities
  
  
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  Support for Community Involvement
  
  

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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