Process Safety Management Leader

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Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

The Process Safety Leader is responsible for plant process safety initiatives and plays a critical role leading and driving business and operational objectives. These include EHS, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Effectiveness. They partner and advise maintenance, process technology, engineering and operations on all elements of the Process Safety program. Their collaboration includes Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) / Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), risk assessment, process safety training, incident investigation, root cause analysis (RCA), audits, management of change (MOC), pre‑start‑up safety reviews, and corrective action management.

The Process Safety Leader is on‑site in Baton Rouge, LA reporting to the Plant Manager. They also have Process Safety oversight of Grace’s Norco, LA and Orangeburg, SC sites.

• Manage and oversee the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program to ensure all Process Safety Information is accurate, available, and organized for ongoing processes, including but not limited to gatekeeping the Management of Change process (MOC), managing the site PSM system (Enablon) as an administrator, and following up with any past‑due open actions.
• Ensure site and staff conformity with Grace Process Safety Implementing Procedures and OSHA  Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals as well as the Risk Management Program.
• Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments—including HAZOPs, What‑Ifs, FMEA, and LOPA.
• Manage and oversee the site Safety Instrumented Systems program, including the design installation of new devices.
• Participate in incident investigation and reporting techniques and Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Responsible for the process‑safety related material (PSE Events, PHAs, MOCs, process safety audit findings, incident investigation, etc.).
• Participate in field walks with proper PPE to evaluate that safeguards are in place for process startups and process/equipment changes.
• Oversee the Relief and Pressure device site program which includes preparing/reviewing calculations and managing documentation.
• Oversee the site Facility Siting Program.
• Provide input into the capital budget to drive improved PSM and EHS deliverables, proactively identify development opportunities to build PSM and EHS expertise.

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Science discipline.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment as a Production/Process engineer, Process Technologist, or EHS Specialist with hands‑on experience in Process Safety Management.
• Proficient in Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments—including HAZOPs, What‑Ifs, FMEA, and LOPA.

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE—including hard hat, protective eyewear, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, and full‑face respirator.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Education or experience with Primatech PHA Works or Sphera PHA Pro.
• Training/certification in PHA and PSM facilitation and procedures.
• Center for Chemical Process Safety Bootcamp training.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market:
Baton Rouge