Process Safety Management; PSM Specialist - Splitter

Job Overview

PSM Specialist responsible for supporting, maintaining, and continuously improving Kinder Morgan’s Galena Park Splitter’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP). Primary responsibilities include regulatory compliance, operational risk reduction, process safety performance, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Administer all 14 PSM elements in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR  and EPA 40 CFR 68.
• Ensure timely completion of audits, PHAs, MOCs, incident investigations, and other compliance tasks.
• Track regulatory updates and align facility policies with industry standards and corporate requirements.
• Coordinate HAZOPs/PHAs and work with OSG Process Safety and third‑party facilitators.
• Document and close PHA action items.
• Provide technical support and ensure risk mitigations are implemented effectively.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and assess risk level.
• Oversee the MOC program to evaluate operational, engineering, and procedural changes for process safety impact.
• Support operations and engineering with hazard evaluations, pre‑startup safety reviews (PSSR), and closure of MOC tasks.
• Review, update and standardize operating procedures, safe work practices and emergency response guidelines.
• Support PSM training for operators and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with Maintenance & Reliability to ensure inspection/testing programs meet PSM requirements.
• Assist in evaluating equipment deficiencies, failure analysis and risk‑based mitigation strategies.
• Maintain the facility ITPM plan in compliance with company policies and guidelines.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations, near‑miss reviews, and corrective action development.
• Maintain incident investigation documentation and verify completion of corrective actions.
• Serve as lead for internal PSM audits and support external audits (corporate, regulatory).
• Analyze PSM performance data, develop KPIs, and report status to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend analysis and lessons learned.
• Provide daily support to operations on process safety concerns, SOLs, deviations, and equipment reliability.
• Perform field verifications, PSSR walkdowns and safety reviews to ensure compliance and hazard mitigation.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate Process Safety Information (e.g., P&IDs).
• Promote a proactive process safety mindset across all levels of the facility.
• Facilitate cross‑functional meetings, safety communications and risk awareness initiatives.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert and advisor for process safety and operational risk.

• 2‑year degree or PSM certifications in a related technical field.
• Or, minimum of 5–7 years in refinery or petrochemical operations and PSM program implementation (in lieu of degree).
• Valid state driver’s license, insurable by Company’s insurance carrier if needed.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA , EPA 40 CFR Part 68, API/CCPS guidelines and industry risk‑reduction practices.
• Ability to understand and assess risk based on process operating changes and lead a team through a robust risk assessment of physical changes to an operating process (using P&’s, ISO’s, electrical drawings, SOLs, technical drawings, PSV studies, facility siting, SDSs, hazard analysis, etc.).
• Experience with PHA methods, MOC systems (Maximo), incident investigation tools (SCAT, Cause Mapping) and mechanical integrity programs.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to accept supervision direction and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability and dependability to perform job duties with little or no supervision.
• Required to stand, walk and climb for extended periods while assessing the facility.
• Must be willing to wear FRC clothing and all required PPE.
• Ability to walk on paved, gravel or uneven surfaces.
• Position requires use of cell phone for call‑outs when supporting the facility.
• Must be ready to respond at any hour of the day or night to emergency situations and participate as…