Engineer, PSM

Brief Description

Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer will provide needed support to ensure that site regulatory Process Safety Management programs are properly maintained and documented. This position also supports other HSSE roles during high‑demand activities such as turnarounds (TARs) and other extended outages. The PSM engineer will participate in developing and updating PSM Best Practices for the 14 elements of PSM.

• Assist OSHA required PHAs and 5‑year PHA re‑validations
• Assist OSHA required PSM compliance audits and 3‑year re‑certification
• Coordinate regular team meetings with Operations, Maintenance (I&E and MI) to review and drive progress on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and various Audit (PSM, DHA, internal/owners) recommendations
• Set up and maintain tracking system for MOCs and overall compliance
• Support regular unit PHAs activities including generating adequate documentation for studies and generating reports (e.g. node P&IDs, equipment files, SOPs, etc.)
• Assist with Management of Change (MOC) activities including, but not limited to, participating in pre‑startup safety reviews (PSSRs), answering basic MOC implementation questions, and providing regular PSM/MOC training to current and new SMEs
• Actively support HSSE activities during turnaround’s (TARs), including participating in safety review meetings and acting as a backup for other HSSE roles as needed
• HSSE responsibilities include understanding, supporting, and complying with all plant policies, procedures and applicable regulations, conducting applicable safety activities, including inspections and audits as assigned, and completing regulatory and any other required training
• Conduct incident investigations and RCA evaluations, including documentation and follow‑up for closure
• Close out Audit Findings and Action Items from IMPACT or other safety databases
• Complete special projects as assigned which would include scope development for HSSE CAPEX
• Work with site personnel to establish and maintain necessary inspection plans
• Set up and track site pressure relief, piping, and ventilation systems
• Coordinate and participate in process/equipment failure investigations
• Investigate regulatory matters and use this knowledge to improve procedures, labeling, signs, and training
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Caring:
  Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
• Trustworthy:
  Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
• Connected:
  Build Strong Partnerships
• Driven for Excellence:
  Commit to Continuous Improvement

• Job Knowledge
  - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current
• Productivity
  - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Quality
  - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
• Safety – HSSE
  - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Safety Engineering degree or similar degree or High School Diploma and equivalent relevant experience
• Read and understand Process and Instrument Diagrams
• Knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes (OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Knowledge of processes, instrumentation, and mechanical equipment in a chemical or refinery plant
• Good computer proficiency, particularly in MS Excel, MS Access/MS SQL, and MS Word
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and influence others

• 2 years’ experience in petrochemicals, refining, or technical field
• Good understanding of Process Safety Management (OSHA ) and hazard analysis concepts
• 3+ years’ experience in a process safety management role performing PSM audits and conducting PHAs
• Good technical writing skills
• Experience with Industrial Hygiene, field construction, and projects

• Follow safety requirements for the role including any use of personal equipment, aids, or tools
• Read technical procedures and materials in English
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