Process Safety Management Leader

Date: Oct 24, 2024

Location: Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70805

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $116,222.40  - $159,805.80 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

We’re hiring a Process Safety Management Leader for our Baton Rouge, LA, site who will report to the EHS Manager. The Process Safety Management Leader is responsible for the plant’s process safety initiatives playing a critical role in leading and driving business and operational objectives to include EHS, Quality, Productivity, and Cost Effectiveness. You will engage and partner with the engineering and operations staff on Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Safety training, Incident Prevention, root cause analysis, and corrective action management. 

Responsibilities

  • Works to ensure a safe working environment for employees
  • Ensure site and staff conformity with Grace Health and Safety and Process Safety Implementing Procedures (all relevant IPHS) and OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals as well as Risk Management Program
  • Manage and oversee the site Process Safety Management (PSM) manual to ensure all Process Safety Information is accurate, available, and organized for ongoing processes
  • 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)
  • Participate in field walks to evaluate proper safeguards are in place for process startups and process/equipment changes
  • Oversee the Relief and Pressure device site management which includes preparing/conducting calculations and managing documentation
  • Facilitate Process Hazard Analysis and risk assessments - to include HAZOPs, What-Ifs, FMEA, LOPA
  • Drive and gatekeep the Management of Change process 
  • Provides input into capital budget to drive improved PSM and EHS deliverables
  • Identify, monitor, and maintain key performance indicators (KPI’s), and drive data access to the operator/craftsman level
  • Proactively identify development opportunities to build PSM and EHS expertise

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
  • Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Engineering or Science discipline
  • 7-10 years’ experience Process Safety Management experience within a manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient with PHA Works or PHA Pro
  • CCPS Process Safety Bootcamp training
  • Training/certification in PHA and PSM facilitation and procedures

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Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans  
  • 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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Nearest Major Market: Baton Rouge