About INEOS Styrolution
INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com
The Position:
The Process Safety Management / Safety Specialist (PSM/SS) is accountable for the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program for the INEOS Styrolution Bayport EBSM site. Responsibilities include leading the Process Hazard Analysis program, Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) revalidations, Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) audits, ensuring regulatory compliance guidance to all elements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119, developing tools to identify and mitigate process safety risks, as well as tracking and analyzing the site’s key PSM performance metrics. This position will also support compliance to EPA’s Risk Management Program (RMP) 40 CFR Part 68.
What you will do:
This position – and all positions - within the INEOS Styrolution organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioural Safety as applicable to the position. These are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility. Each employee must also commit to following INEOS’ Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These rules are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility.
Program Management & Support
- Manage development and implementation of both tactical and strategic Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs. Serve as PSM Authority, providing regulatory compliance guidance for PSM/RMP programs. Advise and assist Managers, Supervisors, and Contractor Safety Representatives to ensure that the site operates within company policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Lead the development, implementation, review and sustainability of site policies and technical guidelines associated with PSM and RMP elements (e.g., Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, Contractor Management, Process Safety Information, etc.) to deliver compliance.
- Collaborate with site operations leadership and engineers to scope and prioritize capital improvement projects to improve process safety.
- Develop process workflow to identify and maintain Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).
- Monitor regulatory changes, publicly available information, and significant incidents at plants. Support the workforce in understanding and applying lessons learned.
- Manage KMS database to track action items from inception to completion. Provide technical support to the KMS software system and serve as a backup Administrator.
Process Hazard Analysis
- Facilitate activities necessary to conduct PHAs, including node-by-node analysis and Checklist/What If methodologies.
- Lead Process Hazard Analysis and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) to meet internal INEOS Group Guidance Notes and external regulatory schedule requirements while providing necessary documentation, completing management reviews and issuing reports within established deadlines.
- Support project managers and site teams to define resources, schedules, and associated activities required to complete risk assessments (PHAs, LOPAs).
- Ensure PHA/Hazop participants (or other facilitators) are appropriately trained. Mentor individuals on the methodologies, tools, and practices used to conduct PHAs/Hazops. Review results of PHAs/Hazops for quality and thoroughness.
- Assist with addressing needs for Safety Instrumented Systems documentation, Safety Integrity Level scenario analysis and Functional Safety Assessments.
Management of Change/PSSRs
- Lead Management of Change program by participating in the gatekeeping, approval process, and identification/resolution of opportunities for improvement. Maintain associated procedural and technical documentation.
- Provide guidance for Pre-Start-Up Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
Employee Participation
- Routinely interact with employees and contractors on Behavioral and Process Safety Principles concerns and issues. Participate in employee safety committee initiatives.
- Support development and implementation of PSM awareness and education programs (i.e., training, toolkits) for employees and contractors.
- Lead/participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
- Perform formal and informal audits of PSM elements to ensure compliance with INEOS Safety Principles and other company and regulatory requirements. Serve as local lead for INEOS Process Safety Audits.
- Provide field safety support to operations and maintenance departments.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in in Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or related technical degree required. Chemical Engineering preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations including knowledge of regulatory compliance standards, 29 CFR 1910 series and 40 CFR Part 68 with emphasis on Process Safety Elements and Risk Management program elements required.
- Possess a working knowledge of common chemical industry process safety policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices.
Experience in general:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive process safety experience
- Fluent in English, both oral and written communication, required to interpret EPA, OSHA, various other Federal and State agencies and know their applicability to site processes.
- Presentation and or training experience preferred
- Must be physically able to climb steps (20' sections -75' tall), and enter manways of varying heights (max 200') and various diameters.
We Have Great Chemistry
We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.
We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.
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