Pharma SME - Process Safety

Bechtel Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Chennai, India seeks an experienced process safety engineer to lead field investigations, design development and evaluation of process safety components for large projects. You will coordinate complex issues, ensure client satisfaction, and meet project requirements across pharmaceutical facilities.

The role requires deep knowledge of HAZOP/LOPA, GMP environments, and cross-functional coordination with EPCM teams on fast-track programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant life sciences experience.
• Experience on large capital projects.
• Experience supporting GMP facility startup activities.
• Experience in fast-track projects.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM/Owner's Representative environments.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates process safety work for a global unit.
• Review design for conformance with process safety and loss prevention codes.
• Mentor and evaluate assigned personnel; provide input for performance reviews.
• Prepare conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Prepare cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and staffing for proposals.
• Review and check work of subordinate engineers.
• Coordinate process safety outputs with internal teams.
• Coordinate deliverables for pharmaceutical projects ensuring code compliance.

Skills

HAZOP

LOPA

PHA facilitation

Process hazard analysis

ATEX/NFPA requirements

Education

B Tech in Chemical Engineering

MTech/PhD in Chemical Engineering preferred

Tools

PHAST

CANARY

PHAPro

ExSILentia

Pipenet

Job description

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 299327

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Chennai
  

Extraordinary Teams Building Inspiring Projects

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Bechtel’s India offices support the execution of projects and services around the world. Working seamlessly with Bechtel’s global business units, project sites, customers, and suppliers, our teams have delivered more than 125 projects since 1994. With offices in Gurgaon, Vadodara, and Chennai there are exciting career opportunities for candidates who are passionate about delivering projects that make a lasting, meaningful difference for people and communities around the world.

Job Summary

In this role, you will conduct field investigations and special studies for process safety design for large projects. You will lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of components and processes used in process safety for projects with unique requirements. Your coordination will ensure that complex technical issues are resolved, clients are satisfied, and project needs are met.

Major Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates process safety work for a global business unit delivering projects in Pharmaceutical Industry. Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice but may include solving complex risk and safety design issues. Ability to support multiple projects as a subject matter expert.
• Review and provide design recommendations for new projects and proposed facility modifications to ensure conformance with process safety and loss prevention codes, standards and procedures.
• Assists in on-the-job training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers.
• Co-ordination with internal teams for the process safety / loss prevention related inputs / outputs.
• Plans and coordinates process safety deliverables for pharmaceutical projects ensuring compliance with code requirements.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Candidates should demonstrate experience supporting one or more of the following:

• Bulk API manufacturing facilities
• Oligonucleotide manufacturing facilities
• Sterile manufacturing facilities
• Biopharmaceutical manufacturing
• Secondary packaging facilities
• GMP laboratories
• QC and analytical laboratories
• Warehouse and cold-chain facilities supporting GMP operations
• Validated utility systems and infrastructure serving GMP facilities
• The ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments should be considered a core competency.

Education And Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant life sciences experience
• B Tech in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree (MTech or PhD) in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience on large capital projects
• Experience supporting GMP facility startup activities
• Experience in fast-track projects
• Experience with EPC, EPCM, Owner's Representative, or Contractor environments

Required Knowledge And Skills

Candidates should also demonstrate experience with:

• HAZOP, LOPA, PHA facilitation, Process hazard analysis, Facility siting studies, Flammable and combustible systems, Chemical process safety, ATEX/NFPA requirements, Risk mitigation strategies
• Dust and solvent flammability assessment for pharmaceutical powder handling and solvent-based processes.

Preferred Experience

• FDA-regulated manufacturing
• API or chemical pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Hazardous materials storage and processing
• Ambitious, energetic, self-motivated, self-managed, team player, and result oriented.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Energetic and positive attitude working with multiple clients on a wide variety of projects.
• Team building, conflict management and resolution, and negotiating skills
• Working experience of software’s like PHAST, CANARY, PHAPro, ExSILentia, Pipenet, etc.

Total Rewards/Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse Teams Build The Extraordinary

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [e-mail]

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