EHS & PSM Engineer

Valtris-Specialty-Chemicals; Bridgeport (NJ); In loco; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Valtris Specialty Chemicals is seeking an EHS & PSM Engineer to lead and manage Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Process Safety programs at the Delaware River Plant in New Jersey.

You will administer NJTCPA, OSHA PSM, and EPA RMP programs, lead internal audits, coordinate PHAs, and maintain PSI and mechanical integrity with cross-functional teams. The role includes MOC oversight, contractor safety, training coordination, and participation in emergency planning.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or comparable industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of process safety and regulatory requirements (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NJTCPA).
• Familiarity with PHAs, MOC, PSSRs, PSI, and Mechanical Integrity is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff.

Mansioni

• Administer and maintain NJTCPA, OSHA PSM, and EPA RMP programs to ensure regulatory compliance and company standards.
• Coordinate internal audits of process safety programs and support external audits and inspections.
• Maintain PSI and mechanical integrity requirements in collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering.
• Coordinate PHAs, track recommendations, and ensure closure of action items.
• Manage the site’s MOC process, including technical reviews, approvals, and safety evaluations.
• Oversee contractor safety program, including qualification, safety orientation, and audits.
• Develop, review, and audit EHS procedures and programs for continuous improvement.
• Support EHS capital projects and emergency response planning with the site team.

Conoscenze

Regulatory compliance

Process safety

Communication

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Welcome to Valtris Specialty Chemicals
At Valtris, our purpose is simple: we manufacture and provide specialty chemicals that improve our customers’ products and processes; by helping our customers develop innovative and sustainable products. Join our team, and you will be challenged creatively and provided opportunities allowing your career to grow with you.

Job Summary

The EHS & PSM Engineer provides technical leadership and program management for the Delaware River Plant’s Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and Process Safety programs. This position is responsible for administering and maintaining the site’s New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (NJTCPA), OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs, while supporting broader EHS compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Administer and maintain the site’s NJTCPA, OSHA PSM, and EPA RMP programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Coordinate and lead internal audits of applicable process safety programs, support external regulatory audits and inspections, and ensure identified deficiencies are tracked through resolution.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and other relevant departments to maintain process safety Information (PSI) and mechanical integrity requirements
• Coordinate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), track recommendations, and ensure action items are assigned, documented, and resolved in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Manage the site’s Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring proposed changes receive the required technical reviews, approvals, and safety evaluations before implementation. Track MOCs through completion, including required documentation, action items, and verification of closure.
• Coordinate inspections and testing of fire protection systems and work with Maintenance to address deficiencies and complete necessary repairs.
• Identify applicable EHS and process safety training requirements and coordinate with the site training coordinator and relevant departments to ensure training resources are available and training is completed and documented.
• Oversee the site contractor safety program, including contractor qualification, approval, safety orientation, compliance monitoring, and periodic audits or performance evaluations, as applicable.
• Develop, review, update, and audit EHS procedures and programs to improve performance and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the identification, evaluation, and documentation of EHS-related capital improvement projects for inclusion in the site capital plan.
• Support the site Emergency Response Team (ERT) by participating in drills, reviewing and developing emergency response procedures, and coordinating emergency equipment needs.
• Complete assigned responsibilities identified in the site’s EHS Compliance Calendar and monitor applicable deadlines.
• Perform or support routine EHS tasks such as inspections, incident investigations, root cause analysis, job safety analysis development/review, SDS Management
• Perform other duties as assigned within the EHS department

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a chemical manufacturing or comparable industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of process safety and applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and/or NJTCPA.
• Experience or demonstrated familiarity with process safety activities such as PHAs, MOC, PSSRs, PSI, and Mechanical Integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to work in both office and chemical manufacturing environments, including climbing stairs and ladders, wearing a respirator when required, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit plans focused on the well-being of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration protected by law