Process Safety Engineer

Veolia WTS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 104,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to enhance safety protocols in chemical manufacturing. This role involves collaborating with various teams to identify and mitigate process safety risks while ensuring compliance with regulations. You will lead safety training, support process improvements, and drive initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about safety and compliance in the chemical industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience with OSHA Process Safety Management.
• Knowledge of risks in blend plants, especially with flammable chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Process Chemistry team to ensure process safety.
• Implement company standards for hazardous processes and compliance.

Skills

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)

Process Safety Training

Lean Six Sigma

Chemical Plant Processes

Hazard Analysis (PHA, PRA)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

WinCC

SAP

Job description

Job Description

As a Process Safety Engineer, you will work closely with Manufacturing plants, Technology, Global Engineering, and Regional Quality and EHS functions in the VWTS business. You will identify process safety risks within chemical manufacturing operations and develop mitigation strategies and programs.

In this role, you will provide technical guidance, training, and support to plant staff and operators on process chemistry and safety, ensuring adherence to operational parameters and safety limits. You will lead onsite support for start-up trials, participate in root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Global Process Chemistry team to address process safety in projects and ensure proper operating procedures at all reaction and blending plants.
• Maintain global communication to utilize resources across regions and meet organizational needs including Technology, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain.
• Represent Global Process Chemistry in meetings and projects to ensure process safety requirements are met regionally and globally.
• Support cost reduction initiatives by investigating operational strategies.
• Assist tolling technology transfer by providing SOPs, conducting audits, and supporting scale-up trials for safety and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering during design and commissioning of new projects at Veolia CMS plants.
• Assemble process safety information for hazard analyses.
• Implement company standards for hazardous processes and maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, EU, and local regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement using Digitization and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications:

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science, preferably Chemical Engineering, Organic or Polymer Chemistry; Master's preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Understanding of chemical plant processes and safety.
• Experience in employee Process Safety training.
• Ability to foster a safety compliance culture.
• Knowledge of risks in blend plants, especially with flammable chemicals and acids.
• Experience with PHA and PRA.
• Ability to travel 30%-50%.

Other Useful Skills and Experience:

• Over 2 years of chemical industry experience.
• Familiarity with NFPA 30, OSHA, EPA, and Seveso standards.
• Experience with WinCC and SAP is helpful.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Additional Information

Veolia values diversity and inclusion, offering competitive compensation, benefits, and a commitment to equal opportunity employment. Salary range: $104,000-$128,000 plus 10% bonus. Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from external agencies will not be accepted. Confidentiality is maintained per EEO guidelines.