Process Safety Manager

Occidental Chemical Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) in Dallas is seeking a senior Process Safety and Process Risk Manager to lead PSM, RMP, and Responsible Care initiatives across manufacturing sites. You will drive hazard analyses, risk assessments, and mechanical integrity programs to protect people and the environment.

The role collaborates with site leadership and HES&S teams to ensure regulatory compliance, safe project execution, and effective risk mitigation across capital projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plans (RMP).
• Experience with hazard analysis and mechanical integrity.
• Proficient with risk modeling and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Process Safety and Process Risk Management across manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement PSM, RMP, and Responsible Care programs.
• Perform and oversee PHAs/LOPA, HAZOP, and QRA studies.

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem's products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

This role leads Process Safety and Process Risk Management across OxyChem manufacturing sites, ensuring the protection of employees, the environment, customers, and surrounding communities. The position oversees the development and execution of OxyChem's PSM, RMP, and Responsible Care programs and serves as a technical expert in process risk, hazard analysis, and mechanical integrity. Working closely with site leadership and HES&S teams, the role ensures regulatory compliance, safe project execution, and effective risk mitigation across plant operations and capital projects.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and the communities in which OxyChem operates and/or transports products as the highest priority.
• Establish, develop, and implement Process Safety Management, Risk Management Plan, and Responsible Care programs, collectively referred to as "PSM" programs, for OxyChem Manufacturing Sites.
• Manage comprehensive Process Risk capital project reviews from conceptual design through equipment commissioning on projects involving process safety, risk engineering, fire protection systems, hazard management, and critical process-related equipment.
• Function as an OxyChem Process Risk technical expert for OxyChem Manufacturing Sites in the design, operation, repair, and maintenance of critical process-related equipment to assure accordance with applicable codes and standards, regulatory requirements, and suitability for service.
• Apply skills and familiarity with consequence modeling tools such as Phast, Safer-Trace, and BEAST.
• Apply risk analysis tools such as PHA-Pro for HAZOP and LOPA, or equivalent software, Fault/Event-Tree Analysis, Bow Tie Analysis, Consequence Modeling, Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), Building Risk Assessment (BRA), Iso-Risk Curves, and Individual and Societal Risk Curves.
• Assist OxyChem Manufacturing Sites by conducting Process Risk training on subjects such as process hazard analysis, facility siting, incident investigation, management of change, mechanical integrity, and fixed fire protection inspection, testing, and design.
• Assist OxyChem Manufacturing Site Process Risk Engineers by leading in-depth Process Risk studies and assessments, including Process Risk facility reviews, PHAs, Facility Siting Studies, Human Factor reviews, Inherently Safer Process Reviews, Risk Registers, Risk Matrices, and critical process-related equipment reviews.
• Apply working knowledge of strong Mechanical Integrity programs for tanks, vessels, piping, rotating equipment, and instrumentation.
• Assist OxyChem Manufacturing Sites during property insurance audits and reviews.
• Participate in HES&S audits at OxyChem Manufacturing Sites in the area of Process Safety Management to provide management and facilities with an evaluation of compliance efforts related to OxyChem programs, policies, and procedures.
• Validate that Process Risk-related audit action items have been suitably addressed and ensure adequate supporting documentation is submitted for closure.
• Apply extensive knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) policies and implementation.
• Oversee OxyChem facility investigations of critical process-related equipment, fire, explosion, and process safety-related incidents.
• Assist with keeping OxyChem Corporate PSM procedures up to date.
• Participate in and represent OxyChem on Process Risk-related issues in external organizations such as Baker Risk Explosion Research Cooperative (ERC), ASME, CCPS, AIChE, CMA, API, and NFPA.
• Support and contribute to the deve