Process Safety Manager - Americas

vwr; United States; À distance; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Avantor is seeking a Process Safety Manager to lead and evolve our process safety governance across facilities handling hazardous materials. You will drive PHAs/HAZOP, MOC, incident investigations, and regulatory alignment while partnering with operations and engineering to reduce risk and protect people and assets.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to operate in a remote North America environment, supporting multiple sites and complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field required.
• 5–8 years in EHS/Process Safety across high-hazard industries.
• Experience leading PHA/HAZOP studies and MOC programs.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.

Responsabilités

• Lead the development and deployment of Process Safety Management programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk reduction across facilities.
• Coordinate PHAs, MOC, incident investigations, and root-cause analysis.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance to drive improvements.

Connaissances

Process Safety

Regulatory Compliance

PHA / HAZOP

Incident Investigation

MOC Programs

Cross-functional Leadership

Risk Management

Formation

Bachelor's in Engineering

Outils

MS Office

EHS Management System

Description du poste

The Opportunity:

At Avantor, people are the most important part of our success because they drive our global performance. That's why our Operations, Lab Services, Sales, and many other Avantor teams rely on our talent acquisition initiatives to attract, engage and hire the right talent. Avantor's EHS&S vertical is a crucial part of this mix, enabling all our internal teams worldwide to grow beyond their limits.

The Process Safety Manager position is a critical leadership role responsible for the prevention of catastrophic process safety events, management of chemical hazards, regulatory compliance, and implementation of corporate process safety governance across facilities handling hazardous materials. This position supports operational continuity, risk reduction, regulatory compliance, capital projects, emergency preparedness, and protection of employees, communities, assets, and the Avantor brand.

The roles directly support compliance with numerous regulatory frameworks and industry standards, including OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119), EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR Part 68), hazardous materials regulations, transportation requirements, fire and building code requirements, occupational safety legislation, and recognized industry best practices established by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), NFPA, and industry insurers. The positions also provide technical oversight for process hazards, Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Management of Change (MOC), incident investigations, contractor management, functional safety, and major accident prevention programs.

This position is fully REMOTE.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline required
• Certifications (Preferred) Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC)
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Incident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis certification/training
• Experience: Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive EHS and/or Process Safety experience within chemical manufacturing, life sciences, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, oil & gas, or related high-hazard industries Demonstrated experience managing OSHA PSM and EPA RMP-covered processes.
• Experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and HAZOP studies.
• Experience leading Management of Change (MOC) programs and incident investigations.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Experience supporting multiple facilities and geographically dispersed operations preferred.
• Experience working in a corporate or regional process safety role preferred.

Who you are:

• Expert knowledge of OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119).
• Strong knowledge of EPA Risk Management Program (40 CFR 68).
• Understanding of CCPS risk-based process safety principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards, hazardous materials management, fire protection systems, and process safety engineering principles.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools including HAZOP, What-If Analysis, FMEA, LOPA, Bow-Tie Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change without direct authority.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across numerous facilities simultaneously.
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills for cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and process safety or EHS management systems.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high levels of collaboration and engagement.

How you will thrive and create and impact :

• Process Safety Program Leadership
• Lead the development, implementation, deployment, and continuous improvement of the company's Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs.
• Establish corporate process safety standards, procedures, governance processes, and performance expectations.
• Ensure process safety programs align with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and corporate objectives.
• Act as the primary technical resource for process safety-related matters throughout North America operations.
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA standards, hazardous materials regulations, and other applicable requirements.
• Interpret regulatory changes and translate requirements into actionable compliance programs.
• Conduct compliance assessments and identify opportunities for risk reduction and