Process Safety Specialist

Croda; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Generous PTO

Wellness Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Career Development

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Croda is seeking a Process Safety Specialist to lead the implementation and maintenance of our Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs at the New Castle, DE site. The role emphasizes OSHA/EPA compliance, hazard analysis, management of change, and ongoing safety performance across the facility.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Chemical Engineering, 5–10 years in safety and chemical processing, and experience with PSM, RMP, and PHAST modelling.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• CSP designation preferred.
• 5–7 years of safety/health experience.
• 7–10 years in chemical process industry.
• 3–5 years working on PSM compliance.
• Experience in chemical industry and process-safety consultancy.
• Familiar with reactor kinetics, pressure relief calculations, and PSM/RMP.
• Ability to work with little direction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the deployment and upkeep of the facility's Process Safety Management program per OSHA and Croda regulations.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses and manage corrective actions.
• Perform Pre-startup Safety Reviews for new or modified equipment.
• Develop and manage site-wide safety policies and change processes.
• Conduct PSM Compliance Audits at least every 3 years and drive corrective actions.
• Provide expert guidance for PSM programs across the site.
• Prepare and distribute site PSM reports and quarterly SHE reports.
• Submit the facility's Risk Management Plan to the EPA.
• Develop facility-specific EPA compliance programs and overlap with RMP requirements.

Skills

Process safety

Hazard analysis

Risk assessment

Quantified risk assessment

Pressure relief calculations

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PHAST

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organization where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, creates ‘our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious 2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Process Safety Specialist, responsible for managing the implementation and maintenance of the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management programs in accordance with OSHA/EPA regulations. This position will ensure that the Site conforms to PSM standards and directives established by Group SHE. The Process Safety Specialist is directly responsible for Employee Participation, Process Hazard Analysis, Pre‑startup Safety Review, Management of Change, and Compliance Auditing portions of the program.

Who We’re Looking For

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Designation as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.
• 5‑7 years of experience in a safety/health position.
• 7‑10 years in a chemical process industry.
• 3‑5 years of experience working on PSM compliance.
• Wide experience of working in the Chemical Industry.
• Experience of working within Process Safety Consultancy.
• Skilled in the use of techniques to analyse reaction kinetics and to conduct pressure relief calculations.
• Skilled in the use of Quantified Risk Assessment and similar techniques.
• Skilled in the use of modelling software packages such as PHAST and high work standards.
• Self‑motivated and able to work with little line‑management direction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the implementation and maintenance of the facility’s process safety management program, in accordance with OSHA and Croda’s regulations.
• Conduct Process Hazard Analyses, develop study reports and manage Corrective Action Plans.
• Conduct Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews of new and modified equipment.
• Develop policies and manage the change process at the Site.
• Conduct Process Safety Management Compliance Audits at least every 3 years; develop and manage Corrective Action Plan.
• Provide expertise, knowledge, and direction to individuals responsible for various Process Safety Management programs.
• Develop and distribute site PSM reports and complete required quarterly reports for group SHE.
• Maintain and submit the facility’s Risk Management Plan to the EPA.
• Develop facility’s Prevention Program, as required by the EPA.
• Ensure that overlapping PSM elements meet the requirements of RMP.
• Enforce SHE principles and policies in the facility.
• Provide expertise where needed for facility SHE initiatives.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

Additional Information

This is a site‑based role located in New Castle, DE. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people‑led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do. Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national‑origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.