Project Process Safety Leader (Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence) - Remote

EMD Millipore Corporation; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical manufacturing sector is seeking a Project Process Safety Leader to support safety processes for major capital projects. This role offers opportunities for hybrid or remote work and requires extensive experience in process safety and project execution.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) matching program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with process safety implementation.
• 8+ years relevant work experience or equivalent education.
• 5+ years experience with complex CapEx project processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop process safety training and guidance.
• Serve as process safety expert for CapEx projects.
• Mentor regional process safety experts.

Skills

Process safety

Leadership

Collaboration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Technical expertise

Education

B.S. in engineering or related field

Job description

Work Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Shift:
Department: LS-SC-PHP Process Safety
Recruiter:Carolyn Angle Jones

This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization.

Your Role:

The LS Global EHS team is comprised of regional EHS leaders dedicated to the business-level implementation of corporate EHS governance programs. As part of this extended team, you will support the Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence by serving as the primary process safety specialist for major CapEx projects and developing process safety program implementation for all project processes.

As the Project Process Safety Leader (Life Science Process Safety Center of Excellence), you will be responsible for:

• Developing internal business-level guidance and training programs for the following items based on corporate standards:

• Process safety implementation in the project process

• Process safety implementation in the technology transfer process (inter-site transfer with and without scale-up)

• Process safety implementation for new product development

• PHAs in the project process

• Serving as the process safety subject matter expert and individual contributor.

• Serving as the process safety expert on strategic and major capital projects within the Life Science Business, working with project managers to complete process safety deliverables as outlined in corporate standards.

• Mentoring regional process safety experts and site EHS who are serving as process safety representatives on smaller CapEx projects.

• Collaborating with the project management office to incorporate process safety deliverables into existing project processes.

• Developing tools and templates to standardize process safety deliverable expectations throughout the Life Science business.

• Onboarding third-party consultants to fulfill process safety project needs.

This position offers flexible work arrangements, allowing for hybrid, remote, or onsite options.

Who You Are:
We are seeking a leader with experience and vision for incorporating process safety deliverables into project execution processes. An ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and demonstrated leadership in applying process safety principles to project processes through past career roles. The candidate should be stakeholder and safety-focused, with the capability to collaborate with project teams owning process safety elements, promote best practices, and develop process safety implementation programs for all levels of project execution within the Life Science business.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in engineering or related field or no degree with 8+ years of relevant work experience.

• 5+ years of experience with responsibility for implementing process safety deliverables within CapEx project execution with increasing complexity and investment.

• Career experience working in chemical manufacturing.

• Experience facilitating PHAs using HAZOP methodology (preference for experience using PHAWorks).

• Experience conducting LOPAs using industry standards.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to support site MI programs as needed. (Anticipated <15% annually)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with global process safety regulations (e.g., OSHA PSM, Seveso III, COMAH, AQ/T 2024-2022).

• Experience identifying, designing, and/or sourcing IPL (independent protection layers) in common systems including but not limited to:

• Fire protection

• Explosion/overpressure protection

• Toxic/flammable chemical management

• Experience managing process safety programs, with a preference for those with experience building and implementing programs.

• Proven track record of working in large matrix organizational environments with various stakeholders.

• Ability to build professional relationships with various levels of leadership and site management through digital and in-person platforms.

• Strong knowledge of formal project management processes and tools, with the ability to utilize these tools to initiate, manage, and close complex projects.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and meeting management skills.

• Experience in one or more of the following chemical manufacturing disciplines: solvents, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biologics.

• Applicable certifications (PMP).

Physical requirements:

• Ability to don standard plant PPE, including but not limited to head, eye, hand, body, and foot protection for an 8-hour shift

• Ability to enter hazardous areas (possible presence of flammables or combustible dust) with appropriate PPE

Pay Range for this position:$107,100 – $160,700

Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.