Senior Process Safety Engineer

Evonik España Y Portugal SA.; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development programs

Job summary

Evonik España Y Portugal SA. is seeking a professional in Lafayette, Indiana to provide process safety support to day-to-day manufacturing operations. This role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering along with over 5 years of experience in a high-hazard environment.

The ideal candidate will ensure process safety, conduct analyses, and foster relationships with stakeholders to enhance safety practices. A flexible and hybrid work environment is part of what we offer, along with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a high hazard environment.
• Profound knowledge of process safety principles.
• Ability to make formal responses to PHA recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Provide process safety support to day-to-day manufacturing.
• Conduct process safety calculations using specialized software.
• Support Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and Incident Investigations.

Skills

Process safety principles

Technical problem-solving

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related Science

Tools

Specialized safety software

Job description

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

• Provide process safety support to day-to-day manufacturing and projects.
• Ensure process safety at Tippecanoe Laboratories throughout its lifecycle.
• Identify and recommend improvements for process safety elements.
• Support Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Facility Siting Analyses (FSA), and Incident Investigations.
• Conduct process safety calculations using specialized software.
• Collaborate on developing process safety standards with internal and external experts.
• Provide process safety training to site.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders to promote process safety.
• Enhance competencies of site engineers and chemists in process safety.
• Stay updated on process safety practices through external organizations and training.
• Technical review of PHA reports and recommendation management.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related Science (e.g., Chemistry, Environmental, Safety, Industrial Hygiene) with 5+ years of experience in a high hazard environment.
• Profound knowledge of process safety principles and their practical application, including Process Hazard Analysis, Process Safety Management regulations, incident investigations, and relevant U.S. regulations.
• Ability to make formal response to PHA recommendations and audit findings.
• Skill in identifying and coordinating appropriate personnel (e.g., Plant Engineers, Process Engineers, Chemists) to achieve process safety goals.
• Aptitude for identifying technical process weaknesses and devising effective solutions to address safety deficiencies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical application, problem-solving, organization, project management, team leadership, computer skills, and communication (both written and verbal).
• Understanding of chemical reaction hazards.
• Capability to represent the site during regulatory inspections.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing action plans to ensure sustainable compliance.
• Availability to support continuous operations, including on-call availability during off-shift hours if required.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

United States of America | Lafayette, IN