Senior Safety Engineer - Process Safety & Compliance

Indorama Ventures Xylene & Pta Llc; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indorama Ventures Xylene & PTA LLC in Decatur, AL, is seeking a Safety Engineer to develop and implement loss prevention and safety programs, ensuring OSHA and IVXP compliance across the plant.

The role reports to the Health and Safety Superintendent and involves hazard reviews, incident investigations, JSA, audits, training, and coordination with HSSE teams. A four-year degree and 5+ years manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Safety Engineering, Safety Management, or Industrial Hygiene.
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing with responsibilities expected for experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state and federal safety programs and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communications and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to recognize and evaluate hazards.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties related to safety programs
• Participates in hazard reviews
• Serves as technical resource for HAZOP team
• Conducts and signs-off Pre-startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs)
• Leads, or assists with, incident investigations
• Coordinates HSSE audits; coordinates completion of response and action plans
• Participates in Turn Around and Shut Downs meetings
• Originates, reviews and updates safety regulations
• Serves as unit HSSE resource; responds to requests for day-to-day and TAR technical assistance
• Participates in Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Group Risk Assessments (GRA)
• Participates in contractor safety meetings
• Manages HSSE programs
• Oversees unit safety programs; assures compliance with OSHA regulations
• Implements local and corporate safety policies
• Recommends changes in policies and procedures
• Participates in unit safety meetings
• Participates in and leads safety audits
• Coordinates external audits; provides information to auditors
• Reviews safety statistics; analyzes data and identifies trends
• makes recommendations for corrective action
• Coordinates housekeeping audits
• Reviews and approves work permit templates for Confined Space Entry (CSE), Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) Hot Work (HW) and other safety related permits.
• Prepares, and/or oversees the preparation of monthly and annual safety reports
• Performs duties related to safety training and interaction
• Researches training materials and makes recommendations for employee training
• b. Develops and delivers employee training
• c. Interacts with vendors, suppliers and contractors
• d. Interacts with regulatory agencies
• e. Participates in professional organizations
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Maintains a clean and well-organized work area
• Attends meetings as required
• Attends training as required
• Complies with all HSSE programs, policies and procedures
• Participates on the Incident Management Team
• Participates on various HSSE committees
• Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

OSHA compliance

HAZOP support

Incident investigation

Safety training

Hazard recognition

Education

Four-year degree in Safety Engineering, Safety Management, or Industrial Hygiene

5 years of manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Indorama Ventures Xylene & PTA LLC in Decatur, AL, is seeking a Safety Engineer to develop and implement loss prevention and safety programs, ensuring OSHA and IVXP compliance across the plant.

The role reports to the Health and Safety Superintendent and involves hazard reviews, incident investigations, JSA, audits, training, and coordination with HSSE teams. A four-year degree and 5+ years manufacturing experience are required.