Specialist - PSM

Energy Transfer LP; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer LP is seeking a Process Safety Specialist/Analyst to provide hazard analysis services and support PSM and RMP regulatory compliance across facilities. The role involves PHA, PHA revalidations, LOPA, and hazard reviews, with audits, MOC, PSSR, and incident investigations.

Expect significant travel (50%+) to multiple sites and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will report to the EH&S Department's Process Safety Director and contribute to KPI development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5–8 years related experience.
• Experience in PSM and EPA RMP regulations.
• Certified PSM and RMP auditor.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP.
• Willingness to travel >50%, including overnight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hazard analysis services (PHA, PHA Revalidations, LOPA, Hazard Reviews).
• Assist with all 14 elements of the PSM standard and EPA RMP requirements to verify regulatory compliance.
• Conduct internal PSM and RMP audits.
• Participate in PHA and as a team member in Process Hazard Analysis.
• Facilitate Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Read and interpret P&IDs.
• Lead PSM incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Develop KPIs to monitor PSM program progress.
• Develop Emergency Response Plans with LEPC coordination.
• Travel to various company facilities (50%+).

Skills

Hazard analysis

PSM/RMP knowledge

Auditing

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

P&IDs literacy

Job description

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

The candidate will report to the EH&S Department's Process Safety Director. The candidate will work individually, and as part of the Process Safety team, and will provide Engineering and Field Operations with hazard analysis services, including PHA, PHA Revalidations, LOPA, and Hazard Reviews.

• Assist the Company's OSHA and EPA regulated facilities with managing, coordinating, and implementing all fourteen (14) elements of the PSM standard and the additional requirements of the EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) to verify and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experienced PSM and RMP regulated assets auditor
• Excellent communicating skills, both verbal and written, as well as a professional and courteous attitude.
  • Conduct internal PSM and RMP compliance audits.
  • Participate as a team member in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
  • Facilitate the Management of Change process.
  • Facilitate pre-startup safety reviews (PSSR) for new facilities and expansions.
  • Proficient in reading and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Participate in and lead PSM incident investigations, including root cause failure analysis.
  • Develop and implement key performance indicators to track the progress of facility PSM programs.
  • Develop Emergency Response Plans and coordinate the plans with the local emergency provider committees (LEPC).
  • Ability to travel to various Company facilities with travel exceeding 50 percent.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 5-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Specialist/Analyst level requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 8+ years of relevant job related experience including e xperience in PSM Incident investigations and methodologies.

• Knowledge with OSHA PSM and the EPA's RMP regulations.
• Certified PSM and RMP auditor.
• Knowledge in Engineering codes and Standards (i.e., REGAGEPs)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and objectives.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight.
• Dependable and self-motivated.
• Ability to travel overnight to miscellaneous Company facilities.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal PSM 1910.119 training
• Formal EPA 40 CFR Part 68 training
• PHA Leader training
• Midstream processing and equipment knowledge
• Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and handling knowledge
• Computer proficiency

Special Characteristics/Job Requirements:

• Ability to perform in a collaborative environment.
• Project professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills.
• Customer service mentality.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.