Global Process Safety Lead

Description

Flexsys is a global supplier of rubber chemicals and solutions including insoluble sulfur, anti-degradants, and stabilizers. The company’s singular focus is on delivering better solutions for manufacturers of tires and other rubber products that enhance product performance, optimize production efficiency, and ensure supply chain success. As the largest manufacturer of tire-industry additives in the world Flexsys brings a track record of innovation, quality, specialized expertise, a highly collaborative approach, and a commitment to growth – working together with our customers as a valuable partner, helping to meet their critical objectives. 

The Global Process Safety Lead will be responsible for overall implementation of the Process Safety Management system for the organization and global manufacturing sites.  The role is based at the Sauget, IL (just outside the city of Saint Louis, MO) manufacturing site, as basic understanding of the technology and day-to-day operational activities is essential to its success.  

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and maintain the Process Safety Management Program for the organization. Support the manufacturing sites in implementing and sustaining these programs.
• Develop and maintain a Process Safety Audit program and evaluate or advise on any third-party audit recommendations related to Process Safety.
• Develop and maintain Process Safety Knowledge Management systems, including training programs and best practice sharing
• Provide Process Safety input to enhance the quality of operating procedures (Work Instructions).
• Provide Process Safety input to Maintenance and Engineering departments to enhance day to day protocols and Contractor management.
• Conduct and support Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) and be the focal point for PHA. Support/drive resolution of PHA recommendations.
• Conduct and support Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and be the focal point for LOPA. Support/drive resolution of LOPA recommendations.
• Be the business expert for advanced process safety hazard topics, e.g. Facility Siting Analysis, Quantitative Risk Analysis, etc.
• Provide independent advice to site process safety engineers and Site Management on all process safety related regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and overall process safety improvements
• Lead and support process safety incident and process safety near miss investigations.
• Serve as SME for Management of Change (MOC) or Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) procedures and processes.
• Develop and conduct PSM related trainings. Develop process safety training packages and work with sites to implement training to appropriate employees. 
• Advise site Engineering departments on developing of Engineering Standards and designs.
• Work with business engineering partners on specific technology related topics that impact Process Safety.
• Advise site Engineering, Maintenance and Operations on Safety Instrumentation System (SIS) following relevant Industrial Standards.
• Advise Management in conjunction with HSES on all Process Safety related regulatory requirements or other Process Safety issues that may rise.
• Manage Flexsys relationship with insurance providers (FM Global)

Requirements

• Passion for Process Safety
• Familiar with chemical plant operations
• Strong technical background
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, Seveso, etc.)
• Motivated by technical and analytical work
• Ability to understand and support interpretation of local legislation
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet
• Strong project management skills

Educational

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering 
• Communication Skills
• Able to express ideas effectively in both individual and group situations. 
• Communicates effectively at all levels throughout the organization.
• Able to organize and express ideas clearly and effectively in written documents. 

Experience

• Minimum 10  years work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment with basic exposure to Process Safety Management.
• Minimum experience of 5 years in a Process Safety role in an OSHA PSM covered chemical industry with increasing job responsibilities.
• Enhanced process safety training or knowledge is required (e.g. SIS design, leading PHA’s, conducting LOPA’s, consequence modeling, facility siting, leading RCA’s).

Reporting

• The role will report to the Global HSES Manager 
• Location is Sauget, IL (ST. Louis MO) plant site. Relocation can be provided. 
• Limited domestic and international travel will be required. Up to 25%