Process Safety Engineer

Basic Function

EPO is seeking a Senior Process Safety Engineer to manage Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives for EPO’s pipeline and underground storage facilities. In this role, you will take ownership of overall PSM programs and drive improvements in operations, maintenance, process safety, and reliability. The Process Safety Engineer is responsible for promoting overall process safety practices and compliance with applicable standards and site procedures related to process safety. The engineer will coordinate surveys and assessments of process safety systems at the site. The incumbent will evaluate process safety KPIs and develop and implement plans to address issues arising from metrics. The engineer will participate in PHAs, PCAs, facility siting, audits, and incident investigations. The engineer will also work with company technical networks (e.g., Process Safety Network) and industry trade groups with an interest in process safety (e.g., AFPM, ACC, etc.) and identify best practices for incorporation within the site. The engineer may from time to time participate in Operational Excellence audits at other plant sites.

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Roles & Responsibilities

•    Develops, implements, maintains, and coordinates the PHA process for the site. Publishes the PHA schedule and works with managers to ensure that PHAs are completed in a timely fashion. Actively participates in unit PHA discussions and facilitates PHAs for capital projects. Provides a QA/QC function for PHAs to ensure that all requirements are met.
•    Manages site’s MOC process.
•    PSM Site Process Owner in Intelex.
•    Ensure compliance with corporate and Pipeline Process Safety programs, including MOC, PCA, PHA, Facility/Building Siting, Risk Management, and Loss Prevention.
•    Owns site procedures associated with Corporate Operational Excellence standards, guidelines, and preferred practices. Examples: Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Safety Critical Equipment (SCE), Safety Critical Variables (SCV), Safety System Bypass (SSB), and Process Safety Information (PSI). Provides recommendations for compliance with procedures.
•    Participate as a PSM SME in investigations regarding process safety incidents. Help determine root causes and Human & Operational Performance factors that will improve organizational improvement and performance.
•    Champions process safety knowledge sharing across the site.
•    Serves as a lead for Operational Excellence Self-assessments, Corporate audits, 3rd party audits (OSHA VPP), and inspections by regulatory authorities.
•    Communicates external process safety events to the site and shares best practices identified within the company.
•    Identifies process safety improvement opportunities to develop and provide appropriate site-wide training.
•    Participates in routine site-wide hazard identification audits.
•    Occasionally coordinates or reviews the work of less experienced engineers.
•    Occasionally serves as a lead external Operation Excellence auditor in other plants.
•    Actively participates in the site's Value Enhancing Program.
•    Assists in scope development for PSM Capital Projects.
•    Willing to travel and maintain field presence at satellite pipeline locations on a periodic basis.

Min. Qualifications

•    Must possess a four-year BS degree in engineering, with a Chemical Engineering degree preferred.
•    Minimum of 8 years of work experience in the petrochemical industry.
•    Candidate should have familiarity with OSHA PSM regulations.
•    Possesses good organizational skills.
•    Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
•    The individual should be self-motivated and capable of driving their own work based on broad goals and objectives.
•    The candidate should have good written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
•    Hydrocarbon storage experience is highly desirable.
•    Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve operational issues in a timely manner.
•    Knowledgeable of safety design systems, HSE, and OSHA's Process Safety Management regulations.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of statistical applications such as Human & Organizational Performance, Six Sigma, and incident investigation methodologies like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and/or Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Competencies