Process Safety Engineer

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We are currently seeking to fill a site position that will support LyondellBasell’s Bayport Polymers site in Pasadena, TX located 27 miles east of Houston, TX,. The Bayport Polymers site has over 300 employees and contractors and is a world class chemical manufacturing facility with 4 operating units that produce Polypropylene (PP) resins. At the Bayport site we provide a collaborative working environment that supports personal growth, development, and recognition. GoalZero Safety performance is a core value for LyondellBasell. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a degreed engineering professional assigned within the site’s HSE organization.

The Process Safety Engineer (PS) is a process safety leader for the LyondellBasell Polypropylene site located in Bayport, TX (BYO).  The Process Safety Engineer will office out of the BYO PP site and report to the HSE Manager.  The PS Engineer will manage the BYO Process Safety Management (PSM) system and drive continuous improvement in all PSM areas in addition to maintaining compliance with PSM rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. The individual will interface with a diverse group of customers including Process Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Capital Projects, Plant Management, HSE, and Global Process Safety. 

A Day in the Life:

• Drive improvement of PSM system efficiency.
• Lead PHA’s and/or manage utilization of PS consultants to lead sites’ PHAs in addition to managing and coordinating resources to maintain compliance with PHA schedule and HAZOP activities. 
• Host PHA finding sharing sessions between sites prior to finalization of PHA to drive alignment in proposed risks & resolutions.
• Monitor and develop key performance indicators (most importantly, leading indicators) to track PSM progress & implement solutions to drive improvement.
• Ownership of site PSM program and processes, including MOC, MOOC, PHA, and Facility Siting.
• Develop and communicate Key Performance Indicators to site Leadership Team.
• Ownership of site Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule, including updating and maintaining the site’s RMP submission.
• Serve as the site MOC process owner and lead the site effort in MOCs.
• Site lead for Operational Excellence (OE), PSM Compliance, and RMP compliance audits and site self-assessments.
• Understand PSM implications of incidents and provide guidance to sites for proper classification, investigation, and improvements.
• Communicate external process safety events and share best practices identified within the company.
• Provide oversight and conduct audits for site PSM systems to ensure continuous compliance and system improvement.
• Lead or participate in incident investigations.
• Participate in company process safety technical networks.
• Track and understand action items from PHAs.
• Supports process related calculations such as pressure safety valve (PSV) sizing, leak rate estimation, etc.

You Bring This Value :

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering field
• Strong personal leadership skills
• Must have demonstrated the ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to manage performance through effective dialog
• Good organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong commitment to HSE
• Good computer skills  
• MOC system qualification or similar MOC experience
• The ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and through written documents is required
• Must be a self-starter and be able to seek opportunities for improvements within the site
• Knowledgeable and competent with PHA, HAZOP and other hazard evaluation processes.
• Working knowledge of auto-refrigeration, combustible dust explosion, RMP, and facility siting requirements.
• Experience with facility siting QRA.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a refining, petrochemical, or chemical environment
• 4+ years of polymer experience
• Emission calculation experience.

Competencies