Senior Process Safety Engineer - Kingstree, SC

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Senior Process Safety Engineer/Kingstree, SC

You’ll be responsible for:

• Ensuring that employees are involved in the maintenance and implementation of the PSM Program.
• Verifying that Process Safety Information (PSI) is complete and current.
• Coordinating all Chemical Hazard Analysis (CHA) efforts.
• Ensuring operating procedures are in place and PSM-compliant.
• Reviewing contractor safety programs and safety performance.
• Coordinating activities for all Management of Change (MOC) reviews involving process safety.
• Participating in all Process Safety Incident Investigations (RCA) and track recommendations emerging from the investigation.
• Scheduling compliance audits, selects team members, and identify audit team leader.
• Updating and reports out monthly HAZOP and Safety MDFs (Management Decision Forms).
• Leading Explosion Risk Assessments (ERA) when needed.
• Participating in Site Audits and PSM reviews.
• Providing direct technical support to assigned processing areas
• Leading, analyzing, and reporting on process related investigations of deviations, customer complaints and/or other areas of concern to provide effective corrective solutions
• Managing implementation of change control in a highly regulated environment to ensure any changes to the process are reviewed and approved to meet safety, quality, and process integrity requirements
• Supporting the successful integration and scale-up of new or revised processes into the production environment
• Collaborating with project engineering on expansion, capital, and improvement projects as needed
• Ensuring processes and employees are compliant with DSM safety, environmental, and health standards at all times
• Providing training and technical coaching to new colleagues and operations staff within area of process expertise
• Designing proper process protocols and documenting SOPs for implementation of new processes and/or improvements   

We Bring:

• A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• A place to grow and develop
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or related field or Extensive PSM Experience and certifications
• 6+ years of process operations experience
• Familiarity with downstream process equipment.
• PSM Experience 
• Experience in Leading HAZOPs 
• Experience in Performing Process Hazard or Chemical Hazard Analysis
• Technical knowledge to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Must have excellent math, oral / written communication, interpersonal, trouble shooting, time management, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and understanding of personal / process control computers, cGMP regulations and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of experimental design and statistics
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodology preferred

DSM NA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. DSM is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.