Global Chemical Process Safety Manager

Global Chemical Process Safety Manager

Overview

Drive and lead by example all the Austin Powder values beginning with safety is the 1st priority. The Global Chemical Process Safety Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategic safety processes that identify and minimize hazards and risks associated with chemical processes and equipment, particularly those involving hazardous materials or with process safety incident potential. This person is responsible for developing/ improving, implementing and overseeing comprehensive process safety management programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and specifically targeting our chemical manufacturing operations.

The manager will drive best-in-class performance in process safety and risk management, working closely with Global SHE's Director and the Manufacturing sites. This position requires a highly skilled professional with considerable experience in chemical process safety, chemical engineering and risk management with the ability to travel globally 20% or greater.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Drive and leads by example all the Austin Powder values beginning with safety is the 1st priority.

- Develop and implement process safety standards and world class best practices to minimize risk.

- Lead Process Hazard analysis (PHA) and risk assessments; ensuring alignment with OSHA and / or National System for Workplace Risks (Sistema Nacional de Riesgos del Trabajo or SNRT). This should be inclusive of pre-start up safety review and shutdown.

- Define and track KPI's related to process safety and highlighting significant issues to management. Conduct safety audits.

- Develop and administer training programs related to process safety; foster a culture of continuous improvement. Develop competency requirements and training curriculum for process safety for new and experienced employees.

- Ensuring the sites comply with all local, state, and federal / country safety laws and regulations

- Lead high level investigations related to process safety as a neutral party; engage third parties where necessary and prudent. Utilize a root cause analysis and implement appropriate action plans.

- Develop, implement, and support standardized global process safety and risk management policies, standards and programs to achieve best-in-class performance. Work in collaboration with SHES resources for continuity.

- Implement Change Management processes where needed.

- Develop policy on application of additional hazard identification/risk assessment techniques (Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Human Reliability Analyses, single point of failure) and support regional teams in implementation.

- Ensure compliance with corporate standards and local regulations in engineering, projects, and daily operations processes by working closely with global engineering team.

Education and Key Qualifications:

- A bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably chemical or mechanical) is required; Advanced safety certifications (e.g. Certified Safety Professional, Process Safety Management (PSM) certification) are preferred.

- A strong understanding of process safety principles, hazard analysis techniques and relevant regulations such as OSHA and ASME standards; exposure to global standards a plus.

- Proven capability in leading process safety in a matrix organization is required.

- Excellent communication skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Experience in relevant industries (oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, explosives)

- Preferred Six sigma, 8D problem solving or similar

- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Willingness to work diligently to meet customer and business expectations.

- Excellent organizational and motivational skills

- Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability

- Other duties as assigned.

Key Leadership Attributes:

- The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team. Ability to fit and excel within the company culture - honest, hard-working, and operates in the best interest of the company at all times (no politics).

- Collaborative leader who is confident and assertive in style, but respectful of others. Global mindset and team-oriented with the ability to develop a team and coach others and earn the respect of other team members.

- Ability to listen and influence others. Ability to lead change and drive execution with a balance of honoring and respecting a successful approximate 200-year legacy.

- Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills needed to effectively share and engage the sites in safety initiatives and communicate effectively with the stakeholders

- Must contribute and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Reporting Relationships

- This position will report to the President of Manufacturing

Work Environment

- Travel 20%

AUSTIN POWDER's Mission

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.

AUSTIN POWDER's Values

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.

# This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and 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. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.