Process Safety Engineer

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Opportunity Snapshot:

- Compensation: $150K / year, DOE

- Location: Houston, TX

- Assignment Duration: Direct Hire

- Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours

- Benefits: Comprehensive insurance, 401K, Holidays and PTO

- Local to Greater Houston area preferred

Qualifications:

- B.S in Chemical Engineering. BS Degree in chemical engineering with 3-7 years' experience in similar role

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements

- Excellent communication skills, personal rapport are required to effectively work in a team environment engaged in process safety activities

- Knowledge of State/Federal EPA and OSHA compliance requirements. Knowledge in PHA and LOPA analysis. Experience with PHAPRO preferred

- Proficient in Microsoft applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint

- Ability to work in a diverse team environment including interactions with technical staff, administrative staff, business team leaders, and contract personnel

- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to present complex topics in a concise manner. Ability to lead a project or technical team

- Ability to accept and respond to changes and challenges in a positive manner

- Demonstrated capability to analyze problems and provide accurate solutions

- Demonstrated skills in time management and managing multiple priorities

- Critical thinking skills and ability to constructively resolve conflicts

- Strong interpersonal skills, essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functions including technical staff, business team leaders, union personnel and be able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results

- Must have generic competencies of analytical thinking, communication and interpersonal understanding, initiative, team work and team leadership, and quality orientation/attention to detail

- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day. Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day

- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms one to two times per day. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces

- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion

- Raising objects up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position

- Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm

- Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Subject to vibration. Exposure to movements of the extremities or whole body. Operate/drive utility vehicle. Subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals

- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for tasks as required. FRC uniform, hard hat, safety toe work boots, safety glasses, gloves etc

Responsibilities:

- Assist and ensure compliance with site PSM programs in order to achieve the production, quality, cost, safety, and environmental goals of Client

- Help develop, improve, and implement site PSM programs

- Manage, coordinate, and implement all 14 elements of the OSHA Process Safety Management standard

- Participate in PHA/LOPA activities for existing and new processes

- Provide Process Safety Review for MOC program

- Participate in Root Cause Investigations

- Participate on teams responsible for implementing new products and processes

- Provide technical assistance to site management and staff in the field of process safety management

- Assist compliance with process design standards and practices for the site - maintain existing practices and implement improvements to stay current with industry best-practices

- Execute Process Safety Engineering Related projects

- Interact with Operations personnel to define and solve process safety/design issues

- Coordinate activities, as required with internal groups including Maintenance, Operations, Construction, Purchasing, Logistics, etc

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is passionate about providing innovative solutions for their customers, priding themselves on taking on challenges that few others will and solving problems that others can’t. They search for opportunities to provide better solutions for their customers and the greater community at large.