Process Safety Engineer - Emory, United States - Evonik

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RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the site in identifying, assessing and managing process hazards by:

Having detailed knowledge of relevant methods like HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), Consequence/Effects modelling, QRA (Quantitative Risk Analysis)

Initiating, leading and facilitating sessions to apply these methods when required

Being familiar with the PSM (Process Safety Management) standards and consulting the site – and other Evonik sites if required - in applying these

Regularly reviewing and improving the process safety elements on site in collaboration with the Plant Managers and the Head of ESHQ

Support the site in investigating process safety incidents by:

Having detailed knowledge of relevant tools like RCA (Root Cause Analysis), 5M, Fishbone, Human Factors Analysis, Human Error Failure Analysis

Initiating, leading and facilitating sessions to apply these tools

Provide ownership for the MOC (Management of Change) process and database by:

Being familiar with the database and administering it

Implementing the MOC & Pre Start-up Safety Review (PSSR) process by training and consulting all relevant personnel

Overseeing and improving the MOC & PSSR process

Ensuring that the MOC & PSSR procedures are followed

Consult the site in design and operation of process safety safeguards by:

Being familiar with the functionality of process control systems including latest technology

Knowing the design criteria of the systems used on site (e.g. SIS - Safety Instrumented Systems)

Understanding the site's processes main safety interlocks

Looking at the emergency shutdown systems, control systems for safety critical process parameters, backup and fail-safe design parameters, alarm and safety interlock strategies for automation systems, temperature and pressure control systems, and other process design aspects (e.g. relief, inherent safe design etc) related to preventing catastrophic failures

Ensure the fulfilment of the process safety site goal by:

Spending a significant amount of time working with other key technical support groups such as process engineers, plant engineers and technical service representatives

Ensuring that the proactive safety indicators for process safety like closure of PHA recommendations, planned maintenance of critical equipment, inspections etc.

are implemented


REQUIREMENTS
Education, Certification or relevant experience required:

Bachelor in Engineering with about 10 yrs experience working in Chemical Industry

Additional skills and abilities required for this position:

Good knowledge of chemical plant and/or process engineering as well as ESH compliance programs

Detailed knowledge about processes to identify, assess and manage risks and hazards (HAZOP, LOPA, ETA, QRA etc.)

In depth understanding of process safety safeguards (interlocks, SIS design criteria, mechanical protection, inherent safe design etc.)

High degree of interpersonal and team working skills

Good Communication skills

A good degree of technical competence to present the facts and implement the necessary steps towards ensuring process safety

Innovative thinking

Ability to be updated and understand the latest engineering design developments is a pre-requisite

Prior experience during plant Commissioning and Start-up operations would be an added advantage

List machines, tools, equipment, and others used in the performance of the duties:

Computer, including standard software, SAP and effects modelling tools (e.g. PHAST)

Unique working conditions:
Outline specific physical, environmental, or unique conditions associated with the position:

Office work

Field work in chemical plant environment

Field work includes wearing of protective clothing and equipment

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