Process Safety Engineer - Boulder, United States - CORDEN PHARMA BOULDER INC
Description
Job DescriptionJob Description
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
CordenPharma
is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 2,600 employees across the world.
Our network in Europe and the U.S.
offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms:
Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules.
We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.
SUMMARY A process safety engineer provides process safety engineering technical expertise to ensure Corden facilities are operated in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees and the public, protects the environment, and provides regulatory compliance.
Collectively, the position will encompass process safety through all phases of the process - design, installation, operation, decommissioning, maintenance, and training- including manufacturing, processing, handling, and storing of hazardous chemicals.
Priority will be placed on creating, executing, and maintaining systems that provide the foundation for the proactive identification, evaluation, andmitigation/prevention
of chemical releases that could occur as a result of failures in processes, procedures, or equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Lead and coordinate all aspects of Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance standards
Define and prioritize site programs to meet the needs of regulatory compliance, risk analysis recommendations, and audit findings. Work with site resources to integrate these efforts into the manufacturing and development organizations
Provide functional oversight and guidance for PSM elements under the ownership of other departments
Develop and deliver PSM-required employee training. Establish means and methods for sharing relevant safety knowledge and lessons learned from industry experience. Develop the necessary process safety expertise, judgment, and initiative within the Corden workforce to continually strengthen the process safety program
Implement, maintain, and continuously improve process safety policies, procedures, and systems. Ensure that the established PSM program also meets the business needs of Corden. Establish relationships with other process safety resources within and outside of Corden to gain additional knowledge of industry practices and to provide guidance and knowledge in return
Provide process safety technical and regulatory expertise to all Corden employees
Establish, maintain, and enhance systems for managing change so that the safety and risk controls originally designed into the facility is maintained or enhanced
Develop systems for identifying, evaluating, and
mitigating/preventing
hazards to human life, the environment, and/or the business
Establish a program to periodically assess all aspects of the PSM program to ensure it meets site and regulatory requirements.
Develop a system for addressing any identified deficienciesLead risk assessment and incident investigation teams and follow implementation of recommendations
Identify and coordinate needed physical testing of new raw materials, isolated and non-isolated intermediates, and final products for hazards data.
Develop systems for safely handling and using hazardous materials in conjunction with process resourcesAssist with managing the safe work permit program, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and hot work.
Provide guidance for the maintenance of fire protection systems
LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES Provides guidance and leadership where appropriate. Participates in the expense budget process by developing, tracking, and reporting data related to teams and projects.
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of his or her activities in the workplace.
Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from 4-year college or university is required. Two years' experience in Chemical Plant Process
Engineering/support
functions is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in a Batch Process Manufacturing environment including Process Safety responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is that of a typical manufacturing plant, and the employee is exposed to typical environments encountered in a chemical manufacturing facility.
Demonstrated ability to develop a range of engineering options for compliance that will allow the company to develop a PSM program that addresses site specific needs
Process Hazard Analysis leader training and demonstrated ability to effectively lead process hazard analysis teams
Experience with process engineering support for chemical manufacturing processes
Strong working knowledge with OSHA's standard and regulatory letters of interpretations, in addition to other sound engineering practices consistent with recognized codes and standards.
Ability to read, understand, and explain regulatory documents and propose, defend, and implement cost-effective solutionsDemonstrated technical competence and ability to learn new processes, technical subject matter; and ability to apply broad technical knowledge to solve specific problems
Demonstrated hands on approach:
emphasizing cost effectiveness and high-quality standards
Results oriented:
ready and willing to accept and fulfill challenging problem-solving responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to manage several complicated projects concurrently
Demonstrated understanding to explain/articulate the PSM requirements to others within the company who need to understand PSM issues
Demonstrated skills in problem solving, negotiations, initiative, and strong written and verbal communications with employees at all levels of the organization.
The ability to resolve complex problems with competing priorities, and influence others to adopt the solutions in a collaborative mannerAbility to successfully lead project teams to develop and achieve clearly defined goals
Advises management regarding opportunities and advances in PSM
Utilizes innovative and constructive thinking to define problems and develop a course of action
Applies sound, broad-based technical principles to complex, non-routine assignments
Makes significant impact on manufacturing site as demonstrated by cost reduction, increased safety, and innovation
Seeks out opportunities to learn manufacturing needs and methods that facilitate process improvements
SALARY Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
BENEFITS
401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid
Maternity/Paternity
Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance
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