Sr. Safety Specialist- Chemical Process Safet - Glen Rock - ARx LLC

Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Safety Specialist - Chemical Process Safety is responsible for managing and supporting process safety programs for ARx, LLC. This role focuses on identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks associated with hazardous chemicals, reactive processes, and high-energy systems. The position works closely with Engineering, Operations, and EHS leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and to promote safe, reliable chemical operations in a pharmaceutical environment including FDA and DEA.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Safety Management (PSM)

• Help develop and maintain OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR programs, as applicable.
• Participate in or lead Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), including HAZOPs, What-If analyses, and LOPA studies.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) reviews to ensure safety risks are identified and controlled prior to implementation.
• Maintain process safety documentation, including:
  • Process safety information
  • Operating procedures
  • Mechanical integrity records

Chemical Hazard & Risk Management

• Evaluate risks associated with flammable, toxic, corrosive, and reactive chemicals.
• Support safe storage, handling, and transfer of hazardous materials.
• Partner with engineering teams on equipment design, safeguards, and interlocks.
• Support emergency response planning related to chemical releases, fires, or explosions.
• Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs), ergonomic assessments, and exposure evaluations.
• Maintain and continuously improve site safety programs, including:
  • Hazard communication
  • PPE and respiratory protection
  • Ergonomics
  • Operator/Contractor safety
  • Industrial Hygiene
• Lead occupational exposure program for potent compounds (OEB/OEL assignment, controls, and monitoring)
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to design, verify, and improve containment and control systems including isolators, downflow booths, local exhaust, barrier technology
• Perform exposure risk assessments and routine industrial hygiene monitoring
• Maintain control banding and medical surveillance programs
• Approve safe handling and cleaning procedures for potent materials

Training & Culture

• Develop and deliver process safety and chemical hazard training for operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel.
• Promote a strong process safety culture focused on hazard awareness and risk ownership.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental teams on capital projects, process changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for process safety and chemical hazard management.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Safety Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing or processing environments.
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals, FDA, and DEA.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA PSM, chemical hazard evaluation, and risk management.
• Experience participating in or leading PHAs and MOC processes.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience with high-hazard chemical operations (flammables, corrosives, toxics, pressure systems).
• Experience supporting capital projects and startup safety reviews.
• Professional certifications such as CHMM, ASP, CSP, or CCPSC.
• Completion of relevant occupational safety training: HAZWOPER (29 CFR , OSHA 30-Hour General Industry, Adult First AID/CPR AED, etc.
• Experience with electronic EHS risk management software- PHA Pro, Gensuite, EHS Insight