Job Description

The Sr. Global Process Safety Engineer has a close connection to the sites with focus on the execution of Stepan’s initiatives to enhance Process Safety performance. This role provides technical expertise, has a holistic view of the plants capabilities and opportunities, and oversees Process Safety programs.

Process Safety Management

• Support sites with Stepan standards and procedures implementation and maintenance
• Provide feedback and training on new standards
• Participate in RAGAGEPS by external committees (API, NFPA, CCPS)
• Provide Process Safety expertise in reactive chemistry including emergency venting and safe handling of flammable liquids and combustible dusts
• Help sites implement OSHA PSM by sharing best practices, identifying regulatory gaps, and proposing solutions/tools to address them

Compliance and Auditing

• Participate in OSHA PSM, EPA RMP and internal audits
• Provide technical support in PSM/RMP closing recommendations
• Lead closure of critical findings and ensure solutions meet safety requirements

Training and Development

• Provide input to the development and review of the annual training program (PHA participant training, PHA leaders training, Sulfonation, Reactive Chemistry, etc.)
• Act as trainer and support training execution

Incident Investigation

• Lead incident investigations for Type III Process Safety Incidents or Types I and II incidents with high potential or high complexity
• Ensure timely closure of recommendations and thorough root cause analysis

Risk Assessment

• Perform quality check on PHAs led by others ensuring comprehensiveness, solid basis, and adherence to CORP-32 – Process Hazards Analysis Standard and good practices related to the execution of PHAs (Hazop and LOPA)
• Engage contractors for Quantitative Risk Assessments
• Promote the use of CORP-54 - EHS&S Risk Identification and Assessment to ensure proper communication of risks throughout the organization

Continuous Improvement

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in process safety
• Review Capital Project scopes for compliance and support their development

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience (5+ years’ experience as a Process Engineer, 5+ years’ experience leading process safety management in chemical, refinery, pharmaceutical or manufacturing industries)
• Experience managing process safety across multiple sites; International experience is a plus.
• HAZOP leadership and LOPA participation
• Electrical Classification for Hazardous Locations
• Participation in Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA)
• Reactive chemistry and definition basis of emergency venting sizing
• Flammables and Combustible Dusts Safety
• PSM Audition process minimally as an auditor
• Incident Investigation techniques
• Regulatory aspects of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP
• RAGAGEPS such as API and NFPA standards
• Trainer in Process Engineering or Process Safety matters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fire Protection Systems
• LOPA Leadership
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Facility Siting and Human Factors Assessments
• CCPS Risk Based Process Safety (elements implementation, system management)
• Certified Process Safety Professional (CPSP) or similar certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000

The salary range for this position is determined by considering a variety of factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and the location of the position.

At Stepan Company our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Discretionary Bonus

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401K with Match

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD / LTD)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Reactions – Recognition Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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