Senior Manager, Global Process Safety

Compliance and Regulations:

• Identify and work with EU Seveso Tier I & II facilities in developing Major Accident Prevention Policies (MAPP), compliant to applicable country regulations, e.g., UK COMAH, NL MARD.

• Identify and work with US facilities operating OSHA PSM covered processes in assessing process safety programs and developing plans to address findings.

• Identify and work with US facilities that have HHC's above EPA RMP threshold quantities in assessing programs & validating proper registration. Develop plans to address findings.

• Identify and work with China facilities subject to AQ/T 3034-2022 regulation, assessing programs & validating proper registration. Develop plans to address findings.

• Work with non-regulated facilities/operations in assessing process safety programs for compliance against corporate standards and developing plans to address findings.

• Develop and manage corporate Process Safety compliance audit program that meets both local regulations and/or internal requirements.

Incident Investigation and Reporting:

• Facilitate incident investigations for process safety events, root cause analysis, and categorizing incidents in accordance with API RP 754.

• Ensure adequate corrective actions and preventive measures are identified and implemented in liaison with local stakeholders to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.

Safety Training and Culture:

• Develop and deliver process safety training programs for key stakeholders and operational plant personnel through the formation of a Process Safety Centers of Excellence (COE) committee.

• Standardize employee participation in PHA's, PSSR's, MOC, incident investigation, emergency response training, and determining training requirements.

• Work with key stakeholders on establishing contractor management system(s) & training requirements.

Emergency Response Planning:

• Establish standards for developing and maintaining emergency response plans in liaison with local stakeholders for process safety incidents. Monitor the effectiveness of emergency preparedness drills and exercises,

What do we look for:

Education & Experience:

• Masters or Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 10 years' experience in operations and 3 years managing process safety responsibilities, preferably in chemical manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of process safety regulations and standards

• Proficient in conducting risk assessments and using (advanced) safety software tools. Completed PHA Leader training (certification preferred)

• Knowledge of RAGAGEP: NFPA, ASME, API, ANSI, IEC, DIN

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Statistical analysis: preferred Six Sigma certification, Greenbelt or better.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical and regulatory expertise in relevant environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements,
• Excellent writing skills and experiencing in developing corporate policy & procedures,
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, specifically manipulating data in meaningful and valuable ways,
• General awareness about management systems, preferably RC 14001
• Emergency response training/certification, 24 HAZMAT certification a plus,
• Incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action management,
• Knowledge of DevonWay or other similar incident management system (IMS),
• Highly organized, self-motivated,
• Excellent and professional communication skills

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran's status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.