EHS Process Engineer

Company: Tate & Lyle
Location: Decatur
Posted on: November 17, 2021

Job Description:

Main AccountabilitiesEmbed a PSM culture in our EHSQS Management System at the facilities and develop local knowledgeProvide regulatory interpretation and technical support on process safety matters and site projectsCoordinate:Compliance efforts in line with COMAH/OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) rulesEfforts around Dust Hazards (Analysis, risk reduction, training)Collection and maintenance of Process Safety Information (PSI) with plant personnelPHA revalidation scheduling and employee participation with plant personnelProcess safety training needsReview of contractor PSM qualificationsReview and follow-up of Mechanical Integrity inspection reportsA sustainable approach to PSM self-audits and inspectionsSite's record keeping process for tracking and closing PHA and audit action itemsIntroduce Process Safety Performance indicators into the facilitiesDetermine appropriate process hazard analysis methodology based on scope of work and proposed Management of Change (MOC)Oversight of Process Safety Critical Asset Integrity/Mechanical Integrity program at the facility.Development of Major Accident Response Plans/Emergency Response Plans and TeamsImplement a sustainable uniform format for developing and updating Operating ProceduresEstablish a culture of program ownership through employee participation by coaching and mentoring employees on their roles and responsibilities within process safety managementProvide oversight to MOC by maintaining and auditing MOC and Pre-Start Up Safety Review (PSSR) records and proceduresChampion facility siting process to embed requirements into an effective management systemParticipate in process safety incident investigationsAnalyze process safety incidents and trends and develop strategic goals for implementationTate & Lyle has no higher priority than to protect our people, the environment, and our business. It is one of our core values and influences every business decision we make. Tate & Lyle made a lot of progress when it comes to Environmental, Health and Safety (EHSQS) performance. A recent safety and cultural assessment comparing Tate & Lyle with the Oil & Gas Industry revealed opportunities to further enhance our Environmental, Health and Safety (EHSQS) processes and culture towards how we look at process safety, occupational safety and environmental aspects of our operations.Tate & Lyle will embark on a Journey to EHSQS Excellence (J2EE); a strategy developed for the next 3 - 5 years to further improve our EHSQS culture. The Process Safety Engineer will primarily drive and support process safety management initiatives at the Decatur facility, in line with the global Journey to EHSQS Excellence and the COMAH/OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP). Together with the operations, engineering and maintenance teams the Safety Engineer will improve overall safety performance of the Decatur facility. This individual will work on projects of varying scope that will encompass multiple aspects of safety (Hazard identification, Hazops, Dust Hazard, Bow Tie Analysis, Scenario Based Auditing, and Incident Investigation).Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our businessEach team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health and Safety are the overriding values in all activities. Every team member is accountable for working safely and complying with all EHSQS policies, procedures and regulations relevant to their work and is expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSPs) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury or loss of life.Level 1-Strategic Role -Drive EHSQS Excellence Culture and Improvements for the Decatur PlantDevelop/Design EHSQS Policies and Procedures and Best PracticesSet EHSQS Goals and Objectives for the Decatur PlantAs a member of the Management Team incumbent shares overall responsibility for:Preparing and implementing EHSQS Management Systems (J2EE)Reviewing EHSQS performance to ensure company objectives and expectations are metInvolving all employees in the relevant EHSQS plans for activities and servicesAssessing the existence and effectiveness of EHSQS plans through appropriate audits and reviewsEffectively reviewing and tracking corrective actions for all incidents, defects, hazards, inadequacies of procedures and suggested improvements that are escalatedImplementing leadership requirements specified in the EHSQS Management StandardsThe Safety Engineer will report to the Area Manager of the area they are in with dotted line report to the site technical managers.COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE,COMPETENCIESSafetyRespectIntegrityAccountabilityAchievementTeamworkSpeedCreativityQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree preferred (prefer Chemical or Mechanical Engineering)EXPERIENCE2-5 years related experience in Process Safety in a chemical/food manufacturing environmentSKILLS / KNOWLEDGEProven written and verbal communication skills in with the ability to effectively interact with site management and field operations personnelStrong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skillsExcellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, team building and influencing skillsAbility to research, analyze, interpret and implement EHSQS/PSM regulations, standards, and best practicesDeep understanding of PSM, OSHA, NFPA, ASME, API standards and codesExperience in EHSQS management systems and auditingExperience in root cause investigation techniquesQualified PHA facilitatorKnowledge of REGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice)California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"-- -) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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