Process Safety Lead Process Chemical Engineer
United States of America
Full Time
4 weeks ago
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Key skills
Process SafetyProcess Hazard Analysis (PHA)HAZOPWhat-If AnalysisLayer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)SIL Level SelectionSafety Instrumented Systems (SIS) DesignDust Hazard AnalysisPSM Compliance AuditingPSM Program DevelopmentRMP Program DevelopmentProcess Safety Information DevelopmentCode Compliance ConsultingHazardous Materials StorageUseIBCIFCNFPAVentilation DesignElectrical Area ClassificationFacility Siting AnalysisPressure Relief Device (PRD) EvaluationCauseEffect DiagramsFailure ModeEffects Analysis (FMEA)Process EngineeringPHA SoftwareIndustry CodesStandardsASMEAPIGovernment RegulationsOSHA PSMEPA RMPChemical Process Engineering DeliverablesHMBsPFDsP&IDsEquipment SpecificationsProject ManagementCommunication
About this role
Process Engineering Associates, LLC (PROCESS) is actively seeking a part-time Senior Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer) to lead process safety related projects. The role involves performance of various types of process safety work for clients in a variety of industrial market segments, in addition to supporting marketing and proposal generation efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) using HAZOP/What-If, etc
- Resolving/implementing PHA recommendations
- Conducting Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA)
- SIL level selection analyses and SIS design specifications
- Facilitating Dust Hazards Analyses
- Conducting PSM compliance audits
- Complete PSM/RMP program development
- Process safety information development
- Code Compliance Consulting for Hazardous Materials Storage and Use (IBC, IFC, NFPA)
- General and Local Ventilation Design for Hazardous Materials Handling
- Develop Electrical Area Classifications and related drawings
- Conducting a Facility Siting Analysis
- PRD safe atmospheric relief evaluations
- Development of Cause/Effect diagrams and Failure Mode and Effects Analyses
- Developing and teaching process safety training courses
Requirements:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering from an accredited U.S. university
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in process engineering, process safety, and design
- Experienced in the use of various PHA software
- Understanding of industry codes and standards (NFPA, ASME, API, etc.) and government regulations (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, etc.)
- Well versed in typical chemical process engineering deliverables (HMBs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, etc.)
- Ability to effectively interact with external and internal clients to support scoping projects, developing proposals, facilitating/scribing PHA meetings, resolving issues, and successfully drive completion of projects
- Above average verbal and written communication skills
- Project management experience a plus but not required
- Advanced degree and professional registration a plus but not required