Process Safety & Machine Safety Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Site PSM Committee Leader, owning program structure, cadence, integration across elements, and accountability
• Coordinate the proper documentation of Process Safety Information
• Lead and coordinate the Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) program, including facilitation of PHAs and Dust Hazard Analyses (DHAs)
• Own and drive strong execution of Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) processes
• Ensure PHA, MOC, and PSSR recommendations are clearly tracked, technically sound, and closed in a timely manner
• Maintain the site PSM documentation system, including records, actions, metrics, and meeting minutes
• Ensure PSM programs and documentation align with Qnity standards and applicable regulatory requirements, while remaining flexible and fit-for-purpose
• Ensure processes are appropriately classified (e.g., high-hazard vs. low-hazard operations) and support accurate facility siting documentation
• Conduct routine program and field audits with strong site visibility and engagement
• Track, analyze, and report site-level PSM performance metrics and leading indicators
• Participate in the Qnity PS&RM network, sharing learnings, risks, and best practices
• Serve as the site owner for the Machine Safety program
• Strategically own machine safety requirements while partnering heavily with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance for execution
• Ensure machine safety systems align with applicable regulations, standards, and internal expectations
• Lead or coordinate machine risk assessments and verify effective corrective actions
• Provide technical input into safeguarding design, risk reduction strategies, and safe machine modifications
• Support investigations, learning reviews, and corrective actions related to machine safety events and near misses

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety, Health, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong technical expertise in core PSM elements, including PHA, MOC, and PSSR
• Demonstrated experience facilitating PHAs, DHAs, and site-wide or unit-level facility siting reviews
• Strong working knowledge of Process Safety regulatory requirements and management systems
• Qualified or willing to become qualified as a Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) practitioner
• PSM auditing experience
• Proven ability to manage complex, time-sensitive, technically rigorous programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface across disciplines and organizational levels

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in chemical processing or refinery environments
• Demonstrated technical capability and ownership mindset in Machine Safety programs (risk assessments, safeguarding, compliance)