Process Safety Manager

About the role

Kuraray America, Inc. is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. We are seeking a Process Safety Manager to develop, implement, and continuously improve our Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP) systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sustain a strong process safety culture throughout the organization
• Provide leadership commitment and accountability for process safety performance
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations for process safety programs
• Communicate the need for adequate resources, training, and management systems to support process safety objectives
• Develop, implement, and maintain Corporate Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) elements
• Audit compliance with applicable regulations, industry codes, standards, and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP)
• Manage regulatory reporting requirements and maintain documentation supporting compliance efforts
• Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) risk assessments, and hazard identification activities
• Prioritize corrective actions based on risk severity and business impact
• Support Facility Siting Studies and Safer Technology and Alternatives Analysis (STAA) initiatives
• Apply hierarchy of controls principles to reduce process safety risks
• Maintain and review Corporate Standards related to Process Safety Information (PSI) and Engineering Standards
• Ensure Corporate Engineering Standards comply with applicable API, ASME, and other consensus standards (RAGAGEP)
• Support site Mechanical Integrity (MI) and equipment reliability programs for process equipment risk reduction and utilization
• Develop, review, and maintain Corporate PSM Standards on site Operating Procedures (OP), operating practices, and safe work practices related to process safety
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses, as needed
• Audit Corporate and site corrective action processes and verify implementation effectiveness
• Develop and coordinate Corporate process safety audits and compliance assessments
• Develop process safety performance indicators and metrics
• Monitor program effectiveness through performance assurance activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audits, investigations, and operational performance data

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, safety, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience within chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemicals, or related process industries
• Minimum of 7 years of direct Process Safety Management experience supporting OSHA PSM and EPA RMP regulated facilities
• Minimum of three years leading or facilitating PHAs (HAZOP, What-If, FMEA, LOPA)
• Experience developing and implementing corporate standards, policies, and management systems across multiple locations
• Experience implementing or managing OSHA PSM and/or EPA RMP programs
• Strong knowledge of process safety principles, hazard analysis methodologies, and risk management practices
• Understanding of industry standards including RAGAGEP, API, ASME, NFPA and related engineering codes
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and management of change activities

Skills

• Customer Focus
• Business Insight
• Cultivates Innovation
• Action Oriented
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Values Difference
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Instills Trust
• Situational Adaptability

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive
• Robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements
• Generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan