PSM Manager

About the role

The role leads Process Safety and Process Risk Management across OxyChem manufacturing sites, ensuring regulatory compliance, safe project execution, and effective risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute OxyChem’s PSM, RMP, and Responsible Care programs
• Manage comprehensive Process Risk capital project reviews from conceptual design through equipment commissioning
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safe project execution, and effective risk mitigation across plant operations and capital projects
• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and communities
• Establish, develop, and implement PSM programs for OxyChem Manufacturing Sites
• Work as a technical expert in process risk, hazard analysis, and mechanical integrity
• Conduct Process Risk training and lead in-depth Process Risk studies and assessments
• Assist with Process Risk related audits and validate that audit action items are addressed
• Oversee facility investigations of critical process related equipment, fire, explosion, and process safety related incidents
• Support the development of responsible laws, regulations, and standards to safeguard the community, workplace, and environment
• Manage databases and participate in external organizations related to process safety
• Support other functional personnel within the HES&S Department and contribute to the annual department budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline
• 10 years of plant process, maintenance, or project engineering work
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA, RMP, Responsible Care, and other industry standards relating to process safety management
• Organized, analytical, and outcome-focused, comfortable managing complex projects
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills, able to work with both executives and technical teams
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, stoop, wear personal protective equipment including a respirator, respond to visual and audible alarms

Preferred Requirements

• Specialized training in National Consensus Standards and experience in fire protection, loss prevention, risk analysis, process safety systems, and critical process related equipment
• Experience in hazard analysis (Hazop, Hazid, LOPA), consequence modeling, and risk analysis