Safety Specialist Supervisor - Process Safety Management

The Basics

University degree, Master’s in Engineering or a related technical discipline
10+ years of health & safety roles experience, including at least five years participating in or leading process safety, ideally within Steel, Oil & Gas, Mining, or Chemical industries
Advanced knowledge of PSM standards and industrial risk management
Advanced knowledge of ISO 45001 and PSM related frameworks
Proven leadership, coaching, delegation, and team development skills with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing Process Safety teams
Demonstrated experience in Occupational Health programs, exposure control, health risk assessments, and safety management systems
Expertise in Occupational Health and general OHS disciplines
Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-functionally with various groups
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency in MS Office products

Preferred Qualification

ISO 45001 Auditor certification
Knowledge of Process Safety Management
Additional training or certification in occupational hygiene, industrial safety, or health risk management
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ERP systems (mainly SAP)

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and implement improvement initiatives
• Show integrity, impartiality, and commitment to ethical leadership
• Show proven leadership, coaching, delegation, and team development skills with the ability to motivate and manage high-performing Process Safety teams
• Show aptitude for mentorship toward teammates and colleagues
• Show demonstrated ability to effectively make decisions using analytical and problem-solving skills
• Show practical, hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail
• Show demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, build partnerships, and seek “win-win” solutions to meet business objectives
• Show ability to build and maintain high level of trust with stakeholders
• Show ability to translate technical information effectively to both a technical and non-technical audience

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead and manage the planning, oversight, and delivery of risk-based PSM audits across an assigned region in collaboration with the Head of Process Safety Assurance, defining audit scope, criteria (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CCPS Risk-Based Process Safety, Global Assurance methodology), risk priorities, and resource allocation to ensure high-quality and timely assurance outcomes.
• Oversee continuous process safety risk assessment activities by evaluating facility hazard profiles, loss-of-containment events, process safety incidents, barrier performance indicators, and emerging regulatory or industry developments to inform updates to the PSM audit plan and assurance priorities.
• Direct the evaluation of process safety governance frameworks, management systems, and critical risk controls across the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defense, including elements such as process hazard analysis (PHA), management of change (“MOC”), mechanical integrity, operating procedures, and contractor management.
• Champion data-driven assurance approaches by guiding the use of analytics and digital tools to assess process safety leading and lagging indicators, incident investigations, corrective actions, and barrier performance data to identify systemic risks and opportunities to strengthen process safety controls.
• Review and approve audit findings and reports, ensuring issues are clearly articulated with root cause analysis, major hazard risk implications, and practical recommendations to strengthen process safety barriers and prevent catastrophic events.
• Engage with senior site leadership, process safety engineers, operations teams, and 2nd Line functions to communicate assurance insights, discuss significant major hazard risks, and drive alignment on sustainable remediation strategies while maintaining auditor independence.
• Oversee monitoring and validation of corrective action plans, ensuring remediation activities effectively address underlying process safety risks and escalating overdue or ineffective actions through appropriate governance and reporting channels.
• Lead the continuous enhancement of process safety assurance methodologies, tools, and guidance, promoting consistent evaluation of PSM programs and strengthening the effectiveness of the Global Assurance program.
• Lead, coach, and develop process safety or assurance team members, providing technical guidance on PSM systems, audit methodologies, and risk evaluation while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide advanced process safety subject matter expertise (e.g., process hazard analysis, management of change, mechanical integrity, safety-critical systems, and barrier management) and collaborate with Internal Audit teams and external specialists to strengthen assurance practices and share industry best practices across the organization.

BENEFITS

• Health & Wellness - High-deductible health insurance plan with HSA or traditional PPO plan with FSA option, excellent dental and vision coverage, EAP
• Financial Protection - Life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, AD&D insurance, 401k with employer match
• Compensation - Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses, relocation package
• Workplace Flexibility - Paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental leave, hybrid work opportunities, flexible work hours, alternative schedules
• Career & Personal Development - Tuition reimbursement program, in-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies
• Culture - Core values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability, emphasis on collaboration, recognition of individual contributions
• Way of Life - On-site convenience mini markets, strong community involvement